A Really Bad Joke
It’s a huge deal to ask someone for their hand in marriage. It’s something that may sometimes be jokingly referred to (when appropriate), but we can honestly state that this wasn’t the finest time to make a joke about it.
We’re implying that lightly when we state it this way. It’s a significant shift in tone to ask for their hand in marriage (via a sign) before telling them they’re being dumped and have seven days to vacate.