So, uh, Happy Valentine's Day

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I'm surprised no one made a thread.

Leaving it to the most emotionally messed up guy here, I guess. :lol:

I love all of you dudes. Even Rosh.
 
Malky and Rosh, sitting in a tree, K I S S I N G.

Just kidding. You know I love all of you. Especially the Dutchies.

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Thanks for the love Malkavian and the member formerly known as CCR. This reminds me...

Is Valentines day for people who care about each other in even the slightest way or only for those romantically involved? I always thought it was for spouse's and relationships.

In any case eat lots of chocolate.

Sincerely,
The Vault Dweller
 
Whatever Valentine's Day means, it still doesn't stop lonely prats from complaining about how commercial and vapid it is, when they turn around as soon as they get a girlfriend and buy, oh what's that, a box of chocolates.
 
History Channel

The History of Valentine's Day
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
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Saint Valentine's Day was yesterday in Australia, because of the time zone difference. A pretty uneventful but nice family dinner was all that we did to 'celebrate' it. We do not care much about religious days or similar cultural festivals, but if it is a nice event, why not get into the spirit?

Talking about strange reactions to Saint Valentines day, some people in India see it as cultural corruption and the super-consumerist Japanese love Saint Valentine's Day so much that they hold it several times a year, even though they are not Christian and that it supposed to be an annual event.
 
Err... the situation in Japan is a tad more complicated than that.

During Valentine's day in Japan, women give gifts to men. Then, on "White Day" (March 14), men give presents to women.

Now, doesn't that make more sense?
 
What i don't understand is why people walk around saying "happy valentine's day" to each other... like its christmas or something.

I think Vday should only be celebrated between loved ones, and that's all.
 
I guess it's in february because spring is about to start. And, well, spring IS the mating season.

Anyway, this made me think of the Japanese tattooist guy who tattooed obscene characters on westerners (this is another thread). Yeah, ok, he doesn't want us to use his language, but how does he explain the Japanese celebrating just about every western holiday there is? Several times a year, apparently. What a retarded hypocrite.

Oh, and Valentine's day should definitely be restricted to lovers. Otherwise you're a faggot. I remember when I was younger, my school sold flowers in different colors to celebrate it. Of course, there were red roses to buy and give to your loved one, but there were also yellow "friendship" tulips, to give to friends. I was like "Hey dudes, that's ghei".

And if there's a lovers' day shouldn't there be a hateday? You know, when it's customary to punch people in the face and give black flowers to others. I'd like to see the Japanese adopt that holiday.
 
Baboon said:
Oh, and Valentine's day should definitely be restricted to lovers. Otherwise you're a faggot. I remember when I was younger, my school sold flowers in different colors to celebrate it. Of course, there were red roses to buy and give to your loved one, but there were also yellow "friendship" tulips, to give to friends. I was like "Hey dudes, that's ghei".
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That is pretty gay. My school was straight-up Christian, you could only send flowers to someone and the commission would check if you were a boy sending to a girl or girl to a boy, all other stuff was not allowed.

Hah, I kid. Only red roses, though, tulips are fucked up ugly flowers anyway

The Butt Dweller said:
Is Valentines day for people who care about each other in even the slightest way or only for those romantically involved? I always thought it was for spouse's and relationships.
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Commercialisation, mate. Give 'em ten years and the spirit of Valentine will mean giving presents to everyone you know/meet on the street. Huzzah!

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February is one of the most depressing months of the year for me. Not only is it the shortest and where valentine's day can be found, but contains my birthday as well, as if to mock me for the things i lack yet yearn for so strongly, namely length and love. my right arm is feeling kind of numb.
 
Kharn obviously feels strongly about Valentine's Day if he's trashing the anchor of his national economy. :wink:
 
Bah! Valentine's Day. Got into a fight with my wife.

Anyway- I guess V-Day is ok. February is a crappy month generally.

One girl I knew tried to explain it- "the girl gets presents, chocolate and dinner, and the guy gets sex. How is that bad?"

My reply- "Because the rest of the year we don't have to pay for it."
 
welsh said:
"the girl gets presents, chocolate and dinner, and the guy gets sex. How is that bad?"

My reply- "Because the rest of the year we don't have to pay for it."
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Regardless, paying for it by investing in a box of chocolates, a well prepared dinner and a fancy bottle of wine almost guarantees that you will get some; I think it's a pretty good arrangement.
 
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