What's your opinion on Valentine's day?

[Charles]

I like Valentine's Day; I won't offer any complaints about it. I feel like one of the minority here who's not draped in black cutting myself and drawing dead birds to the "Beautiful People" song. Any day that places a special emphasis on a good message like "love" is cool with me.

It's probably especially useful for older married couples with kids whose affections for one another are sometimes taken for granted in the daily grind of life. It's a nice day for reminding people to set time aside and rekindle some romance when they might otherwise not. It's also a day for starting new relationships, as I've seen mentioned here.

That's why I can't see how so many people can be bitter over a day that celebrates positive human emotions as opposed to all the terrible crap that takes place day in and day out. So, yeah, I don?t think Valentine?s Day is promoting the importance of demonstrating love in a profuse way for one day. It?s just sort of a reminder for people who are up to their necks in the other aspects of their lives.

[wiccansamurai]

I never hated Valentine's day. (I'm only saying that because this year I have a boyfriend) Actually, for this year's I'm... grounded. T_T Through Adam's birthday, too. But I'm going to give him a painting I made when he actually comes to school. (He graduated a semester early, but still comes to visit every now and then.)

On Valentine's day I'll be playng for the ball for jazz band. Better than sitting at home other wise. I picked a horrible time to get grounded for the first time in all my fifteen years. *sobs*

And I'd hate to do something super special for Adam everyday. VD just gives me a chance to give him a special present (the watercolor) that I would never have had the reason to really give to him before.

[Isen`tar]

Yay for the angsty fella who posted the thing from Maddox's site. And damn them for doing it before I could.

I suppose I could go into some long winded discussion about how it's made up by hallmark and thus has no significance. However, I believe I'll make a more original argument.

Valentines Day. The most evil day of the year.

Why is it evil you say? Well, just look about you! Hearts, deep red (the color of blood) and vicious women all threatening to castrate you should you forget a box of chocolate and some sort of blood-red flower. Well, no thank you.

Any holiday which gives women a reason to act like they should only on their anniversary is EVIL!

[Terpischore]

[color=blue][size=1]Ick. Valentine's Day. Full of stereotypes and cheap holidays-- like Halloween. Aren't they the same? Only difference is that Halloween, you ask for the candy. On V-Day, it's just a common known fact that you're supposed to give it to other people because it's "special"...ugh..

I remember back in grade school, I would be up on February 13 trying to remember who all was in my class so I could give them a valentine and then scrounging up old Power Rangers valentines so everybody would get at least one. I stayed up past my bedtime (probably like, 9) and I was always so tired and then so dissapointing when the person who gave me the valentine didn't even write a message, just saying "To: Hayley, From: Blah". It didn't really feel that special.

Middle school wasn't that much better. I think maybe we had a dance....not sure if I went to that or not, but I know that I was single on both consecutive years. I just hated the day because you were supposed to act all loving and caring and nobody really gave a damn about me in 7th grade and that was fine with me. People would fill out val-o-grams and would I get one? Nope. In 8th grade it was a bit better--I got like, 2 from my friends...but that was it.

Hell, one girl even made a big statement by going completely goth on V-day. She was known to be really smart and sarcastic, but she always wore rainbow colors and stuff like that, but then BOOM! Black makeup and eyeliner, black skirt, black shirt....we were all like, WHOA.

And the malls go crazy with all of the pink and red shirts with hearts all over them and I just see it as a big merchandise scandal just like all the other holidays out there.

This year, again, I don't have a "date", but since V-day lands on a saturday, it doesn't really matter. But, of course, the val-o-grams and the carnations will be passed out, and will I get any? Nope, probably not. Not from a guy, that's for sure.

Point is, it's just a hoax. I really don't like it, but I wouldn't go running around the school screaming just to prove my point. [/color][/size]

[Swordsaint]

I kind of like V-day. Like some others that have posted on here, I thinks it's a day to remind people about their relationships when they're neck deep in other crap. And it's a day for people to hook up with each other.

I'm not denying that all the malls and corporations out there try to cash in on V-day. I mean of course they do! people want to do thing for that special someone, and V-day is a traditional time to do it...

Ya know, when you look at it, it's not Valentines day that sucks. It's all the inconsiderate and advantageous pricks out there that are...

[RainbowChick]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Swordsaint [/i]
[B]Ya know, when you look at it, it's not Valentines day that sucks. It's all the inconsiderate and advantageous pricks out there that are... [/B][/QUOTE]

That's what I was gonna say! Oh well, what Swordsaint said is so true. If those 'inconsiderate and advantageous *****' weren't there I think lots of people would like Vday.

Personally, I'm kinda indifferent to Vday. Sure I gave thise cards in elemtary and I still give them to friends cause I think they're rather sweet. And I get a present for my boyfriend and him one for me (hopefully, lol). I think I like Vday but then I think of the years that I spent alone, no cards no anything, feeling like crap. I think that's really unfair, having a holiday that makes ppl feel bad.

I dunno, I guess I'm kind of mixed up about it. I hope anyone who isn't feeling so good about Vday finds the guy/girl of her/his dreams and lives happily ever after (hmmm... although i doubt 'happily ever after exists, lol.)

[the_fizz]

[color=royalblue]Well for me I never really cared one way or thing other for Valentines Day. I mean I love to decorate for it and I love to get and give the gifts, but it can really suck if you are not with someone. So, as for me I just going spend it with my loved ones this year, yes that means that I am going to be ?single? for a day because he is a forgetful. Men they never remember day like Valentine?s Day anyways. :rolleyes: [/color]

[Kanariya]

[size=1][color=chocolate]Bleh, I never really did like Valentine's Day at all. When is it anyway? O.o

I hated the parties in Elementary school always. The cards; heh, Semjaza told it all. Stupid Lisa Frank company always had the pink and red stuff, the happy animals and the messages were..ugh.
Unfortunately, I had to give cards like that out to everyone, and so I did, and luckily no one would pay any attention to the card and end up staring at the cards with lollipops attached to them.

Even with the candy and all, I still don't like it. Hardly I got lollipops, and I can't eat too much chocolate or I'll get sick. I mean I could eat almost half of a hershey bar and get sick immediately. Ugh.

And just think this year in Middle School. That's worse. Please don't have a Valentine's Day party...[/size][/color]

[James P. Galvatron]

What kind of cards did you people get I had X-men cards the guys and girls loved those, then I got NBA cards, and don't forget my fav. cards cartoon cards they had Simpsons and garfield and others. I might try to get a girlfriend, but I usually don't feel like wasting my time why be like everyone else so close to V.D. the day girls at our school expect presents from there boyfriend im 14 male I can't get a job I have to be 15 to get a permit. Girls at my school want a guy who has money I just have no luck at my highschool.

[lea]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Queen Asuka [/i]
[B][color=hotpink][size=1]Wrist cutter, you are the coolest guy in existance. Period.[/color][/size] [/B][/QUOTE]

[COLOR=blue]I have to agree with Tori... [/COLOR]

[quote][i]Originally posted by James[/i]
I've always thought it was a bit odd to have one day of the year for all that stuff. Shouldn't you be buying flowers and doing romantic things all the time, rather than on just one day of the year?[/quote]

[COLOR=blue]I have always wondered why many others haven't seen it from that point of view...=\ [/COLOR]

[Swordsaint]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by the_fizz [/i]
[B][color=royalblue] So, as for me I just going spend it with my loved ones this year, yes that means that I am going to be ?single? for a day because he is a forgetful. Men they never remember day like Valentine?s Day anyways. :rolleyes: [/color] [/B][/QUOTE]

Hey! I'm a guy! I Remember Valentines day! I started planning for it last week for my girlfriend. *Does the victory dance* I'm all set for it!
Sorry, but not all men forget about things like valentines day. And no I'm not refering to gay guys. Straight men remember things like that too.

[the_fizz]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Swordsaint [/i]
[B]Hey! I'm a guy! I Remember Valentines day! I started planning for it last week for my girlfriend. *Does the victory dance* I'm all set for it!
Sorry, but not all men forget about things like valentines day. And no I'm not refering to gay guys. Straight men remember things like that too. [/B][/QUOTE]

[color=royalblue]Ok Swordsaint, you are one of the few that fall into the category of a ?good guy? or ?romantic?. If you truly remembered Valentines without anyone?s help I applaud you and you can take a bow:bow:. Let me rephrase what I posted earlier. [/color]

[color=purple]EDIT:: ?[b]MOST[/b], men they never remember day like Valentine?s Day anyways.? [/color]

[color=royalblue]Does that make it better? I am one of the few who well apologies when she did something wrong.
[b]I am sorry for grouping all men into one big group.[/b] :smirk: [/color]

[Swordsaint]

Hmm, I guess I should have posted that I was kind of joking around. But I accept your apology none the less. And thank you for the applause. But I guess I could understand a bit about how you feel. A lot of guys do forget about valentines day.

At my school people have put up posters for V-day parties and all that, but most of them were girls. Most of the guys were talking about how they hated so-and-so, or the big game coming up this weekend. *sighs* I apologize on behalf of men for many guys being inconsiderate dolts.
*Laughs at his rediculous statement* hmmm I'm an idiot...

[ChibiHorsewoman]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Swordsaint [/i]
[B]Hey! I'm a guy! I Remember Valentines day! I started planning for it last week for my girlfriend. *Does the victory dance* I'm all set for it!
Sorry, but not all men forget about things like valentines day. And no I'm not refering to gay guys. Straight men remember things like that too. [/B][/QUOTE]

[color=violet]Saint, you are one of the few men who remembers V-day without help. My husband remebers too tho. Last year he took me to dinner and a movie.

The other two times he sent me a card and tried to call me. I think I'll probably get a call this Saturday, maybe a card. I'm gonna send him an email and try to get ahold of him tonight tho.

As for actual things being done this 14, February 2004. I'm going horseback riding (jumping, using a crop so I show my love for PETA!) I'm bringing the horse heart shaped snacks. After that I'm going to Buffalo with my mom. Then I'll make my friend's hang out with me, even if Tommee [i]did[/i] find a guy who'll give him a free tan!

15.Feb, 2004-Chibi Horsewoman takes all the 1/2 priced chocolate from Wegmans for herself[/color]:laugh:

[Guest masterofskulls]

i hate valentines it was fun in elementry but there is a big differance between elementry and hischool. i dont mean to sound self pittying but no one has ever cared for the silent kid who collects skulls.

[James P. Galvatron]

I am a not really a hopeless romantic nor am I sentimental although occasionally I do give some girls gifts. The reason I usually don't is because I don't have a girlfriend nor a date and if you give a girl that you know a gift she might think you like her I'm not for that. I sit and wait as Vday approaches people with their so called everlasting highschool love it amuses me too watch them fret over what they will buy for her and what he will get her at the same time I feel lucky I don't have to buy any girls a gift while at the same time I feel sad in a dateless no girlfriend Vday will be very sucky this year like the all the rest kind of way. What am I doing wrong besides the fact I don't really have the ambition nor the time to play with girls who are trying to play hard to get that just annoying acting like they are above me or something.

[wrist cutter]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by masterofskulls [/i]
[B]no one has ever cared for the silent kid who collects skulls. [/B][/QUOTE]

It's not like they don't have a good reason.

[amibasuki]

[FONT=arial]darnit, ya beat me to it.

Valentine's Day is great! if you happen to have someone to buy you stuff. :p usually it's the people who don't get stuff are the ones who gripe about it. but the year you do get something you like, it's all great and stuff. meh, I don't expect to be getting anything this year, but no big. I can be jealous for two days (Friday [i]and[/i] Saturday this year >.>') and get over it by Sunday.[/FONT]

[Death's Rose]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by RPCrazy [/i]
[B]Why I Hate V-day: The Ever Growing List

1) I always got the "Sympathy Card" at those grade school parties. They never [I]really[/I] wanted to give me a card, they just did because they had to.

2) I have never had a valentine for V-day.

3) I have never been a valentine on V-day.

4) I'm reminded about how glaringly single I am.

5) #4 happens. Every. Year.

6) People take some sick pleasure in saying to me "Lookit! Asshole #1 (who is not Asshole #1 in their head; only in mine) wants me to be his valentine this year! Tee hee!"

7) I'm bitter.

8) Repeat #2

9) Repeat #3.

10) Repeat #7.

11) Repeat #'s 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

12) Repeat #11...several times.

13) And let us not forget to repeat #5...every year.


Do you really need me to continue? -_-

Yes, V-day is nice if you've got someone to spend it with. I've seen that with my own two eyes...that's why I'm so bitter about it.

And I agree with James...V-day should be every day. But if that were the case, I probably would have committed suicide by now, so I'm very glad it's not. [/B][/QUOTE]

[COLOR=darkblue]Ditto here cept i'm a girl[/COLOR]

[MissWem]

la la la la la *does a happy dance with stupid smile plastered to face*...seriously though, I have never, ever given a second thought to V.D, however this year is different.

I. Have. A. Boy Friend. Yes, but the funny thing is he said he'll be getting me some stuff (naturally he won't say what but I think there are flowers there:D) and the funnier part is, his best friend who recently came back to NZ brought me a gift 0.o"(the thing is I've only met the guy once, all we did was talk on msn)....and flowers....hehehe....I'm feeling so popular.

So his friend, my friend and my boy friend are all going out together on Saturday!! Yay!! This'll be the most fun I've had in ages ^o^