Aug 6 2008Man Proposes Using Google Earth Street View
Google recently set up some new Street Views near the Googleplex company headquarters in California. And Google employee Michael Weiss-Malik used the opportunity to re-propose to his girlfriend. That's why his sign says "Proposal 2.0" -- he had already given a traditional proposal and the woman said yes.
My original proposal was quiet and low-key. It was just some simple heart-felt words exchanged during a quiet night at home. And while Proposal 1.0 had plenty of sentiment, it was lacking in pizazz. So I did what any Silicon Valley geek would do: I decided to upgrade to "Proposal 2.0," a new improved online version. I proposed to Leslie from inside a Google Street View panorama.
Wow, Michael, that's probably the most romantic story I've ever heard. Well, minus the one about the guy that proposed with a handgun. I do like this whole Proposal 2.0 business though. I've even been inspired to do make one to my fiancée. Baby, if you're reading this:
Proposal 2.0 -- This effectively voids proposal 1.0
Woot, freedom!
Marriage Proposal in Street View! [gearthblog]
Thanks to "because nothing says true love like not even being physically present for your proposal" Craig.
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Reader Comments
1. Twinkle - August 6, 2008 11:53 AM
First!!! hahahaa anyways... there are plenty nicer proposal ideas. i liked the other one better, the one with the idea of hacking his gf's game.
2. nikeforces - August 6, 2008 11:56 AM
Wow. I'm surprised i didnt see any anti bush, mcain, obama, signs there
3. nikeforces - August 6, 2008 12:00 PM
lol wtf did u guys see the guy in the link suit. but it'd be funnier is she said no
4. KennyRogers - August 6, 2008 12:01 PM
If I were to propose to a lady I would only do it after she sucked my white fuzzy ball hairs. In the privacy of the gas station bathroom. That way I could renig w/ there being no proof for blackmail.
5. Peter - August 6, 2008 12:08 PM
If you go left once you'll find a guy in a link costume...
6. Peter - August 6, 2008 12:12 PM
sorry If you go west.
7. . - August 6, 2008 12:16 PM
there was a hellavollta people there
8. SmokingGirl - August 6, 2008 12:39 PM
You gotta know when to hold 'em, Kenny.
9. OMgirl - August 6, 2008 12:48 PM
and where is the prewife guy??
he should use this post and tell us how he propose or something....
i mean, this is his perfect post!
10. Luminous - August 6, 2008 1:40 PM
The part I love best about this is how if you go East or West until you get to the ends of the block, you can see lots more people standing further down and yet when you advance down the street they magically disappear. Either they haven't updated the rest of the street yet, or loads of people stood out there with their signs/costumes/dorky poses for nothing. Way to go Google!
11. prewife - August 6, 2008 4:12 PM
Hmmmm... I wish i worked at google. It would have made my engagement go soooo much more smoothly.... Still that is pretty cool that a bazillion dollar company would let an employee "advertise" his proposal!
http://prewife.com
12. gypsy - August 7, 2008 9:45 AM
he even has a website about this? either he's very in love or he's creepy and obsessed.
13. charlote - August 20, 2008 8:14 PM
hi
hows it going
well good site but how do i get to street few????
14. DREWDF - September 30, 2008 5:20 AM
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