Technology is great.

With out it, how would I quickly find the answer to pressing questions like “I wonder if a girl would ever say yes to a proposal done with a Taco Bell sauce packet?”

The fine folks at Taco Bell have for years put little sayings on their sauce packets. On the “Hot” variety, one of the lines is “Will You Marry Me?” My roommate picks that one up every time we go, and so far hasn’t had any luck with me.

But that made us think, could that actually work? And further, could you convince the girl to actually have the wedding at a Taco Bell?

We hoped both were possible.

So of course I posed the question on Facebook and quickly got a response from every possible part of the spectrum. A no: “Not unless there’s a ring inside the packet.” A yes: “Love it!” A response I could have predicted (from my mom): “Is there something you would like to share with us?”

I’ll take a moment and address the last one first. My mom and I have a longstanding joke that I’m going to be married for several years with several kids before I bother to let her know I’m even in a relationship. I take this as a challenge.

Now putting a ring in the packet does seem like a logical next step. But I would fear the reaction of a significant other who has to deal with a ring covered in hot sauce. Doesn’t seem like the best way to start things off.

In case you’re wondering, yes I did tape a hot sauce packet to my wall

As for the “Love it!” comment, I’m glad I’m friends with that person.

Lest you think this is a crazy plan and no one would actually go through with it, I invite you to meet Chellie. She not only was on the receiving end of this tactic, but was cool enough to say yes. Read her account on what I presume is her blog.

If you’re the kind of gal who is down with the packet proposal, it’s not much of a stretch to think you would be OK with doing the ceremony there as well. And, well, that has happened too. Check out this story from the Associated Press (Via HuffingtonPost). The best line of the story, “He proposed on New Year’s Eve and, because they like to spend time at the local Taco Bell, they decided to wed there.”

Maybe I should spend more time hanging out at Taco Bell.