# Social Media Proposals Curt Buthman's Used Vine to Propose By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-06-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-proposals References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/this-guy-proposed-to-his-girlfriend-with-vine-510394297) & [curtbuthman.sharedby.co](http://curtbuthman.sharedby.co/share/opFrXY) With so many people [starting relationships online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumbles-holiday-campaign), it is no surprise that [social media proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engagement-moment) are catching on as well. Curt Buthman and Marsha Collier met on [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closeup-city-hall), and Curt recently proposed to his girlfriend with a six-second Vine. On May 28th, 2013, Curt tweeted his proposal video along with the hashtags: “WillYouMarryMe” and “custserv.” Although the second hashtag may seem unrelated and confusing, the tag was being monitored by Marsha during a live Twitter chat; of course, Marsha tweeted back a resounding “yes” in response. Although this kind of proposal is not for everyone, the couple has a good attitude about it, and jokes that as a couple they only communicate in only 140 characters anyway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Proposals:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new ways of incorporating social media platforms into proposals and engagement rituals. - **Online Relationship Starters:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create platforms or tools that specifically cater to individuals seeking romantic relationships online. - **Micro-video Proposals:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop platforms that enable users to create and share short video proposals, providing a unique and memorable way to pop the question. ### Where This Applies - **Social Media:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Offer services or features that enhance relationship-building and proposal experiences on social media platforms. - **Online Dating:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Innovate the online dating industry by creating tools specifically designed for individuals who prefer online relationship starters. - **Video Sharing Platforms:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop or improve platforms that specialize in short-form video content, catering to users who want to create and share creative proposal videos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Onion Ring Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-ring-proposal.md) - [Inclusive NFT Marriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closeup-city-hall.md) - [Yacht Proposal Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-away-with-me.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-candle.md) - [Dating App Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-wedding-collection.md) - [Real-Time Video Matching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-me-maybe.md) - [Social Media Dating Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likelike.md)