Senior Lily Curtis happily poses with her boyfriend after his extravagant HOCO proposal.
Jazzy and I have been brawling for days and days. Ever since Ms. Barclay ’94 confessed that she believes Homecoming proposals between people who are dating are stupid, we have been unable to have a conversation without screaming at each other and going into complete rage. We decided the only way to settle this argument was by writing an article.
I (Lily) feel that I deserve a Homecoming proposal from my boyfriend. If I am putting effort and sacrifices into the relationship, then he can put in the one hour it takes to make a poster. It’s really not that difficult. If they are really struggling, they can ask their mom, sister, or a friend to help make the poster. It doesn’t need to be some extravagant gesture (although that would be nice), but it’s just the thought and effort of a simple ask and flowers that count.
I used to think my friends were being overdramatic when they got mad at their significant others for not asking them until I was in their place. Now that I have a boyfriend, it’s a good thing (for his sake) that he asked me to HOCO with an adorable proposal because if he had not, he would have witnessed a fiery wrath of madness.
Overall, if you and your homecoming date are dating, they must ask you with at least flowers. If they are not asking you, I give you permission to scream at them.
I (Jazzy) agree with Ms. Barclay; if two people are already together as a couple, then there is no need to ask them to be your date to a dance. Not only does asking with a poster cause stress, but it also can be expensive depending on how someone asks you. I have seen some extravagant proposals with gifts from Lululemon, Nike, and expensive jewelry brands. The expenses of the dance are already pretty damaging to one’s wallet, so there is no need to add to the increasing debt.
Junior Sabrina Martin also agrees with my opinion, explaining, “If I had a boyfriend I wouldn’t make him ask me; I would just assume we’re already going together. He should definitely be paying for my ticket, though.” I couldn’t agree more with Sabrina.
Warning! Hypocritical opinion below. Proceed with caution.
Now let me (Jazzy) be crystal clear: if I were to have a boyfriend, he better ask me with some extravagant proposal. I do think it is very unnecessary, but I will be expecting a nice poster with my favorite flowers and some sort of gift for being someone’s date.
Although Jazzy and I are still brawling, we have been able to come to some sort of an agreement. Hopefully, this controversial take doesn’t cause too much stress in your life.
