Kiss Cam proposal starts sweet and then goes horribly wrong

On Sunday the Atlanta Hawks played the Philadelphia 76ers. Their victory was sweet, but a great deal of fan reaction has been directed at two members of the crowd.

The Kiss Cam is cringe-inducing in normal circumstances, but one moment from Sunday's half time has gone viral.

An unfortunate fiancée-to-be struggles to kneel in the court's seating.

Luckily his bride to be says "yes", but moments later catastrophe strikes.

He drops the ring.

The overzealous congratulation from someone nearby sees the man on one knee lose hold of the engagement ring.

If you've ever tried to find something under a stadium seat, you know it requires the reach of Mr Fantastic and the eyesight of (Atlanta) Hawkeye.

The music makes this video all the more poignant.

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