They say that the pen is mightier than the sword, but for one groom, his words were more like daggers. In a shocking display of chauvinism, the groom's wedding vows left his guests speechless, as he demanded his bride to cater to his every whim, including providing him with sex and home-cooked meals. His vulgar comments were so distasteful, they put the "crud" in "cruelty." The viral footage of his disturbing speech has left many wondering about the state of modern relationships and the role of gender dynamics within them.
As the wedding photographer on duty that day, Jonathan Pajak couldn't believe his ears when he heard the groom's wedding vows.
"You're not going to believe this," he warned his followers on social media. The sordid scene left many guests cringing in their seats, and Pajak couldn't help but wonder what kind of person would say such a thing on their wedding day.
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From there, the footage cuts to the ceremony, where Michael's purple-haired bride, Destiny, stands before him, with his own mother officiating.
It all seems innocent enough until Michael looks up at Destiny and whispers, "you're screwed." What follows can only be described as a cringe-worthy display of toxic masculinity as Michael launches into a speech that would make even the most hardened porn star blush.
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Millions of others soon shared his shock and disbelief as the viral footage of the groom's offensive speech spread like wildfire across social media platforms.
The video begins with an unsettling scene, as the groom, Michael, leans in to tell the wedding photographer that he hopes he and his future wife "have a lot of sex."
The apparent groomzilla said that only "two things are required to keep me happy," which were keeping his "belly full" and his genitals "empty.” "Though you're amazing at half of it, we really need to get you some cooking lessons," the cretin declared, eliciting both chuckles and groans from the audience.
He continued, "Even if my belly isn't full, there is no one I could ever love more in this lifetime unless I actually get a chance to meet Margot Robbie."
As Michael launches into his offensive speech, Destiny can be seen in the video giggling nervously, with her vow script covering her face.
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However, her other half's impromptu bridal roast was far from done. "Since the beginning, I was always told life gets even better when the kids fall asleep and you tell me to come to the bedroom," Michael quipped to uncomfortable laughter.
Michael's vows escalated in offensiveness, with his boudoir descriptions becoming increasingly lurid.
At one point, even Michael's own mother, who had been standing silently until now, couldn't hold back her disapproval.
She hissed his name in mock anger, clearly embarrassed by her son's vulgar comments. To make matters worse, she even joked that Michael was "grounded" over the NSFW speech, drawing attention to the situation's absurdity.
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Despite this, Michael continued with his offensive diatribe, seemingly unaware of his words' impact on those around him.
The reaction to Michael's offensive vows was swift and severe, with appalled viewers taking to social media to express their disgust.
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Many slammed Michael for his controversial comedy routine, calling the speech "icky" and a "red flag" for the couple's future together. One viewer was so shocked by the speech that they couldn't believe it was real, writing, "My jaw was on the floor...is this real? Immediately, no."
“That’s actually so sad because he only talked about her [physically] not that he loved her not anything like that,” another lamented.
“If I was her, we’d no longer be married & I’d tell him to go find Margot Robbie so he can be rejected by two women in the same day,” quipped one commenter.
Despite the backlash, Destiny was quick to defend her hubby. In her response on TikTok, captioned “sorry not sorry,” the alleged happily married gal said that she did not regret one thing about her soulmate’s speech or her big day in general.
“Yes I’m happy, yes I’m still married, yes, I love my wedding, and there is nothing that I would have changed,” she declared. “I loved his vows. I loved my vows. I loved our wedding day.”
Destiny went on to describe how his vows “showcased a piece of his personality, which is the humor side, which is definitely Michael.” She said, by contrast, her vows displayed her character, which is “not outspoken like Michael.”
In stark contrast to her husband's offensive and vulgar vows, Destiny's heartfelt speech was a breath of fresh air for the wedding guests and online viewers alike.
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The video of her vows, posted on TikTok by Pajak, quickly went viral, with many praising Destiny for her sincere and loving words.
In her speech, Destiny described her husband as her "best friend" and "knight in shining armor," expressing her gratitude for his unwavering support and affection.
She acknowledged that they may be "two opposites," but added that they "go together so damn well."
She added that she knew what she was “getting into” when she married him, per the video. “I have known him since 2010, this is how he was since then,” the bride explained. “We started dating in 2013, he was like this then.”
Destiny concluded the clip with a rebuttal to all the “haters,” writing: “I know you’re wrong because I actually know my relationship and I know myself and I know Michael.
“So, I’m sorry if you’re just not that happy with your life,” she continued. “There’s never a dull moment in my relationship. I’m sorry if you don’t have the same. And if you don’t want the same, good for you, go find someone who you think you deserve or deserves you.”
Destiny declared that “Michael is too good for me,” adding, “I will say that till the day I die.”
