Romantic IS exciting, spontaneous, and original to many people. Appeal to tradition is a logical fallacy that states "because it has always been this way (or done this way), it is therefore better to stay this way." Bandwagon is a logical fallacy that states "Because many other people do it, it's the right thing to do." Because "romance" has been /traditionally/ defined by and shown /in several movies and shows/ as Paris, wine, stars, kneeling, sparkling eyes filled with tears, etc... it is obviously what it is and forever will be for everyone. But of course he's just a complete, selfish asshole for taking a lot of effort and perhaps spending a lot of money to try and stir feeling in her or do something that he thinks she'll like, and thus doesn't deserve her, so whatever eh?

I think the fact that he was proposing was supposed to make it romantic... you know, you don't always have to have wine and candlelight and a hired violinist. Surprises can be good too. Just not for this girl, apparently. That doesn't mean that other girls don't have a sense of adventure.

I would find it romantic. But then again, I'm working towards being a career skydiver. It's a hell of a lot of fun. :) What could be better then doing what you love every single day, and sharing that love with other people? That's my question. I'd be no good at a desk job. Nope nope nope!