WATCH: Aussie proposes at Big Bamboo via flash mob

By Emily Wetzki, July 9, 2014

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While a flash mob proposal at the Big Bamboo (of all places) may not be everyone’s cup of tea, this cringe-worthy gesture of love made one girl’s dreams come true.

During his own birthday celebrations, an Australian Casanova ushered all of his guests outside for an unexpected turn of events.

Unsurprisingly, the inescapable "Marry You" by Bruno Mars began being playing, accompanied by firecrackers to set the mood. Then came the flash mob dancers themselves. For those unfamiliar with the term, the OED defines flash mobs as an “unusual and pointless act” – rather fitting.

Regardless, it was literally a traffic-stopper, with cars forced to turn around or idle away until the unique proposal was over.  Meanwhile, bikes and scooters carried on despite the fuss.

The first chorus hit and everyone broke out into a slow-clap as the dancers multiplied.The bride-to-be was in awe of the performance, beaming from ear-to-ear from start to finish. In fact, the only thing that could have made it better is if they danced in time.

The jubilant suitor, endearingly in want of both coordination and rhythm, joined the group for the big finish. He excitedly bounced towards the woman whom he hoped to be his fiancé and, after an awkward struggle to remove the ring from his back pocket, eventually got down on one knee.

Then came the big question. Watch what happened next:

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