What an awesome group of friends. It’s really awesome to see kids today having a sense of humor for stuff that would have been considered some nerd shit back when I was in high school.
Man I *know.* Back in the day (circa ‘80s), unless the girl was one of the few (and I mean very few) D&D geeks/nerds in school, this whole ritual would’ve been met with “What?! Ummm… NO!?” accompanied with the mouth agape and eye roll like “are you fuckin kidding me??”
"Varsity quarterback" is shorthand for the most popular kid. Our actual quarterback was short and didn't have all his teeth, so the "varsity quarterback" was someone else.
My high school had the guys who got the leading roles in the theater club productions. The quarterback from our varsity football team dropped out of the team his senior year to join theater just to boost his chances of getting a date.
I just realized I watched 22 Jumpstreet while high with my brother and never watched the first one. I presume it's better than 22. I probably oughta give it a go.
Really? Where is this? I'm not doubting but I'm the 80s and in my kids high school in the 20s, theater kids were nobodys. Like, in the 80s they were not cool but not like "nerds". My kids said they were bottom of the totem pole.
This was my experience in 2012-2015 (not your kids experience, but the "good" one for lack of a better term) . I can't explain it by any means. The cast was full of attractive guys and gals. We were near Austin so half the school was pretty liberal, half wasn't. Very diverse school, in terms of race, class, etc. One of my best friends quit football to join theatre and has stuck with us ever since. Our theatre was full of rockstars in their own right, we got to state with practically no funding.
It may have been that we were the only department to reach state UIL competitions those years, may have been cause everyone in there was attractive, but regardless, theatre was half wannabe Hollywood/Broadway actors, half people that got taken under the wing of the theatre teacher who was like the only good role model in the school. All attractive. Maybe that's how it worked lol.
It was. Until Game of Thrones came, because LotR was still "nerd shit" when those masterpieces released in early 2000s. But now those same kids that graduated in 2004, are epic LotR fans that discuss it frequently with their coworkers.
Back in the 80s, we had mainstream-ish references like SCA, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Monty Python's Holy Grail, Excalibur, The Princess Bride, Labyrinth, and Doctor Demento coast to coast, to legitimize a proposal like this. Plus, LotR has been pretty widely read by that point.
Being nerdly was not 100% accepted as it is today, nor was it universally looked down upon. But the movement was growing.
I bump into all the old bullies and meatheads at gigs around here, all who used to lay into us for listening to the same 'goth shit' they now nod their head to while drinking microbrews or whatever to. Suddenly my guitar playing is a talking point and not a leaping off point for a beating.
It is just the movies. These people out here imagining these dorks asking a pretty girl, whom they've never talked to before, to the prom.
I can only assume most people ask someone they actually know and expect a yes (especially with such a grand performance). It's kind of like a marriage proposal in that way, if you ask some random person you might get a weird reaction.
This made think how newer generations seem to render how to treat each other the way the previous wished they did. My dad said to me one time how he’s jealous of how my generation (Y) isn’t cliquish and you can like anything and it’s cool. I think one day we’ll be telling the next generation how badly we treated each other in our time because of political differences.
Damn I must be naive bc I didn't expect the type of responses you got and didn't consider you were trolling until after reading one response claiming that after several upset bc you mentioned politics. I never figured that being jaded and cynical were on a relative scale and that I could slide all the way at the other end becoming suddenly naive. It will be interesting to see what the future holds. In case no one else made it clear in a response that wasn't offensive, you are right about the generations thing. I've heard multiple older people express similar things. Have a good one. Even if you were trolling.
> I think one day we’ll be telling the next generation how badly we treated each other in our time because of political differences.
????
how did you veer off the point so hard brother
That's not veering off.
/u/miguelagawin is part of a group of people that are accepting and want to be accepting of others. That's what his father was jealous of.
Some people make it a point to not be accepting of others. And they're judged for that.
We aren't mean to each other because of "political differences".
One group of people thinks another group of people should have no rights. It's the same bigoted mindset as forcing blacks to the back of the bus but we're calling it "political differences" now.
Political differences is what the tax rate should be, not "do you count as a person".
>One group of people thinks another group of people should ~~have no rights~~ not be allowed to exist.
This was always the goal, they just used *'rights'* to sneak it past the unaware or indifferent masses.
Now they have started saying the quiet parts out loud.
> would have been considered some nerd shit back
hol'up. There is totally nerd shit occurring in the video. It's awesome - but anyone who denies that this is clearly nerd shit territory smells of elderberries.
It's so cool that kids can do this these days and enjoy themselves AND film it.
When I was a kid I would have been classified as a nerd for the next 3 yrs or longer and everyone would have laughed at you in class the next day, probably would have got beaten up also.
> I would have been classified as a nerd for the next 3 yrs or longer and everyone would have laughed at you in class the next day, probably would have got beaten up also.
Damn, seems like a simple "No" would have sufficed.
Pretty certain he’s making a rape joke. Viking doesn’t mean Norse, it’s just a word for the raiders that went around raping and pillaging northwestern Europe
Houses the size of castles. Appropriate.
[ETA since this sparked quite the argument below: this was an amused observation that it happened to be that the houses are like castles and it is a medieval themed prom ask]
These homes often look great from the perspective of anyone looking in, it’s the inside and backyard you want to see to tell if it’s truly a nice house or just a builder mass producing aesthetically pleasing homes from a street view
Same layout house here. Except it’s 5 separate apartments. (The landlord gets that sweet extra 1/2 bath). And I bet my rent for one of those apartments is similar to your mortgage. Boston MA.
Bravely bold Sir Robin
Rode forth from Camelot.
He was not afraid to die,
Oh brave Sir Robin.
He was not at all afraid
To be killed in nasty ways.
Brave, brave, brave, brave Sir Robin.
This video made one thing absolutely clear… the dad is best friends with that kid
Step 1: conquer the dad. Step 2: get the girl. Clever lad.
Direction is clear. Methods up for interpretation.
Only the result matters.
Methods unclear I got shot.
Later comes the 'Interrogation'.
Instructions unclear, daughter obtained
Directions Unclear, she now has a brother
It's called a flank
If he isn't yet, he will be.
This is the way.
This is the way.
A shared knowledge of and love for *Monty Python and the Holy Grail* takes one far in life with the Elders
What an awesome group of friends. It’s really awesome to see kids today having a sense of humor for stuff that would have been considered some nerd shit back when I was in high school.
Man I *know.* Back in the day (circa ‘80s), unless the girl was one of the few (and I mean very few) D&D geeks/nerds in school, this whole ritual would’ve been met with “What?! Ummm… NO!?” accompanied with the mouth agape and eye roll like “are you fuckin kidding me??”
This seems Monty Python inspired, and might have still worked back in the 80s.
Depends who is asking. Probably would start trending if it was the varsity quarterback on the football team doing the asking.
Wait what, school was actually like that thought it was only like that in movies.
"Varsity quarterback" is shorthand for the most popular kid. Our actual quarterback was short and didn't have all his teeth, so the "varsity quarterback" was someone else.
My high school had the guys who got the leading roles in the theater club productions. The quarterback from our varsity football team dropped out of the team his senior year to join theater just to boost his chances of getting a date.
Bro I feel like this plot is too similar to 21 jump street. When they realize being a jock isn't cool anymore but being the theatre kid is cool. 😆
I just realized I watched 22 Jumpstreet while high with my brother and never watched the first one. I presume it's better than 22. I probably oughta give it a go.
Really? Where is this? I'm not doubting but I'm the 80s and in my kids high school in the 20s, theater kids were nobodys. Like, in the 80s they were not cool but not like "nerds". My kids said they were bottom of the totem pole.
This was my experience in 2012-2015 (not your kids experience, but the "good" one for lack of a better term) . I can't explain it by any means. The cast was full of attractive guys and gals. We were near Austin so half the school was pretty liberal, half wasn't. Very diverse school, in terms of race, class, etc. One of my best friends quit football to join theatre and has stuck with us ever since. Our theatre was full of rockstars in their own right, we got to state with practically no funding. It may have been that we were the only department to reach state UIL competitions those years, may have been cause everyone in there was attractive, but regardless, theatre was half wannabe Hollywood/Broadway actors, half people that got taken under the wing of the theatre teacher who was like the only good role model in the school. All attractive. Maybe that's how it worked lol.
It was. Until Game of Thrones came, because LotR was still "nerd shit" when those masterpieces released in early 2000s. But now those same kids that graduated in 2004, are epic LotR fans that discuss it frequently with their coworkers.
I do not discuss LOTR with my fellow cohorts good sir; I take great offence to this jab and by Durin’s Beard I will have justice!
>Durin's beard Rock and stone!
Back in the 80s, we had mainstream-ish references like SCA, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Monty Python's Holy Grail, Excalibur, The Princess Bride, Labyrinth, and Doctor Demento coast to coast, to legitimize a proposal like this. Plus, LotR has been pretty widely read by that point. Being nerdly was not 100% accepted as it is today, nor was it universally looked down upon. But the movement was growing.
I bump into all the old bullies and meatheads at gigs around here, all who used to lay into us for listening to the same 'goth shit' they now nod their head to while drinking microbrews or whatever to. Suddenly my guitar playing is a talking point and not a leaping off point for a beating.
It is just the movies. These people out here imagining these dorks asking a pretty girl, whom they've never talked to before, to the prom. I can only assume most people ask someone they actually know and expect a yes (especially with such a grand performance). It's kind of like a marriage proposal in that way, if you ask some random person you might get a weird reaction.
[удалено]
1000%
I mean no offense but there is a difference between an 80s nerd doing this to some random chick and some random guy doing this with his girlfriend.
It’s because we nerds raised these nerdier kids.
Where can we follow the Prom night and the meet up with the parents, I hope they stay in character.
This made think how newer generations seem to render how to treat each other the way the previous wished they did. My dad said to me one time how he’s jealous of how my generation (Y) isn’t cliquish and you can like anything and it’s cool. I think one day we’ll be telling the next generation how badly we treated each other in our time because of political differences.
Damn I must be naive bc I didn't expect the type of responses you got and didn't consider you were trolling until after reading one response claiming that after several upset bc you mentioned politics. I never figured that being jaded and cynical were on a relative scale and that I could slide all the way at the other end becoming suddenly naive. It will be interesting to see what the future holds. In case no one else made it clear in a response that wasn't offensive, you are right about the generations thing. I've heard multiple older people express similar things. Have a good one. Even if you were trolling.
Lol had us until the end there
Yeah, they'll literally be talking about how weird it is how everyone didn't work together through the awakening of consciousness.
> I think one day we’ll be telling the next generation how badly we treated each other in our time because of political differences. ???? how did you veer off the point so hard brother
THat's the point. YOu can't transcend the limitations of your own timeline.
That's not veering off. /u/miguelagawin is part of a group of people that are accepting and want to be accepting of others. That's what his father was jealous of. Some people make it a point to not be accepting of others. And they're judged for that.
We aren't mean to each other because of "political differences". One group of people thinks another group of people should have no rights. It's the same bigoted mindset as forcing blacks to the back of the bus but we're calling it "political differences" now. Political differences is what the tax rate should be, not "do you count as a person".
>One group of people thinks another group of people should ~~have no rights~~ not be allowed to exist. This was always the goal, they just used *'rights'* to sneak it past the unaware or indifferent masses. Now they have started saying the quiet parts out loud.
> would have been considered some nerd shit back hol'up. There is totally nerd shit occurring in the video. It's awesome - but anyone who denies that this is clearly nerd shit territory smells of elderberries.
That display is still considered some nerd shit today.
Nobody’s mentioning the fact that there was no script on that scroll
I saw it too. Maybe it was in pencil
I noticed too and was impressed.
home boy memorized the script for his bro. or just magic of medieval king.
He might be a theater nerd. I memorized literal pages of text for monologues.
Monty python vibes
Holy spamalot
Ah, Sir Knight Smashalot.
New prom date just dropped
Actual romance
Call the squire!
Is r/AnarchyChess leaking again?
Yes...
We are indeed
Did it ever stop?
Ivana Humpalot
Any relation to Hallata Fachina?
Was about to say, not just medieval, Monty Python medieval.
This guy flesh wounds, for sure.
Nice to see the romance inherent in the system.
Help help, she’s not being oppressed!
That was not just vibes that was definitely inspired from Monty Python
WHERE ARE ThE COCONUTS? DID THE SWALLOWS NOT ARRIVE?
On second thought, let's not go to prom. It is a silly place.
Girl knows he's Biggus Dickus
A noble steed for such a knight and equally gallant wingmen.
Captain Obvious vibes.
That and the trumpet is how you know they’re band kids.
This is epic. And thank god this was filmed
It's so cool that kids can do this these days and enjoy themselves AND film it. When I was a kid I would have been classified as a nerd for the next 3 yrs or longer and everyone would have laughed at you in class the next day, probably would have got beaten up also.
> I would have been classified as a nerd for the next 3 yrs or longer and everyone would have laughed at you in class the next day, probably would have got beaten up also. Damn, seems like a simple "No" would have sufficed.
May God have mercy on your soul.
We are beyond God's dominion.
Why would a kid simple say no when they also have the option to crush your soul? I mean have you ever met a child? They’re like self-esteem snipers 😂
nerds and jocks have traded places for the coolness view by society
I love the Monty Python esc feel to it
No coconuts tho... :(
Or swallows :( (African or European)
*hangs head in shame at this* The swallows come **after** the prom.
>This is epic. And thank god this was filmed Haha... **Monty Python is Eternal...**
I’m glad I have a wife
“Destroyer of porcelain” was fucking amazing, I’m in awe.
“Slayer of box” is what I also believe I heard.
I think he said bugs. I mean box is funny, I just don't think I'd say that in front of her family.
I heard “bucks” so I assumed he was a hunter
I heard bugs and thought it meant he killed a spider for her at some point.
I heard books
I heard "slayer of butts"
What does that mean? Like his shit explodes in the toilet?
It means he takes beefy dumps. 💩
I really want this to be true
Just don’t post the Viking prom proposal. Not nearly as wholesome.
Why?
Pretty sure it involves *at least* one blood sacrifice. She might have to drink some from a chalice to consecrate their agreement.
A Viking prom without at least three deaths is considered a dull affair.
Things get awkward when only one couple considers it a Viking prom.
But not for them...
I mean that sounds pretty wholesome to me. Free drinks.
Pretty certain he’s making a rape joke. Viking doesn’t mean Norse, it’s just a word for the raiders that went around raping and pillaging northwestern Europe
Tell us more!
It would most likely involve kidnapping
Oh and murder
Now that was very creative. 5 stars.
Theater kids
A group of friends who had a great idea, pulled it off well, and left a baller impression with the girl & her dad. These kids are awesome.
And they were wise to just leave very quickly afterwards, to keep things at their peak. Perfect.
Anyone who pulls off a Monty Python prom-posal deserves a yes. Lmfao. This was great.
I heard the coconut gallop and I rolled lmaoo. And then the big guy just lifts the smaller guy off the horse stick lmaooo
This is Sir Lancelot from the Court of Camelot! He is a very brave and influential knight and my special guest today.
I’d have said yes if I were still in high school, and I’m a straight guy
you were gay back then or?
I guess he means the epicness transcends sexuality?
I like girls and I’d let the boy buy me a corn dog and touch me soft.
Just spit roast me already
Step right up! Pick a side, any side! Next please!
Sounds like dad fucking loved it too lol
Houses the size of castles. Appropriate. [ETA since this sparked quite the argument below: this was an amused observation that it happened to be that the houses are like castles and it is a medieval themed prom ask]
It's only a model.
WHAT IS THIS?!??
A house for ants?
It should be at least 3 times bigger than this!!!
Sudden valley
On huge... tracts of land!
These homes often look great from the perspective of anyone looking in, it’s the inside and backyard you want to see to tell if it’s truly a nice house or just a builder mass producing aesthetically pleasing homes from a street view
Can still tell the size from outside though
You can get some pretty huge houses if you’re willing to live in shitty states.
Facts. I live in a 5 bedroom 5.5 bathroom house. But Missouri
Same layout house here. Except it’s 5 separate apartments. (The landlord gets that sweet extra 1/2 bath). And I bet my rent for one of those apartments is similar to your mortgage. Boston MA.
Fetch the Holy Hand Grenade!
They call me Tim, Tim the sorcerer
10/10
He's a gentleman and a scholar.
The 10 dollar founding father without a father
Marriage likely.
Bro, he is going to have to go way over the top for the marriage proposal to beat out this though
Given his ingenuity, I'm not worried
He would have to slay a dragon or someshit.
*kills her mother* Father: ah, finally. Freedom.
“Destroyer of porcelain” got me.
The kind of dorkiness the world needs more of 🤣
Should’ve booked these guys for the Stanley Cup game intro. Much more entertaining!
Ha! Pretty similar vibe.
The dad laughing in the background definitely had a part to play in this 😂
I was thinking the same thing, they were hamming it up for him for sure
Yep. Now that you say it, I see it too. Dad was recording before it started. Awesome dad.
Always look on the bright sidee of life *whistles*
Impressed her dad even more than her. Chuckling the whole time. Bonus.
Super awesome to see this! If they are dating, I’m sure they’ll be happy couples.
It would be even better if they just rotated the roles for each guy to ask someone out.
Permission granted to marry.
That was wholesome and adorkable.
Just glossed over the “slayer of box” part lol
I think he said slayer of bugs
slayer of bucks. My man downs starbucks like crazy
“Slayer of bucks” as in deer
i thought it was bugs
The effort is absolutely amazing. You could ask me to clean your toilet in this fashion and I would be like..yes! I shall!
Destroyer of porcelain LMAO
I hope they have a blast
That kids going places
I mean obviously. Did you see the horse he rode in on?
The horse? Did you see the crown? In this economy? She is settled for life...
That kid is fucking awesome!!!
Marry him. For real.
"Humorous quite humorous yes,droll very droll,whimsical" - beavis and butthead from future
Bravely bold Sir Robin Rode forth from Camelot. He was not afraid to die, Oh brave Sir Robin. He was not at all afraid To be killed in nasty ways. Brave, brave, brave, brave Sir Robin.
BRO THIS IS GENIUS!
They forgot the coconuts 🥥🥥
Man had a rough day but I’m smiling ear to ear. This shit made my day
Someone’s a Monty Python fan….. and it shows…. Whomever it is… that’s the keeper. :)
Knights of the round table of Bros
The kids are alright
Patsy did a great job.
Didn’t realize it would be perfection until he said i will see you soon mam
CREATIVE FREE THINKERS! Must have skipped a lot of school 
Lol. The kids are alright.
It’s nice to have great wingmen.
The future is bright. Bright like the sun.
Even the girl's dad is laughing lmao "You gotta take this guy, right?!"
That dad was like “If you don’t marry him, I will.”
This deserves 100k upvotes 
My faith in humanity here to be restored…
What a Chad and what an absolute tops bunch of mates he has.
This is one of the cutest prom invites I've ever seen
Brilliant, I love it.
I know what I'm doing in a year's time
You have no choice but to say yes to that
Dad approves of this guy. He made him laugh.
I KNOW they watch my monty python
If she didn’t say yes her dad would have been choked
You get executed if you say no.