# Social Media Engagements This StumbleUpon Proposal was Cute and Exceptionally Clever By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stumbleupon-proposal References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/09/08/stumbleupon-marriage-proposal/) & [stumbleupon](http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/3xYISS/marquitawillyoumarryme.tumblr.com/) The Internet has put new possibilities and pressures on prospective husbands as to how they may choose to pop the question, and this StumbleUpon proposal is a charming example of how technology has been put to clever use. When Tyrel Hartman wished to make an offer to girlfriend Marquita Arguello, he employed two online interfaces and married them together with perfect execution. He began by creating a [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) blog entitled Marquita Will You Marry Me and posting a [series of photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylife) with short messages on cue cards. Next he enlisted the help of StumbleUpon's support team which set up the woman's account to feature his website. The entire StumbleUpon proposal was caught with a webcam and a camcorder and was afterwards posted within the blog as a [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-planning-app) video. Photo Credit: [We Heart It](http://weheartit.com/entry/4143799) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Technology-enabled Proposals:** The use of online platforms and technology to create unique and personalized marriage proposals. - **Social Media Integration:** The incorporation of social media platforms into romantic gestures and proposals. - **Online Collaboration:** Using multiple online platforms to collaborate and execute creative ideas for proposals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can offer features and support to help users create innovative and personalized marriage proposals. - **Online Video Sharing:** Online video sharing platforms provide a convenient way for couples to document and share their unique proposal experiences. - **Web Development and Design Services:** Web developers and designers can help create custom websites and online experiences for couples looking to propose in a unique and tech-savvy way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-marketing.md) - [Yacht Proposal Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-away-with-me.md) - [Proposal Ring Box Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-box-set.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Digital Wedding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovebird.md) - [Onion Ring Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-ring-proposal.md) - [Romantic Dating App Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-success-stories.md) - [Digital Relationship Scrapbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-by-notes.md) - [Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovecation-moments.md)