Valentine's Day: Yay or Nay, Hooray?

[Ethros]

I used to hate it as a singleton; depressing and the like.
Whereas now I realise it's a good time to be single.
I don't have to bother buting shitty card
I don't have to get anyone some cheap flowers
I don't have to spunk money on some tackey present

Oh yeah. The bachelor life is the place to be

 

[RAMA]

Yeah I love V-Day, but rarely say yay.

RAMA

 

[Lookingglassman]

Well I aint got nobody and that is fine with me. At least I dont have to spend money on some chick.

 

[RAMA]

Well I aint got nobody and that is fine with me. At least I dont have to spend money on some chick.

How's that attitude working for ya?

RAMA

 

[Augustus]

I think it is ok. My girlfriend and I are using it as an excuse to do some fun stuff. But I see a lot of people throw down a lot of money and go crazy...

 

[Bob The Skutter]

I haven't been seeing anyone in about 5 years, so nay, I guess.

 

[Goji]

I am going to change my vote to "Yay" now because I just got a box of cookies delivered in the mail for Valentine's Day.

 

[Philo]

I've always found it amusing that Valentine's Day is as much an excuse to be morally indignant and unabashedly misanthropic as anything else. You kind of have to like that.

You have entirely too much time on your hands J.

I am a romantic at heart.
J.

You know, it's too bad neither of us is gay or a woman, because I think we'd be pretty good for each other. You should come visit me, I know a lot of great women who would love to be with you -- and if not, you can be my Valentine.

Seriously, though, I'm sorry for anybody who's having a hard time of it this year. I understand that it can be a difficult holiday to endure.

As lonely and as depressed about love as I have been in my life before, I've never really looked down on Valentine's Day. I don't see it as an offense to my failure, and its commercialization is really no worse than any other major holiday. All the same, I don't think it's particularly wonderful either. I mean, I guess I can kind of get behind part of the sentiment, but I don't see why dedicating an entire day is necessary or even beneficial. I do like giving things and sharing things with people I care about, but Valentine's Day is really the least fun of all the occasions to do that for me. There's just something not quite right about having everything within eyesight be pink and heart-shaped.

I pretty much agree with this entirely, although I actually like the sentiment behind Valentine's Day. In fact, I made a Valentine for everybody here.

 

[blablover5]

I've always found it amusing that Valentine's Day is as much an excuse to be morally indignant and unabashedly misanthropic as anything else. You kind of have to like that.

So it was a holiday invented by Jonathan Swift.

 

[Trekker4747]

Valentine's Day is a farce. A fake. It's an entirely manufactured, prepackaged, corporate excuse. It's a fiction designed to get people to buy cards, flowers, candy, etc. It's not celebrating anything. There is no objective reason for it. If you're in a relationship, you should show your love 24/7.

Meh. You could say the same about Christmas and the festive spirit (or religious significance if you are into it), Independence Day and patriotism (or your particular national holiday), etc. Of course it's fake and you should be doing that all year long. But humans are creatures of routine, and yearly festivities are a big part of our social behaviour, so no getting over it.

I'd counter that by saying that at least Christmas and Independence Day have roots into something. Christmas being the celebration of the birth of the Christian Savior Jesus, Independence Day the celebration of America getting its independence from England, Halloween for All Saint's Day, Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and the fall harvest, New Years the celebration of the new year, Easter the death and rebirth of Christ, yadda, yadda. All celebrations of some recognisable and tangable and all Holidays without roots in comercailism and though many are far more commercailized today they still have their simpler beginings and the spirt of what they are to some degree still remains.

Valentine's Day? A celebration of buying your girl flowers and chocolate. I mean, really, what are we supposed to be celebrating with this day?

 

[Philo]

Saint Valentine?

Yes, I know there's a tenous, if not non-existent connection between him (well, there were two of them) and the holiday we now celebrate, but you could make similar arguments for any of the other holidays you listed.

The modern version of Valentine's Day has it's roots in the mid-19th century (maybe earlier?), when it was traditional to send (hand-made) Valentines. It's spirit lies in a celebration of love and romance -- something that has existed in one form or another for a long time.

The historical/cultural significance, and the ensuing commercialization of Valentine's Day is pretty much the same as any other modern holiday.

 

[Amaris]

You know, it's too bad neither of us is gay or a woman, because I think we'd be pretty good for each other. You should come visit me, I know a lot of great women who would love to be with you -- and if not, you can be my Valentine.

Seriously, though, I'm sorry for anybody who's having a hard time of it this year. I understand that it can be a difficult holiday to endure.

Thank you, that is the nicest compliment I've ever had!

As for Valentine's Day, yeah it's a little rough, primarily when you see two very happy people together and I don't mean the commercials, I mean two happy people together. Now, I'm glad for them, I really am and I would wish them the best, but I don't mind saying there are times when I'm a bit envious of that relationship.

J.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Valentine's Day is a farce. A fake. It's an entirely manufactured, prepackaged, corporate excuse. It's a fiction designed to get people to buy cards, flowers, candy, etc. It's not celebrating anything. There is no objective reason for it. If you're in a relationship, you should show your love 24/7.

Meh. You could say the same about Christmas and the festive spirit (or religious significance if you are into it), Independence Day and patriotism (or your particular national holiday), etc. Of course it's fake and you should be doing that all year long. But humans are creatures of routine, and yearly festivities are a big part of our social behaviour, so no getting over it.

I'd counter that by saying that at least Christmas and Independence Day have roots into something. Christmas being the celebration of the birth of the Christian Savior Jesus, Independence Day the celebration of America getting its independence from England, Halloween for All Saint's Day, Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and the fall harvest, New Years the celebration of the new year, Easter the death and rebirth of Christ, yadda, yadda. All celebrations of some recognisable and tangable and all Holidays without roots in comercailism and though many are far more commercailized today they still have their simpler beginings and the spirt of what they are to some degree still remains.

Valentine's Day? A celebration of buying your girl flowers and chocolate. I mean, really, what are we supposed to be celebrating with this day?

If you want the romantic ideal; Valentine was a third century Roman priest who married people against the Emperors will. He was condemned to death but people supported him. He was befriended by a prison guards daughter and on the day of his death, 14th Feb 269AD he wrote a last letter thanking her for her friendship, signed 'your Valentine'.
St Valentine's day should not be just for boyfriend/girlfriends, husbands/wives but for friends that you appreciate. And for secret admirers
I'll be cooking at home, but with candles and sprinkings of hearts. I hate the way prices for flowers, champagne and meals out are increased on this one day.

 

[Chess Piece Face]

I bought my wife a dozen roses, a balloon that says I Love You and a big teddy bear. I know it's a cliche but I feel like every girl should have that at least once in their lives.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

I bought my wife a dozen roses, a balloon that says I Love You and a big teddy bear. I know it's a cliche but I feel like every girl should have that at least once in their lives.

If you back that up with doing the washing up and a cuddle, you are both going to have a great day. Have a lovely time

 

[Amaris]

Just a note for the ladies:

I cook, I clean, I do laundry, I balance the budget, I hold intelligent conversations, I'm a romantic at heart, I'm deeply passionate and always willing to add a moment of excitement to my life, and I tend to listen very well.

J.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Just a note for the ladies:

I cook, I clean, I do laundry, I balance the budget, I hold intelligent conversations, I'm a romantic at heart, I'm deeply passionate and always willing to add a moment of excitement to my life, and I tend to listen very well.

J.

Why haven't you been snapped up already?

 

[Gryffindorian]

For those who are alone and/or lonely, it has to suck.

I like to put on a brave face on this day.

Well, in my case, I am single and not attached, but I wouldn't say it sucks. Valentine's Day for me is the same as Christmas is for Muslims, Jews, or non-religious people who don't celebrate the holidays. If someone greets me "Happy Valentine's Day," I will return the favor. It doesn't offend or bother me at all.

 

[Crusher Disciple]

Just a note for the ladies:

I cook, I clean, I do laundry, I balance the budget, I hold intelligent conversations, I'm a romantic at heart, I'm deeply passionate and always willing to add a moment of excitement to my life, and I tend to listen very well.

J.

So....what's the shipping and handling cost?

 

[K'Ehleyr]

For those who are alone and/or lonely, it has to suck.

I like to put on a brave face on this day.

Well, in my case, I am single and not attached, but I wouldn't say it sucks. Valentine's Day for me is the same as Christmas is for Muslims, Jews, or non-religious people who don't celebrate the holidays. If someone greets me "Happy Valentine's Day," I will return the favor. It doesn't offend or bother me at all.

That is such a cool view.
To Drone, Valentine's day greetings