The anti-valentine thread

Stoda · Feb 14, 2013, 01:06 PM

I LOVE this thread! Sooo what I needed today!

Stoda · Feb 14, 2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by s4ndm4n2006

I found this thread humorous. Thanks for making me smile. No, not because I'm anti -v -day . Because I found it humorous that those that claim to have such a problem with the day don't realize the best way not to acknowledge or be bothered by it is to ... NOT acknowledge it. All the talk does is draw more attention to the holiday itself - thus more exposure. O.O Just a thought but just as if you want a child's bad behavior to go away, you dont' give them attention for said bad behavior. Do something else on Vday. Just a thought.

Bite me!

(I can say that cause I'm friends with him!!)

Travelinglady · Feb 14, 2013, 01:11 PM

Yes, I confess this tacky "welcome" sign is what I'm using to greet new members today. And now you--to this thread? I like the idea of showing love to anybody on any day. What I don't like about Valentine's Day, as expressed here, is that folks who don't get a Hallmark card (or hey, I'm cheap, a card from the dollar store) can feel left out. And folks who have relatives like children actually can feel hurt if they don't get some kind of remembrance on this day.

That said, I wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day because I do care, and I want you to know that somebody here in the world does. If you want me to "bite you" or kiss your you-know-what for saying that, then so be it! (Some of these messages are funny here! : ) )

Yoda · Feb 14, 2013, 01:13 PM

Have you seen google's VD celebration?

venusss · 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by s4ndm4n2006

I found this thread humorous. Thanks for making me smile. No, not because I'm anti -v -day . Because I found it humorous that those that claim to have such a problem with the day don't realize the best way not to acknowledge or be bothered by it is to ... NOT acknowledge it. All the talk does is draw more attention to the holiday itself - thus more exposure. O.O Just a thought but just as if you want a child's bad behavior to go away, you dont' give them attention for said bad behavior. Do something else on Vday. Just a thought.

but valentine is like bad kitty that pees on your decadent, expensive carpets. Constanly.

Stoda · Feb 14, 2013, 01:16 PM

Stoda · Feb 14, 2013, 01:18 PM

Feb 14, 2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by VenusHalley

but valentine is like bad kitty that pees on your decadent, expensive carpets. Constanly.

haha. Interesting perspective.

TheDragon · Feb 14, 2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PAYNE1

Yes, I confess this tacky "welcome" sign is what I'm using to greet new members today. And now you--to this thread? I like the idea of showing love to anybody on any day. What I don't like about Valentine's Day, as expressed here, is that folks who don't get a Hallmark card (or hey, I'm cheap, a card from the dollar store) can feel left out. And folks who have relatives like children actually can feel hurt if they don't get some kind of remembrance on this day.

That said, I wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day because I do care, and I want you to know that somebody here in the world does. If you want me to "bite you" or kiss your you-know-what for saying that, then so be it! (Some of these messages are funny here! : ) )

Wow. REALLY? That's the same ignorant attitude people who believe they have an understanding of everyone and assume they know better. She's OBVIOUSLY troubled because she doesn't talk to anyone. CLEARLY, he has issues at home because he likes to start fights. She HAS to be a slut because she likes to wear skirts. Oh, all the other kids are only mean to you because they're all SO JEALOUS of how "special" you are.

Seriously, you really think that we have to be people who don't get "Valentine's" to dislike the holiday? Or maybe we're so cynical because nobody will love us? Perhaps some of us genuinely dislike mass consumerism that has cheapened all meaning of love and romance. Others may simply be having fun because their sense of humour is satirical and depreciating. Then there's people who don't really like romance or PDA being shoved in their face.

Not everybody thinks in unicorn farts and overly sugary positive rainbows. Just because someone has a different attitude and take on something than you, does not have to mean that they want to feel better about themselves.

TheDragon · Feb 14, 2013, 02:37 PM

Feb 14, 2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDragon

But you yadda yadda'ed over the best part!

(Sorry...Seinfeld moment...)

optimize990h · Feb 14, 2013, 02:47 PM

I can't remember the last time I truly believed in St. Valentines's Day. :-O

Travelinglady · Feb 14, 2013, 03:07 PM

Maybe I somehow don't get why people are upset about Valentine's Day. I thought I was being helpful. I didn't expect a such strong response to my post. Sorry if I did offend folks. I do understand the consumerism. I was thinking I alluded to that. Oh, well.

Moving on along with a Cupid's arrow in my behind.......

tokiwartooth · Feb 14, 2013, 03:07 PM

TheDragon · Feb 14, 2013, 03:13 PM

Tokiwartooth - You hands down found the best picture.

Nihil · Feb 14, 2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PAYNE1

Maybe I somehow don't get why people are upset about Valentine's Day. I thought I was being helpful. I didn't expect a such strong response to my post. Sorry if I did offend folks. I do understand the consumerism. I was thinking I alluded to that. Oh, well.

Moving on along with a Cupid's arrow in my behind.......

Because cynicism is cool these days. Don't worry.

venusss · Feb 14, 2013, 03:26 PM

Look, pro-valentine people can start their own thread with mush and hearts and pink (I love pink, but eh).

Us cynics will continue to laugh at life. It's how I got by for 28 years.

Feb 14, 2013, 03:26 PM

Nihil · Feb 14, 2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VenusHalley

Look, pro-valentine people can start their own thread with mush and hearts and pink (I love pink, but eh).

Us cynics will continue to laugh at life. It's how I got by for 28 years.

I'm not a pro-valentine person, nor do I not "laugh at life". I just think it's silly in this instance.