This Guy Is Trying to Crowdfund a $15,000 Engagement Ring, and the Internet Is Not Having It

Just…no. So much no. There’s a GoFundMe that’s trending, and it’s probably not what the campaign’s creator had in mind. William Oliver has decided now that he’s 30, he is ready to marry his girlfriend. That’s great. But, engagement rings are expensive, particularly the one he wants to buy his girlfriend. It’s $15,000. That’s a lot of money, so he’s hitting the Internet up to cover the cost.

William writes:

In 2017 I have started to realize that teamwork makes our dreams work.  After my 30th Birthday, I’ve received a lot excitement about it being time to marry her! I couldn’t agree more. She had a really innovative way to show her appreciation by purchasing 30 gifts for my 30th birthday. So I need a more innovative way to show my appreciation while incorporating friends and family.

I’ve decided to get some help by making this a trending approach. This will raise awareness about the difference between the love we share and the love people have for us. Money for the engagement is your chance to get involved. I’ve heard everything from “I Love Yall” to “You need to put a Ring On It” etc etc.

So, yeah. So far, he’s nowhere near his goal, having raised only $594. Twitter is ripping him apart:

I gotta try not to say some classist shit everytime I see a gofundme for a $15,000 diamond engagement ring

— .•. (@medusasmuff) March 29, 2017

If you gotta start a gofundme for my engagement ring, do not want.

— Still I Smize (@FavorisntfairC) March 29, 2017

If you have a GoFundMe for an engagement ring, I’m gonna tell your ass to hold the fuck on marrying her until you can afford a ring.

— Adewealthy (@iTalk2Slick) March 28, 2017

If you have to open up a gofundme page to buy an engagement ring. Something is seriously wrong

— Coop (@coop876) March 28, 2017

If you’re having a gofundme to but an engagement ring for your girlfriend, setting it at 15k is a little steep

— Shanna. (@SOruthless_305) March 28, 2017

i’ll be damned if i put up money on gofundme for YOUR engagement ring

— ✨toni childs. (@shanequaaa_) March 29, 2017

Also… If I crowdfund the engagement ring, I’m showing up to the wedding… I’m choosing my own seat too.

— Adewealthy (@iTalk2Slick) March 28, 2017

I just saw a dude post a GoFundMe for an engagement ring. Not to replace one but to FUND a $15K ring for his girlfriend. I am legit confused

— Side.Eye.Champion (@ChidumUzo) March 28, 2017

I did not just see a gofundme for an engagement ring ?

— karkay✌ (@kar_steed) March 28, 2017

I get why buddy is trying to crowdfund his gf’s engagement ring.

But HELL NO

— Cam Underwood (@UnderwoodSports) March 30, 2017

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