Kids these days. Not only do they have social media and SATs to deal with, they have to produce epic promposals to go along with it. Because if it doesn't end up being a viral moment, did it really even happen?
The latest over-the-top promposal comes courtesy of Houston's Louis and Caitlan, a pair of high schoolers headed to the prom after crafting an expensive and attention-grabbing viral sensation.
"I thought it was so cute and creative I had to post it," she told BuzzFeed. How cute and creative was it? Louis set up a mini tableau on a staircase that included a Sephora shopping bag; a sign that read, "If the shoe fits, makeup your mind;" and a pair of nude Christian Louboutin pumps. That's right, the Holy Grail of stilettos. For a promposal. From one teen to another. Let that marinate for a bit.
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Y'all the shoe fit ? #prom2k17 pic.twitter.com/Kb3ILHqRi4
— god (@caitlannnn_) April 22, 2017
According to BuzzFeed, the heels are the real deal. Louis decided to incorporate makeup and the luxe kicks because he knew that Caitlan is a makeup junkie. The shoes were just a very expensive finishing touch. When Caitlan posted the pictures to Twitter, the social media platform erupted with questions about these teens' tax brackets — or their gracious parents'.
@caitlannnn_ this man got her red bottoms i'm crying omg keep him
— falzone (@arianna_falzone) April 23, 2017
@caitlannnn_ This promposal was really nice, look how happy he is to be asking you
— Andres (@andres_ar15) April 23, 2017
There were fans and critics alike, because BuzzFeed estimates that the shoes cost something around $675. That's a lot for people with full-time jobs, so it's certainly an epic purchase for a high schooler.
I just want to know how y'all in high school affording red bottoms while I'm over here eating sleep for dinner. https://t.co/VKOQsHNSMq
— 6️⃣'5️⃣ (@SaluteEm_Rat) April 23, 2017
Tf kinda jobs do y'all parents have? Adopt me ?? @caitlannnn_
— D. ?✨ (@iAmUniqueee_) April 23, 2017
Caitlan is taking all the criticism and clap backs in stride, however — Red-soled stride. "People are kind of mean but most of them are really money to me," she told BuzzFeed.
Louis expressed a little bit of surprise, though the sincerity may not be 100% there. "It's shocking for it to go viral — I wasn't expecting that," he said.