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One of the many problems with marriage is that you have to ask the lady in question first. Take it from us -- if you just arrange everything and then hope she turns up, you'll be wasting a lot of money on cake.

So if you're going to have to ask somebody that terrifying question, you may as well think of an original way to do it, a la video game enthusiast Brad Smith.

Using a program called Lunar Magic, he redesigned a level on Super Mario World to spell out "Lisa ... will you marry me?" in coins. After coaxing his unsuspecting girlfriend into playing a bit of Mario, this geeky Lothario waited nervously before getting down on one knee and revealing a ring.

Luckily she said yes. Which is nice. And she plays Mario. Which is better. Good work, Brad. Keep reading to see the video of the young Romeo in action.



OK, maybe Brad's way isn't you. So here are some of the best odd-proposal videos the Internet has offer.

The "Make Her Think She's Being Arrested Proposal"


The Cringe-tastic Disney Proposal


Computer Game Proposal 2: The Long-Winded Way


Tired of seeing girls say yes? Thought so. This oft-admired video features a chap proposing to his girlfriend at an NBA game, center-court, live on TV. Watch till the end, the sight of the team mascot consoling him is amazing, while millionaire basketball star Tracy McGrady laughs it up. At least he doesn't have a girl's name, Tracy.