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Usually the Kiss Cam moment is filled with happy people sharing a smooch while the crowd cheers them on. It's a super sweet moment unless you happen to be completely denied a kiss and then mocked by the sports team.

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During a Houston Rockets game Thursday, one fan suffered some real embarrassment after the kiss cam put him and his friend (?) on the jumbotron. He tried to give it a sporting try, but was roundly denied when she turned her head so he caught her cheek instead of her lips.

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Things went from awkward to savage when the screen flashed to a sign saying "friend zone" with caution tape after missed kiss incident.

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People were quick to share some hilarious sympathy for the guy who put himself out there.

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Better luck next time, buddy!

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