In a rather audacious move, a man named Jason Smith has taken to crowdfunding in an attempt to gather $15,000 for an engagement ring for his soon-to-be fiancée. Yes, you read that correctly—he is asking strangers to finance a lavish piece of jewelry for someone they don’t know. Unsurprisingly, the response has been overwhelmingly negative.
Jason appears to hold the belief that “teamwork makes our dreams work,” as stated on his GoFundMe page. This sentiment rings a bit hollow, especially since it echoes the kind of pleas one might hear from a child seeking help with something trivial. He goes on to suggest that this campaign will highlight the distinction between the love we share and the love we receive from others. Frankly, it’s difficult to grasp how soliciting funds for a pricey ring equates to measuring love.
He also claims, “Call me crazy, but love is free, not engagement rings and weddings.” While that is indeed true, here’s a thought: if you can’t afford the ring, perhaps it’s best to hold off on purchasing one. Generally, people save up before making significant purchases, or they might resort to traditional financing methods, like credit cards.
Jason isn’t the first to launch a crowdfunding campaign that leaves people scratching their heads. A man previously raised funds on Kickstarter to make potato salad with a simple pitch: “Basically I’m just making potato salad.” Surprisingly, he ended up collecting over $55,000 and donated it to help combat homelessness in Ohio. Then there’s the initiative for a dating site based solely on favorite Nicolas Cage films, which, admittedly, I can get behind (Valley Girl, anyone?).
In an unexpected twist, Jason did manage to propose with the ring in question last week, and his fiancée said “Yes” but kindly asked him to stop acting like a fool. As his GoFundMe page only garnered a meager $609, it remains unclear how he covered the remaining cost. Nonetheless, congratulations are in order for the couple.
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In summary, Jason Smith’s attempt to crowdsource $15,000 for an engagement ring has met with widespread disapproval. Despite his unconventional approach, he did propose, albeit without the substantial financial backing he sought.