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The Engagement Video Is Here

by Caroline Pate

So someone has "leaked" a video of Kanye West's proposal to Kim Kardashian (although considering the Kardashian family, this was probably planned), and it's the most over-the-top proposal ever. But really, what else would you expect?

As Stefon from SNL would say, this proposal has everything: fireworks, a full orchestra, a baseball diamond, a proposal put up on the Jumbotron in Kanye West tweet-speak ("PLEEESE MARRY MEEE!!!"), Kim's one guy friend who got too much Botox, at least three cameras, people freaking out to a Kanye West song, enough champagne to drown a small alcoholic.

This is not the kind of proposal video that your most annoying friend will post to her timeline. This proposal is somewhere between a proposal on the Jumbotron at a baseball game, a release party, and press announcement. At one point, one of Kim's friends tries to take a picture with her camera and has to step out of the way so the three professional cameras behind her can get a good shot. We assume they belong to the reality show crew from E!, of course.

But really, could we expect anything else from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West? If their egos took physical form, combined, they could probably block all light from the sun. Personally, I'm surprised it's not more garish. Where's the dove release? Why the hell are they on a baseball field instead of a rooftop balcony made of glass? Is the sand on the field made of gold or something? Why is Kanye not descending from on high? He is Yeezus, after all. Why did they not roll out a red carpet for Kim? Where is their terrifying, mega-celebrity progeny? I give it a 6/10. But you can judge for yourself: