Valentine's Day

[fuglystick]

:) :eek: :p

[fuglystick]

[Leprucky Cougar]

newb: lol

Well I agree that as of late Valentine's Day has been commericialized...but just because the advertising industry has done so...doesn't mean that you personally have to give a "bah humbug" to the holiday as well. Don't let that aspect rain on your parade to "spread the love." And I agree with those of you whom hinted at the fact, that there shouldn't be just one day to showcase your love for a signifcant other: you should do that all of the time. But for the sake of those (mostly women, but some men too) that want at least one moment in their intimate lives something special--out of the ordinary from their partner to show affection---and for those that aren't married to have an anniversary the moment shouldn't be taken away.

Now, this isn't an insult to those that are single, for I am too. It's not a day to poke fun at those who are---and its not meant to assume that the only ones obliged or allowed to celebrate are those who are "couples in love."-though that's probably a universal assumption. Any body here every make and give out valentines to each other's classmates when in school? Well then--you had "valentines"--no (5-10 year olds) were dating anyone (at least I think) yet they still would partake in the event. The thing was they had valentines b/c there was some form of a special bond they had--and it didn't neccessarily have to be a relationship.

The thing is guys: We shouldn't continue to endorse the negativity or false portrayal of what Valentine's Day should be or is about. At the same time, it doesn't mean that together, we can't slowly remind those about the true purpose and intent and shade away from the ignorant minds of such advertisers may have for it. Because if you think about it: Valentine's Day isn't the only thing commericalized or commodified. Almost everything is (especially recently) so if we wanna argue about that, we might as well with lots of other things in the world.


Now that the theory issues are over....

For any straight guys on hdc that plan doing something for the lady of your life: if there is ever a time we women say: "Sweetheart, I don't really care about Valentines Day anymore, and I don't really want anything..." (or some similar version of that) DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT believe us. Even if we say this we still want something. Regardless of how big or small that something is. 9/10 we're only saying that because 1.) we wanna hear & see a reaction from u 2.) we're not feeling to well and we don't really mean what we're saying 3.) we're just testing you to see if you'll pass the test and get something anyway.
There is never a time that most women don't appreciate a gift from their men on V.Day---some are so crazed they prepare for the day. If you're married, not reccommended (but expected and appreciated) to top what you did on V.Day for your anniversary. And maybe, just maybe they'll returrn the favor in a physical way. :D

Though there may be a slim bunch of women who truly don't care, a vast majority of us do...so don't go for that line. Word to the Wise :)

[newb]

Later, while standing at a bus stop, he asks an old woman the same question.

She replies, "I am 85 years old, and my eyesight is going. But when I was young, there was a sure way of telling a man's age. If I put my hand down your pants and play with your balls for 10 minutes, I will be able to tell you your exact age."

As there was no one around, the man thinks, What the hell and lets her slip her hand down his pants.

Ten minutes later, the old lady says, "Okay, it's done. You are 47."

Stunned, the man says, "That was brilliant. How did you do that?"

The old lady replies, "I was behind you at McDonalds."


Now see....THATS romantic.

[urgeok2]

An ugly man walks into his local pub with a big grin on
his face. "What are you so happy about?" asks the barman.
"Well, I'll tell you," replies the ugly man. "You know, I live by the railroad tracks.
Well, on my way home last night, I noticed a young woman tied to the tracks, like in the films. I, of course, went and cut her free and took her back to my place.
Anyway, to make a long story short, I scored big time! We made love all night, all over the house.
We did everything, me on top, sometimes her on top, every position imaginable!"
"Fantastic!" exclaimed the barman. "You lucky bastard, was she pretty?"

"Dunno . . . Never found the head!"

[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by fortunato

Anyway, Chrono:

Will you be my valentine?

Of COURSE, J!

A horror Valentines Day sounds fantastic - What's on the agenda for this year's?

Originally Posted by ferretchucker

Ah, just another reminder of how lonely I am. I don't hate the day or people who go out for a meal etc. But really, people should show their love every day and not need to be told when to try extra hard. What I resent is all of the fake stuff like the teddy bears saying "I wuv you" or a half hearted box of chocolates.

Hey - If I wasn't afraid of being arrested... :rolleyes:



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Since I hate Christmas I've decided to get into Valentine's Day over the years... In college if I were single (or in a long-distance relationship), I would go out to Friendly's with my girlfriends to poke at all of the couples who thought that Friendly's is a "romantic getaway."

Now past college I like to get random stuff for my beau for Valentine's Day...

Last year it was chocolate-covered cherry brains... This year it's a couple of odd toy collectibles (Clement's Petit Lapin)... And we're going out to a nice dinner. :D

[Roderick Usher]

Happy Lupercalia everyone!!!

Gotta go run through the streets naked now...bye

[ferretchucker]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

Hey - If I wasn't afraid of being arrested... :rolleyes:

You know I hear the rules are pretty lenient in eastern europe. ;)

[fortunato]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

Of COURSE, J!

A horror Valentines Day sounds fantastic - What's on the agenda for this year's

Oh, I'll most likely bring a whole stack of movies that we'll pick from, like:

I Drink Your Blood
Anthropophagus
Blood Feast
Dead Alive
Lady Snowblood
Scanners
Maniac
The Beyond
Zombi 2


And we'll probably eat pizza and drink beer, too.

Can't wait.

[Leprucky Cougar]

Yay. It's officially V'Day. I heart u guys. :D