Heartbroken man vows to play piano until his ex takes him back
So, whether you're a hopeless romantic or professional cynic, we can all agree that public displays of heartbreak and devastation are well, at little over the top.
Don't get us wrong, we love cheesy rom-coms and The Script's albums as much as the next person, but we can't help but feel slightly puzzled by this man's attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend.
Luke Howard, a 34-year-old musician who reckons he's some kind of real life Prince Charming, has set up a piano in a public park in Bristol, pledging to play the keys until his beloved 'Rapunzel' takes him back.
According to Metro.co.uk, the heartbroken romantic said it was his “last throw of the dice” after the four-month long relationship came to an end.
Image: Bristol Post
Speaking to the Bristol Post, Luke explained that the pair's parting “wasn’t anything nasty or bad,” but merely a case of bad timing.
“If it was anything bad why we split up then I wouldn’t be doing this, but it’s the only thing I can think of doing.”
Couldn't just pick up the phone then, no? OK.
He continued: “It’s a kind of off-the-cuff thing, and I just want her to know how much I love her, to give us a chance rather than leave it there. I’m not ready to throw in the towel just yet.”
And though the mysterious 'Rapunzel' has yet to comment on the situation, it seems Luke's plan may have already backfired after Twitter got wind of his stunt, and well, basically did what Twitter does best.
Hang on that Bristol piano bloke is THIRTY FOUR. I thought he was some 18-year-old fannystruck fresher. It would still be wrong but JESUS…
— Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) September 9, 2017
You're going to keep playing until she takes you back, Bristol piano man? pic.twitter.com/eUwew7HzNJ
— Jason Sinclair (@jlsinc) September 9, 2017
That FRIGGING Bristol Heartbreak Piano Man!!
TALK ABOUT A RED FLAG IF YOU LIKE
Also FOUR MONTHS?!
My last COLD lasted longer than that— Sarah Perry (@SarahGPerry) September 9, 2017
As a woman who has been on the receiving end of "I will not stop until I get you back" kind of behavior…Bristol Piano man is a creep.
— Ana (@oceanbound) September 9, 2017
If I were in Bristol, I'd go sprawl across that stalker guy's piano and improvise lyrics loudly, badly, and off-key to whatever he plays.
— Alexandra Erin (@alexandraerin) September 10, 2017
What do you think? Romantic or just plain creepy?
