Stories like this makes us all smoochy. Have your tissues ready!
Angry Birds addict Ben contacted Rovio to see if they could help him propose to his girlfriend, Melissa. To Ben’s surprise Rovio’s developers agreed. They made him a custom Angry Birds level with the message “Marry me Mel”. Now, the big question is, did she say “yes!”? Watch the video to find out. There is also more backstory over at the Huffington Post.
Week You can now actually play this level yourself! Also, be sure to check out our walkthrough!
A big thanks to @benlevi for stopping by and becoming a new member of ABN!
Rovio, maybe we could twist your arm for a custom level for Nesters? Or how about a full game? Yeehaw! :)
I’d go for an episode for Nesters!
Yes! In ab original they could tell us how to unlock a hidden level pack, full with amazing stuff. Come on Rovio please? (If you are reading this)
That’s nice. A marriage proposal thru the power of the Angry Birds. Doesn’t get much better than that. ;-)
That was a very cool idea. I’d like to see a follow-up on this story to see if AB shapes the wedding!
That i a great Story. Like the Video. I think i have to Marry also soon :-) Maybe i get my own “CC Jolly” Level :-)
I wanna get married to Angry Birds!! All the birds :)
But don’t forget to Marry the green Fat and lovely Piggies also !!! :-)
What a romantic story :) I don’t know if AB still exist when i want to marry someone (i hope AB still exist on that time :P)
That was sweet story. What is amazing is what Rovio did for Ben and Mel. They took the time in their busy work day to do this kind gesture. Nice touch at the corporate level.
My romantic side says “How sweet”,
But my cynical side says – “Oh look, it’s shows Angry Birds Friends when they are releasing a new app.”
I hope it’s true though.
It’s very definitely true – I’m Ben :)
You can read my full proposal story on my blog!
http://benjamin.co/angry-birds-propose/
Hi, Ben! Welcome to ABN! Hope you like this site : )
@benlevi Congrats, you two. May you have many many happy years together!
How sweet Ben..welcome to the Nest:) i hope you and Mel enjoy many happy years and memories together:)
Awwww so sweet ‘she who does not fling’ understand his addiction to the point where she accepts his marriage proposal through a level of ab…awesome *wipes tear* if only all ‘they who do not fling’were so accepting and understanding:) wonder if their wedding will be angry birds theme..with angry birds cake? Speaking of cake..got a bday party in BP …ty for cake Birdleader:)
I didn’t avoid the tears when I checked out the video, sssooooo lovely couple :D
@kathy, don’t cry! You have tons of understanding friends here at the Nest.
This is such a sweet story!
Thanks @Wanda :) it is a very sweet story:) where you been hiding? Haven’t seen you lately…we miss you:(
I’m a big manly macho man. And my eyeballs started sweating a bit. Yeah, that’s it, @Kathy, sweaty eyes. Uh huh.
Lol @JackS ya that’s it sweaty brows haha we all buy that hee hee..where you been hiding?
Pop into the BP once in a while would ya and bring Ben and Mel:)
Maybe we’ll have a BP wedding reception;) oops better ask @team first @E-Star did you see this?
@Kathy…sorry….i get on to post my tourney scores and other than that, well, for a while, real life has been getting in the way. Probably should pop into the pub and explain to everyone why.
Nice to know ya miss me hun!
If Rovio just open a custom level service (like birthday for someone, congratulations, etc.) and the level gets on like the one in the video, that would be nice.
How about a custom level editor so everyone could make their own custom levels like the ones in the video ;)
Hey all Im Ben – the guy in the video!! (I just joined ABN). Thank you so, so much for the wonderful comments. Mel and I are so happy.
To the cynics… yes I proposed about a month ago through AB Friends….. but had to keep it all quiet until AB Friends was actually released!! Rovio were absolutely AMAZING to deal with, but obviously they like their PR campaigns too ;) I wrote a small piece on the day. You’re very welcome to have a read if you like!! http://benjamin.co/angry-birds-propose/
Welcome to ABN,Ben,glad to have you here :D
@BenLevi Welcome to ABN, hope you’re enjoying this wonderful website :-)
Hi @benlevi! Welcome to ABN. Congrats for getting married. What a great, sweet idea to propose like that.
Thanks for joining @benlevi! Congrats from all of us here at the ‘Nest.
@Benlevi — Welcome and congrats on your engagements. Keep us posted on details for the wedding. If you need any special help, stop by the Bloated Pig Forum, and just ask. You should get Mel to join ABN also.
@benlevi – Welcome to the Nest and HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you and Mel! :D I watched the video and it brought tears to my eyes (tears of happiness of course). I just read your writing and it’s really amazing! As a finn it’s great to hear that you were happy to deal with Rovio :D Like @mvnla2 said, we want details for the wedding, haha :D
@benlevi – Here’s some great inspiration for a subtle Angry Birds theme for your wedding:
http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2012/09/an-angry-birds-inspired-wedding-shoot/
Or, you could be like Peter Vesterbacka’s wife and go not-so-subtle:
http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG8943600/Wife-of-Rovio-chief-wears-Angry-Birds-dress-to-the-Finnish-Palace.html
congrats @benlevi!
I like the story & video. They should also create a custom level for nesters :-D
If you go to the rovio website and click on books, you will see an Angry Birds book pdf file, I didn’t know they made Bad Piggies books!
@habnik could you add link, I think that administrators wouldn’t mind.
Sorry I meant @habink
@habink well, they actually made a bad piggies’ egg recipes book (full with creative foods :) ). They made it into an app too several months ago.
@theog I have both, book and application, but as I understand there are more books available in pdf format. I couldn’t find link for download.
http://www.rovio.com/en/our-work/books Then scroll down. Click on Spring 2013 catalog. There.
@habink thank you very much. I love Stella’s Cake Book but unfortunatelly it’s only in Finnish. I hope that English translation will be ready soon.
I like the jade egg one, but unfortunately it’s not out yet in UK.
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@king-sling-pro This is a family-friendly site. Please keep things G-rated.
Ok, sorry, no more comments like that
Is Level 3 of this week’s tournament the original one?
This level is included in this weeks (week51) angry birds friends.
OHHHHH! How sweet it is!!!
Congratulation to @benlevi and Melissa!
And thanks to Rovio for making a big surprise!
BTW, is Melissa a member of ABN?
Congratulations @benlevi. Welcome to angrybirdsnest. It is good to see that true loves still exists. I wish you and Melissa many years of happiness.
Why does the heart and the name “BEN” made of stone blocks not fall down?
@benlevi: How often did you play this level? I guess you have the highscore now.
I love the engagement ring in this level, so sweet.