“I’d Rather Roast Marshmallows on My Burning Body Than Date You” — Lady Brutally Rejects Young Man’s Sweet Proposal in Viral Chat

In a world where love confessions are often celebrated with sweet emojis, romantic gestures, and mutual excitement, one young man got the shock of his life when his simple, heartfelt proposal was met with a savage rejection that has left social media users stunned, laughing, and cringing all at once. What started as an innocent “I like you” text quickly turned into a full-blown verbal massacre that could make even the most confident person think twice before confessing their feelings again.

The viral chat, which has now been shared across X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok, shows a young man simply identified as “Me” trying to pour his heart out to a lady named “Mimi.” In the conversation, the man starts by sending a simple “Hi Mimi,” followed by a hesitant but heartfelt confession. He tells her that he has been wanting to share something for a while, adding that they’ve become so close that it’s no longer “just friendship” to him. With sincerity and vulnerability, he finally says the words: “I really want you to be my girlfriend.”

For a brief moment, it seemed like the start of a beautiful love story — the kind that begins with nervous texting and ends with a romantic relationship. But instead of the sweet “Awww” reply he might have been hoping for, Mimi responded with a reaction so brutal that many online users have described it as “emotional assassination.”

Mimi, after confirming if he truly meant what he said, unleashed a fiery paragraph that could make even the coldest hearts wince. “I didn’t think you’d be delusional enough to even think about it, not to talk of asking me,” she began, immediately setting the tone for what would become one of the most savage rejections ever documented in screenshots. She went on to question what part of their friendship gave him the “right” to ask such a question, before completely tearing apart his confidence, his looks, and even his self-esteem.

In her words, “You really are confident and not in the ‘wow’ way but in the ‘oh my God, does he not own a mirror?’ way.” The harsh words continued like daggers through his heart as she mocked his appearance and implied that dating him would mean lowering her standards. “What makes you think I’d lower my standards and stoop to the level of someone like you?” she added, with a cruelty that stunned readers.

But she wasn’t done yet. Mimi continued by saying she would rather “set herself on fire and roast marshmallows off the flames” than ever consider being his girlfriend. She concluded her rejection by making it clear that not only was it a “no,” but a “hell no, never, not even in your dreams, and especially not in mine.” The final blow came when she coldly ended the conversation with, “Let’s just keep things the way they are.”

The conversation, once shared online, immediately went viral, sparking a massive wave of reactions. While some users sympathized with the young man, others couldn’t help but find humor in the lady’s bluntness. “This is not rejection; this is a funeral,” one user joked, while another commented, “She didn’t just say no, she buried his confidence six feet under.”

However, not everyone was laughing. Many people criticized the lady for being unnecessarily cruel, calling her response “heartless” and “toxic.” “You can reject someone without destroying them,” one user wrote. “This was pure humiliation. She could have simply said no instead of attacking his appearance and confidence.” Another person added, “This kind of rejection can leave emotional scars. Some people never recover from being embarrassed like this.”

On the other hand, a few users defended Mimi’s response, suggesting that perhaps she had grown tired of unwanted advances or that the man may have misread their friendship entirely. “Sometimes men think every nice gesture is flirting,” a commenter argued. “Maybe she was just being friendly, and he assumed there was more to it.” Still, many agreed that even if that were the case, her words were unnecessarily harsh.

The incident has also reignited discussions online about rejection etiquette — how to say no respectfully without damaging another person’s self-worth. Relationship experts have often emphasized that while it’s important to be honest when turning someone down, it’s equally important to be kind. Brutal honesty, they say, should never cross into cruelty.

One psychologist commenting on the viral exchange noted that public humiliation and rejection can have long-lasting effects, especially on young people. “Rejection triggers a pain response in the brain similar to physical pain,” she explained. “When someone is harshly rejected, it can lead to shame, anxiety, and even depression. That’s why empathy in rejection is so crucial.”

The young man, whose identity remains unknown, has not publicly responded to the viral chat, but social media users have rallied around him, sending messages of support and encouragement. Some have even humorously offered to “replace Mimi” and show him what real kindness looks like. Others shared their own embarrassing rejection stories in solidarity, creating a trending thread titled #WeAllHaveOurMimi.

Interestingly, some people also turned the incident into memes and short skits, with creators reenacting the conversation in exaggerated, dramatic fashion. TikTok alone has seen thousands of videos under the tag “Mimi Rejection,” with users jokingly warning others to “read the signs before you shoot your shot.”

Despite the humor, the story serves as a reminder of how fragile people’s feelings can be — and how a few harsh words can stick longer than anyone realizes. The internet never forgets, and what might feel like a simple moment of “keeping it real” could end up haunting someone emotionally.

In the end, the young man’s brave confession turned into a public lesson about vulnerability, pride, and kindness. While many applauded his courage for expressing his feelings, others criticized the cold-heartedness of his crush. As one viral comment put it, “He might have lost a girlfriend, but he dodged a nightmare.”

Whether this story serves as a warning for hopeful romantics or a cautionary tale about unchecked arrogance, one thing is certain: the words “I’d rather set myself on fire and roast marshmallows off the flames” will go down in internet history as one of the most savage rejection lines ever written. And somewhere out there, the young man who simply wanted love is probably wishing he had just kept that message in his drafts.