This man’s moment of courage quickly turned into an internet meme when his proposal plan, well, fell through the cracks.

The incident happened during a kiss cam segment at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game in the US. When the camera focused on the couple, they shared a tender kiss, and the guy swiftly got down on one knee to propose while the camera was still focused on them.

Before the lucky lady had a chance to accept, or even take a look at the ring, a fan standing behind the guy patted him on the back in what was assumed to be a friendly congratulations. However, he patted a little too hard and a Lord of The Rings moment ensued. Take a look: