Put this in the category of ideas that are better in theory than in practice

I've no doubt that proposing marriage is a scary thing. There are no bigger decisions in life than the decision to commit yourself to someone forever. And I'm sure that the asking must be tougher than the answering. Even if you're pretty confident about the answer, it's still a momentous question that exposes the asker's heart and soul as no other question ever will. So I understand that the person planning a proposal might be so preoccupied by the hugeness of the question that s/he might not be able to think through all the details of the proposal. And I hate to criticize...

But, come on. If you're going to do the cliche "put the ring in a drink" thing, think it through. Clear beverage, dude. Clear glass would probably help, too. So she can see it. Before she takes a huge swig. Otherwise, you'll wind up having to wait a few extra days before you can actually put the ring on her finger, like this guy.

A milkshake? Really? Who puts an engagement ring in a Frosty? What kills me is that the whole gang had gone to Wendy's with the soon-to-be-happy couple and were in on the plan. And yet NO ONE thought maybe the thick, frozen beveragey dessert wasn't the best way to go. I think I might have suggested he put the ring on one of her fries myself.