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by Michael Gray 
Dec 25th 2008 at 6:00PM
It's Christmas morning. Winter's Veil sprinkles snow over the idyllic mountains near Ironforge while gnomes frolic across the battlegrounds. Everyone is working to get With A Little Helper from my Friends. Most of us have the good sense to sleep in late. Some of us, however, have big plans.
With the aid of a homemade Christmas card, featuring my own gnomified dwarf Warrior and a Tuskarr fishermen, I popped The Question to my dearly beloved Draenei Priest (and sometimes Nelf Druid). She said yes, which was precisely the result I was hoping to get. Here's how it went down.
Sitting by the tree, I asked her to wear a blindfold for a moment. Working quickly, inspired by a Tuskarr quest, I sprinkled Swedish Fish down the hallway. Then, I removed the blinder, handing her the home-made Christmas card. On the front was a screenshot (above) of my dwarf completing the quest The Way to His Heart... and on the inside it said "Follow your heart ... and the fish." She followed the trail of gummy fish to where I'd hung a necklace strung with the proxy ring. (Since this is the second time at bat for both of us, she wanted to help pick out the ring.) And voila, I had the best Christmas ever.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, How-tos, Fan stuff, Humor
Reader Comments (Page 3 of 5)
Jacob Parsons Dec 25th 2008 9:55PM
May the next stage of the honor grind go as well as that part!
marty.hartwick Dec 25th 2008 10:08PM
Congrats to you sir, but for the love all things holy, please don't do a WoW wedding...
You really don't your wedding photos to let your friends know you were one on "those" couples...
astroglide Dec 25th 2008 9:49PM
btw im 27 and have been around enough to know it's not worth it. I mean the same vagina for the rest of your life. Ill pass, but if thats what u want then fine. Make sure u get a prenup though with so many fail marriages going around just to be safe. GL again
Alex Dec 26th 2008 12:37AM
You are an asshole.
That's all I had to say, bye now.
Keyra Dec 26th 2008 8:52AM
I thought I'd edit your comment to bring it more in line with the truth, Vibrator-Lubricant-Boy-Formerly-Known-As-"Bumbleboo":
"btw im 27 [going on 12] and have [thought with only my penis] enough to know [I'm a callous prick, as evidenced by saying] I mean the same vagina for the rest of your life."
Put down the Hustler, find yourself a date that doesn't deflate and quit being such an immature asshole.
Narlic Dec 25th 2008 10:22PM
Congratulations to you! I had the exact opposite. Today I asked her to stay, and she held out and said "no." We'll be formally separated in mid January when she moves out.
My advice to you is this: the moment she starts to say things like, "I need to learn more about myself" or "figuring out who I am" and going to a therapist, it's just a matter of time. Save yourself the trouble, and leave HER when this begins.
Narlic Dec 25th 2008 10:23PM
also: if she starts asking how you feel about an "open marriage" and starts coming home late and immediately hopping in the shower.
Keyra Dec 26th 2008 8:54AM
Bitter? Party of one? Your table's ready.
Narlic Dec 26th 2008 12:51PM
@Keyra: Damn straight
Chris Anthony Dec 25th 2008 10:25PM
Congratulations!
Mj Dec 25th 2008 10:34PM
Gratz to you both - how exciting and romantic!!
Mattarias Dec 25th 2008 10:36PM
:D Oh, man. That's great. Best wishes, friend.
Zuldim Dec 25th 2008 11:16PM
Grats man!
Shardrell Dec 25th 2008 11:29PM
Awww, that was a very sweet proposal! Congratulations to you both!
All you marriage nay-sayers should just take it elsewhere. Just because marriage isn't for you or didn't work out for you doesn't mean you get to rain on the parade of somebody who just got engaged. My husband and I met in an on-line game, have been married for five years now, and have been happily WoWing together since launch. It's wonderful to share a loving relationship with someone who also shares your interests, whatever they are!
Ormal Dec 25th 2008 11:37PM
Nerds!
Congratulations though! I wish you the best!
stages Dec 26th 2008 12:15AM
That has got to be the dorkiest, sweetest thing I've ever heard.
And playing WoW together does count as "couple time."
My husband and I play together as quality time.
Rubin Dec 26th 2008 12:28AM
Congrats
Badger Dec 26th 2008 12:51AM
I would like to say: "Congratulations!"
However ... and I apologize if this sounds particularly callous, but ...
From reading this utterly confusing post, I can't tell if a marriage proposal actually happened or if this is some sort of bizarre humorous narrative. Half of this story is told with no context. What "tree" is this where you met? What "quest" is this that inspired you? (You referred to several.)
Finally: Why are you referring to your girlfriend / fiancée (?) by her race / class rather than just calling her "your love" or something?
I dunno, I guess I'm just confused by the fact that the entire thing is told as though it were some sort of inside joke. If this isn't some sort of elaborate joke, then I congratulate you - and I'm really proud of you for finding an undoubtedly amazing woman who shares your unique interests.
onetrueping Dec 26th 2008 3:06AM
Oy.
Tree = Christmas Tree.
Quest = luring the bull sealions to the females to get them to mate, Howling Fjord.
Reason for referring to race/class = anonymity, probably.
Really, it's not that hard.
Badger Dec 26th 2008 9:39AM
"Tree = Christmas Tree."
This must have been a catastrophic brain fart on my part, because I totally did not process that. Thanks for clarifying.
"Quest = luring the bull sealions to the females to get them to mate, Howling Fjord."
I haven't even been to Nagrand, let alone Northrend, so my confusion over this stands. I appreciate your effort to clarify, though.
"Reason for referring to race/class = anonymity, probably."
I figured as much. I'm used to reading something as purposefully vague as the description provided above and immediately taking it as a sign that I'm walking into a practical joke, though, so you'll have to forgive me; personal experience has left me a bit jaded.
"Really, it's not that hard."
Nor is it difficult to just drop the sarcasm and contribute patiently. My bad. It was 1 a.m. when I was posting and I was already half asleep.