Waydago Larry! That was my only chance.The Iron Ninja said:
Well, if you really want to get technical, it was started by the Romans.The Iron Ninja said:
Poll: Valentines Day
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That. It was made by a florist in the U.S.A trying to boost sales, really I don't understand why people give a shit.Bored Tomatoe said:
If you love someone and want to shower them with overpriced crap, at least do it when you can try and palm it off as your own idea, not the biggest day of the year for florists, obviously.
Well as I said, I don't know much about the history of it, and if anyone nearby saw me on the wikipedia page for valentines day I would look rather pathetic.PurpleRain said:
Well in that case, I renounce all things Roman too.
Yeah that's right.
Fuck plumbing.
Who needs it?
People with girlfriends/boyfriends, and spouses like this holiday(sometimes). Single people like it far less. I don't have a girlfriend, so I don't give two cents about it.
Well I've already said it now, I'll just stick with it.PurpleRain said:
Screw the Romans, what have they ever done for us?
[sup]Psst. This is the part where someone says "The aquaduct?"[/sup]
I concur. It happens in my group of friends quite frequently actually, that or shortly after they break up. Perhaps some sort of Harrods Holiday curse?Trivun said:I hear you, mate.Sipher107 said:It always sucks when the girl you want to be with is with their boyfriend on vday...
like for me this year
im glad im not the only one who hates valentines day..
I just hate it because I've never had a girlfriend on Valentine's Day. Other times yes, but not on that one day. However, I still believe in it, because I'm a romantic at heart and would love to spend that day with that special someone. It just hasn't happened yet.
It's a "Meh" holiday for me. Nothing wrong with a bit of remembrance of some Martyrs and on their behalf Wal-Mart doles out red things and candy, and everyone all of a sudden has justified fancy for love.
I've never cared for Valentine's day.
First of all, I love my wife, but I'm terrible with dates. I show her gestures of love and affection every day and love to surprise her. But she gets offended that I don't remember every single date of every single event that occurred in our relationship. I always remember Valentine's day, because we're inundated with it by society for the entire first half of February.
But the whole thing is contrived. Why should we be obligated on this one day to do something romantic? It's like being forced to apologize whether you're wrong or right. If you love someone, do something romantic when they are not expecting it. Not just because you have to.
Women put way too much emphasis on this day and frankly it ruins more relationships than helps.
First of all, I love my wife, but I'm terrible with dates. I show her gestures of love and affection every day and love to surprise her. But she gets offended that I don't remember every single date of every single event that occurred in our relationship. I always remember Valentine's day, because we're inundated with it by society for the entire first half of February.
But the whole thing is contrived. Why should we be obligated on this one day to do something romantic? It's like being forced to apologize whether you're wrong or right. If you love someone, do something romantic when they are not expecting it. Not just because you have to.
Women put way too much emphasis on this day and frankly it ruins more relationships than helps.
I can't even begin to say how much I hate Valentine's Day, it would get me banned from this forum. When it comes to girls, sure I can talk with them, they like me enough, but I'm always the guy they pass over since apparently I'm not dangerous enough, but that horse has been beaten to death and resurrected for the purpose of beating it dead again. Robin Williams put it best, "Women: you can't live with 'em, you can't live with 'em!"
It's kind of like World of WarCraft in the respect that it was a good idea.... in theory... Materialization has really blown it out of proportion, turning it into a festering icon of cheap Hallmark cards, crap holiday merchandise, and the color pink. It 'could' have become a beautiful celebration of true love and human sexuality, but that kind of got blown to hell when people realized they could sell it.
In conclusion, my response to its mentioning is replying that it commemorates the burning of Saint Valentine..... I think that should sum up my feelings for it.
In conclusion, my response to its mentioning is replying that it commemorates the burning of Saint Valentine..... I think that should sum up my feelings for it.
I'm indifferent to the whole thing mostly.
I view it as a time in the colder months to set time aside for the man in my life and get something to show him he means a lot to me. We're both fairly busy with projects and the like so it's nice to get a day to ourselves. It is what you make it. If you sit around being bitter, than perhaps wallowing in self pity is part of what is keeping you single.
I view it as a time in the colder months to set time aside for the man in my life and get something to show him he means a lot to me. We're both fairly busy with projects and the like so it's nice to get a day to ourselves. It is what you make it. If you sit around being bitter, than perhaps wallowing in self pity is part of what is keeping you single.
I fail to recognize valentine's day, as I have never been in a serious relationship on febuary 14th... EVER... strangely enough stuff either goes wrong in november... or doesn't start till june... so it's kinda in a dead zone... and counting that the longest relationship i have held in a romantic sense lasted for maybe a week tops...
Chalk up another bitter, single guy here.
Bad memories of last Valentines day (well, sorta memories, I was severely alcoholic at the time and can't quite remember everything) where my (new ex) girlfriend got really angry at me as I didn't want to go out (I'd cooked her a nice meal, I'm quite a good cook, but had another hangover) because she'd been out all day with other guys (she's now dating one of them and living with the other). So you might expect me to hate this coming Valentines day, based on that experience and being single this time around...
...this year, I shall not be bitter though, nay, for I have realised I am going to save myself about £100 compared to what I used to get up to for my ex (being a self-admitted romantic gets costly). Huzzah! that can go into the "I really need another console fund".
On the whole, I think it's a great concept for a day. Perhaps it has become a little materialistic, what with the stupidly expensive cards, heart-shaded confetti etc; but even if you do fancy getting a gift for that someone special it's still an alright holiday (though I must say, I only think it's worth it for people already in couples, don't go dropping money on expensive stuff for random-person-you-know #4, or whomever, in the hopes that it'll end positive. Make a move if you must, but...actually, this is starting to sound a bit typically-male-oriented. I'll shut up now).
And the roads...
Irrigation...
Medicine... Education... Health...
And the wine...
Public baths!
And it's safe to walk in the streets at night now.
Bad memories of last Valentines day (well, sorta memories, I was severely alcoholic at the time and can't quite remember everything) where my (new ex) girlfriend got really angry at me as I didn't want to go out (I'd cooked her a nice meal, I'm quite a good cook, but had another hangover) because she'd been out all day with other guys (she's now dating one of them and living with the other). So you might expect me to hate this coming Valentines day, based on that experience and being single this time around...
...this year, I shall not be bitter though, nay, for I have realised I am going to save myself about £100 compared to what I used to get up to for my ex (being a self-admitted romantic gets costly). Huzzah! that can go into the "I really need another console fund".
On the whole, I think it's a great concept for a day. Perhaps it has become a little materialistic, what with the stupidly expensive cards, heart-shaded confetti etc; but even if you do fancy getting a gift for that someone special it's still an alright holiday (though I must say, I only think it's worth it for people already in couples, don't go dropping money on expensive stuff for random-person-you-know #4, or whomever, in the hopes that it'll end positive. Make a move if you must, but...actually, this is starting to sound a bit typically-male-oriented. I'll shut up now).
And the sanitation!The Iron Ninja said:
And the roads...
Irrigation...
Medicine... Education... Health...
And the wine...
Public baths!
And it's safe to walk in the streets at night now.
