One reason is the influence of social media and online platforms, where students can share their proposal stories and videos with their friends and followers. This can create a sense of excitement and competition among peers, as well as a desire to impress and express one's feelings uniquely and memorably. Some students may also seek validation and approval from their online audience and hope to get positive feedback and reactions from their proposal.

Another reason is the influence of popular culture and media, such as movies, TV shows, and celebrities, that often portray proposals as a romantic and grand gesture that can win someone's heart. Many students may be inspired by these examples and want to recreate them in their own lives. Some students may also see promposal as a way to show their creativity and personality and to stand out from the crowd.

A third reason is the influence of personal factors and preferences, such as the level of attraction, interest, and commitment between the potential partners. Some students may feel more comfortable and confident asking someone out through promposal, rather than through a direct or casual approach. Some students may also want to make their date feel special and appreciated and to show their sincerity and effort in pursuing them. Some students may also enjoy the thrill and challenge of planning and executing a proposal, and the anticipation and surprise of the outcome.

Promposals are a fun and creative way to ask someone to be your date for the prom. But they don't have to be expensive or extravagant. Here are some examples of how you can organize a promposal without spending a lot of money:

Use your talents. 

If you can sing, play an instrument, write a poem, or draw a picture, use that to express your feelings and make your promposal unique and personal. You can perform for your crush in front of their friends, make a video, or leave a note with your artwork.

Use your hobbies. 

If you and your crush share a common interest, such as sports, gaming, books, or movies, use that as a theme for your promposal. You can make a sign with a clever pun, use props related to your hobby, or invite them to join you for an activity that you both enjoy.

Use your surroundings. 

You don't have to go far or buy anything to find inspiration for your promposal. You can use things that are already around you, such as chalk, balloons, candles, flowers, or food. You can spell out your promposal on the sidewalk, fill their locker with balloons, create a heart shape with candles, or bake them a cake with your message on it.

Use your humor. 

If you want to make your crush laugh and smile, you can use humor for your promposal. You can make a joke, use a meme, or dress up as a character that they like. You can also prank them in a harmless way, such as pretending to get in trouble or asking someone else first.

Use your sincerity. 

Sometimes, the simplest and most heartfelt promposals are the best. You don't need anything fancy or elaborate to show your crush how much you care. You can just tell them how you feel, look them in the eye, and ask them to go to the prom with you. You can also give them a small gift, such as a flower, a card, or a candy.

Promposals can be a fun and exciting way to express one's feelings and intentions, but they can also have some risks and drawbacks. Therefore, it is important to be respectful, considerate, and honest when proposing to someone, and to be prepared for any possible response.

We hope you can have fun and enjoy the ‘coming-of-age’ moment with your prom/formal date.