Who hates this ridiculous commercial celebration of pink and the threat of injury should you forget to contribute to Hallmark's already bursting pockets? I despise this fake, badly wrapped nonsense, its sickly smells, it's vile and hideous puppetry. I loathe it for its viscious sentiment, it is not a celebration of love, it is a day of mourning for the freedom to express without ceremony. Join with me brothers and sisters, weep at the state of the world, a world where love is tied in red ribbons and fed on poisonous chocolates filled with duty and fatal to the forgetful. Valentine's day is nothing more than an excuse for people in poor relationships to feel even worse, it does not mend wounds, it opens the maw of chaos and misunderstanding. It lowers mutual appreciation and diminshes trust. Say it with me now "Valentine's day is not the way!" Pink be damned and pernicious commercialism begone, I shall not abide your ways!!!
Originally posted by ToeThen you have already lost them my friend. I shall mourn for your manhood :'(
I'd love to publically agree but, unlike a certain notorious Welshman of late, I'd like mine to remain where they are.
Come people stand up to the February oppression!!!
I wholeheartedly agree.
Tacky card with meaningless words that gets thrown in rubbish bin the following week £10
Bunch of roses £50
Meal for two £70
Taxi to and from meal £10
Takeaway on way home as meal was crap £10
Dent in bank balance £150
I say ban all the so called "special days" like Valentines day, Easter, Christmas.
Bah humbug
Can't stand it myself....
Don't the Welsh have their own patron Saint of romance???
Besides wasn't Valentines Day an invention of Hallmark Greeting cards, I seem to remember it wasn't celebrated before?
It's just a con, like Christmas, Easter and well, any crap supposed celebration that does nothing but bring stress, a strain on your wallet, and usually a massive dose of disappointment because you don't get what you want, or because you are unable to give what others around you want, whether it be love, presents or bl**dy Hallmark Cards.
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Originally posted by StarrmanMy friend, as much as I would love to join you in your struggle against this oppression, I regretfully submit to you that I cannot. I feel your pain, but my pain would be even greater were I to denounce Valentine's day and not submit to the corporate monster that it has become.
Who hates this ridiculous commercial celebration of pink and the threat of injury should you forget to contribute to Hallmark's already bursting pockets? I despise this fake, badly wrapped nonsense, its sickly smells, it's vile and hideous puppetry. I loathe it for its viscious sentiment, it is not a celebration of love, it is a day of mourning for the ...[text shortened]... t the way!" Pink be damned and pernicious commercialism begone, I shall not abide your ways!!!
I gave up this struggle many years ago. I have admitted defeat and now I simply shuffle along aimlessly, almost robotic like in my submission as I purchase flowers, cards, dinner, etc etc... until I am financially drained.
In chess terms... My king has fallen upon it's side. I have resigned...
But I wish you success in your struggle. I hope you find victory where I found only agonizing pain and death. Carry on my good man!. Fight until your last breath is taken or beaten from you. And don't look back. They've found you now, and they're gaining...
Make your own card (for those of you able to manipulate scissors without a subsequent visit to the local hospital), dabble some of your sure-fire cologne on it and deliver it at least a week early because "you can't wait any longer to give it to her." (stop thinking that... 😉 )
You'll be in like Flynn!
I realize this in marked contrast to Starrman's convincing stance but if ya gotta do it why not go with a different slant, both oh-so effective and cheap to boot! 😀
Valentine's doesn't have to be about commercialism. It doesn't take a expensive present, flowers, dinner, gold boullion, etc. to show your special lady that the romance is still alive. Unless, of course, you are dating or married to a complete gold-digger. Then you should just drop the shrew. But anyways, don't let the stench of commercialism ruin an otherwise lovely day of romance. Use your imagination. Use your creativity.
Are there no romantics on RHP who will side with me?!
EDIT - Eagles is with me! Right on, brother!
Originally posted by darvlayMy dear sweet misguided friend, there is nothing wrong with celebrating your love for your partner(s). It is a great thing. But to do so on a day which has been created to punish your wallet and drown you in the inevitable feelings of guilt and atesticularity that result from non-acceptance is to make a mockery of the love that may abound from you to your partner. Choose another day and shout her name from the rooftops! Submit to Valentine's day and you will offer your love nothing more than paltry roses grown from the slag heap of capitalist festivity.
Valentine's doesn't have to be about commercialism. It doesn't take a expensive present, flowers, dinner, gold boullion, etc. to show your special lady that the romance is still alive. Unless, of course, you are dating or married to a complete gold-digger. Then you should just drop the shrew. But anyways, don't let the stench of commercialism ruin an ...[text shortened]... re no romantics on RHP who will side with me?!
EDIT - Eagles is with me! Right on, brother!
Originally posted by eagles54Beware anyone considereing this subterfuge. It can misfire badly - you may merely be seen for the cheapskate she always suspected you were.
Make your own card (for those of you able to manipulate scissors without a subsequent visit to the local hospital), dabble some of your sure-fire cologne on it and deliver it at least a week early because "you can't wait any longer to give it to her." (stop thinking that... 😉 )
You'll be in like Flynn!
I realize this in marked contrast to Starrm ...[text shortened]... if ya gotta do it why not go with a different slant, both oh-so effective and cheap to boot! 😀
I know - I've tried it. 🙁
Starrman - I'm with you all the way. To hell with this commercial nonsense!!!
Originally posted by ShallowBlueIndeed. As with all matters d' amour, this must be carefully planned and executed with a bit of creativity and no "What did this take, all of 15 seconds for you to make" look to it.
Beware anyone considereing this subterfuge. It can misfire badly - you may merely be seen for the cheapskate she always suspected you were.
I know - I've tried it.
Tricky, but achievable.
Originally posted by eagles54I have to agree. In my country it's a known fact that the American husband (and for that matter, even the male boyfriend) often takes his female mate fr granted. Valentines day is a reminder of everyone in a relationship to give their mate a little extra attention - much deserved.
Indeed. As with all matters d' amour, this must be carefully planned and executed with a bit of creativity and no "What did this take, all of 15 seconds for you to make" look to it.
Tricky, but achievable.