Question for ladies about a proposal idea?

Question

I'm getting my girlfriend of 6 years a 5 foot stuffed hippo for christmas because she loves the song" i want a hippopotamus for Christmas". I was thinking about cutting open the hippo and putting an engagement ring inside, and sewing it shut. A year later i would pull it out in front of her and propose. I think she would be suprised that she had the ring close to her for a year or more. Is this a good idea ladies?

Answer 1

Yea I agree with the person above, what if she did sell it online? Then what? You should be carful and keep an eye on that hippo. lol

Answer 2

If you really are in love with the hippo idea, try waiting to buy the ring until you are ready to propose.  Then either sneak in and sew it in closer to the proposal time, or tie it on a string around the neck.  Some women get a little wierded out by cutting stuffed animals.  Just so you know.

Answer 3

No.  This is not a good idea.   Get her another small hippo and tie a ribbon around its neck with the ring threaded onto the ribbon.  That's sweeter.  ^..^

Answer 4

I love the idea..but instead of damaging the hippo..hang the ring around its neck on a gold chain :) and why wait a year lol *slap* you want to marry the girl...ask her!!

I think her having the ring and not knowing might annoy her..lol..I dont like that idea at all..esp for a whole year! and what if she found it..LOL try telling her you put it there..she may not believe u LOL

Answer 5

Yeah...I would be a little peeved if you ripped open my hippo, too...although, I was mad at my husband when he proposed and totally forgave him the minute he got down on his knee...still, I wouldn't take the chance.  And the other girls are right.  What if something happens to that hippo?  You may say now that you are ok with losing the ring, but you may not be when it happens, and if she ever found out, she would feel really awful about it, maybe even angry with you.  

I think that you either need to propose to her now or not even get the ring, yet.  And if you want to propose to her now, and with the hippo, then either the chain idea, or maybe before you wrap the hippo, wrap the ring box and tie it to his hand/paw (whatever), and give him a little sign, or get one of those cards that you can record with, and record yourself proposing.  Totally cute idea!

Answer 6

No I think you should sew it on the outside, and propose to her the day she gets it. Its been 6 years, why the h**l wait another 1!!  

Answer 7

I love the idea.....buttt, she might notice the sewing/stitches and also might feel the ring box inside and find it herself 9then you would have to be ready to propose when this happens

and also if she doesnt find it, what if she looses it?????

how about just putting in a letter/note asking the question and have the ring stored somewhere more safe

how about that?

Answer 8

As for me i think it's a dumb idea. So many things could go wrong with the hippo.

Answer 9

I think you should do it on Christmas or something, Like to  she can see it right away when you give it to her.

Answer 10

She might get angry when you cut open her hippo!  Also, if you do this I'd get her a small hippo so you know she will have room for it.

Answer 11

So, you are going to give her a hippo, wait a year, rip it open in front of her , then make her think "OMG I almost sold that online!"

Answer 12

Its a cute idea but won't she question the stiched up hole in the hippo...

Answer 13

Just slip the ring onto a chain around the hippo's neck later when you're ready to propose. Keep it locked away until then.

Answer 14

Seems a little weird that after six years with your girlfriend, that you are not close to the family! Maybe putting in more effort with them would go a long way? You dont have to be financially stable to propose to someone!!!  

Being in love is the only requirement, as for the hippo thing, personally - i wouldn't have been happy with my husband doing that for me. Just propose christmas eve with or without a ring. You know your girlfriend better than any of us (or at least, you should) you are the only one here who knows the best way to propose to her..  

Answer 15

uhm

thats really sweet

but what if she has a garage sale and gets rid of it and doesnt tell u since it was a gift

...

u just lost the ring..

sorry

but cute idea

lovelovelove

Audrey!

Answer 16

Its cute, and creative, but a year? that seems like a long time, to keep something so valuable in a stuffed animal!  Maybe a week would sound better to me.  

Answer 17

Instead of sewing in the actual ring, how about a promise ring that she may open now, and not sewn in, but in a box for the hippo to hold.  OR, give her the hippo w/ a message (be creative, in a bottle, in a box, etc.) and say, "I have you today, you are my world, my soul mate, in one year from now, I have planned a very special date... all I ask, my love, is that you may wait.  Be patient, be mine, for this is merely a sign.   Devotion is clear.. one year from today, my intentions will be clear "  Something like that.

Answer 18

Personally.. I don't understand why nobody here likes the idea. I think that is an adorable idea!! so cute. They worry about her selling it or losing it, but a girls tend to keep gifts from their boyfriends no matter what they are because they are special to them. I think she would love if you told her that she had it close to her for a year and didn't even know.

I would keep it in its box obviously though :P If you are willing to take a risk with it then why not. Go for it I say. It should turn out to be okay for a year. She won't care that you ripped her hippo once you give her a ring... duh. And if you start to worry about it just tell her to put it in her closet or in a corner or something so it won't get lost (how does a 5 ft hippo get lost??). She will love it and tell people about your engagement for years to come. And waiting another year is no big deal either!!

If you really want to do this then do it. These people just can't see the romance in it. It's sweet and I would love it. Your girl will love it too. Good luck with it :]

Answer 19

i personally don't think it's a good idea..  i mean, what if you guys end up breaking up over that year?