Valentines day: Fucking pointless...

[The Jitterskull]

Seriously, for those of you in love, or in a relationship...

Why does there need to be one day to blow tons of money on gifts and stuff? When you're with your happy other, you don't need one day to celebrate your love. If you're truly content with each other, every day is a valentine's day-- is it not?

Unconditional love is a beautiful thing.

Plus its a good excuse for a gold digger to milk your wallet, and why does the male always have to get something for the woman? Why not vice-versa :mad:

:rant:

Are you spending money on valentines day? Will you get in trouble if you don't (Aka: are you EXPECTED to buy stuff)?

[BlackopsNinja]

how bout its a day DEDICATED to expressing that. sometimes reassurance is nice. its nice to have a "couples day" not every day do you get to tell your S/O how you feel about them except on V-day. Its just a day that has been set aside so both of you can do something nice for each other and fall in love all over again. i think YOUR just sour because your having problems with your gf right now (or lack thereof)

[Kinkou]

i hope not because i don't have any money. and i'm going to feel pretty crappy if zok spends money on me, and i don't do anything... for the record we are a few hundred miles from each other but it doesn't bother me that its valentines day... as far as i am concerned its just another holiday for corporate america to profit off of and doesn't have a lot of meaning with me. getting gifts would be just as meaningful any other time of the year, be they monetarily valuable or not

it does piss me off that the media tries to make everyone fucking think they need to do this shit just so they make a few bucks

[Combat Womabt]

I agree.
I mean, it's not like we do shit for their birthday, anniversary, christmas, new years, Spring break, 4th of july, ect. ect.

We celebrate so many holidays to begin with, and almost all women expect something romantic on all of them. Is it not enough that EVERY DAY OF THE FUCKING YEAR you show these people you love them, and then you have a shit ton of holidays.
since january and febuary are such dry months for holidays to begin with, obviously some woman thought it would be a good idea to have another one where if we guys dont get shit right, not only will they with hold sex, but they will tell everyone what a shitty person you are for not getting them something, or doing something up to their expectations.

[whimsi]

It's a good opportunity for guys to be affectionate who aren't normally very affectionate.

You can be with a guy and still wish he was more affectionate on a daily basis.

Valentines day is a holiday for the men, damn it. It's there so you ONLY have to be a gent for one day a year. Then you can be a slackass the rest of the year.

XD

[Frank]

I've got no problems with Valentines day. Being one of the assholes who goes "corporate money making day!1 LAwl!1" are just as bad if not worse than those who complain about being single for Valentines day. It's not a mandatory holiday like Halloween and my birthday, if you won't want to participate,single or not, don't do it. If you do, buy some chocolates and get your dick sucked.

[Mutant Funk Drink]

Here's my big problem with days like "valentines day".

I'm 20 years old. I only make so much money to support myself and for doing fun things on my free time(and often with my girlfriend). During every holiday and special occasion, my wallet gets ass raped to the point where I almost never have enough spending money in between those holidays. This means that between those holidays, my girlfriend will almost never see the likes of any kind gestures from me such as flowers, jewelry, etc.

My point is that giving gifts without occasion is so much nicer and thoughtful than giving gifts on days when they're expected from you. But because there are so many fucking commercial holidays and because there's so much expectation from women, I(and maybe you too) never have the money to give them gifts unexpectedly during non-holidays.

I hate holidays. I would personally like to eliminate gifts from all holidays, and just make the holidays a time off from work and school. Maybe keep Christmas, but only make it one nice gift per person instead of everybody getting a big shitpile of crappy gifts. Aside from that, I'm tired of always losing money because I'm expected to willingly surrender it for a holiday that some other phony person came up with. I personally don't expect shit from anyone on holidays, nor do I ever ask for such gifts. Why would I want to be a burden on someone else? It's a sick, sick commercial world that we live in.

EDIT: And you know what? Valentines day is bullshit. You know why? Because not everybody gets the day off. That's right, I'm fucking working on valentines day. I'm sure a lot of people are too. But you're still supposed to hand over your money and buy stupid shit. That way not only can businesses use you for labor, but they can also make a shitload off you at the same time.

[whimsi]

Here's my big problem with days like "valentines day".

I'm 20 years old. I only make so much money to support myself and for doing fun things on my free time(and often with my girlfriend). During every holiday and special occasion, my wallet gets ass raped to the point where I almost never have enough spending money in between those holidays. This means that between those holidays, my girlfriend will almost never see the likes of any kind gestures from me such as flowers, jewelry, etc.

My point is that giving gifts without occasion is so much nicer and thoughtful than giving gifts on days when they're expected from you. But because there are so many fucking commercial holidays and because there's so much expectation from women, I(and maybe you too) never have the money to give them gifts unexpectedly during non-holidays.

I hate holidays. I would personally like to eliminate gifts from all holidays, and just make the holidays a time off from work and school. Maybe keep Christmas, but only make it one nice gift per person instead of everybody getting a big shitpile of crappy gifts. Aside from that, I'm tired of always losing money because I'm expected to willingly surrender it for a holiday that some other phony person came up with. I personally don't expect shit from anyone on holidays, nor do I ever ask for such gifts. Why would I want to be a burden on someone else? It's a sick, sick commercial world that we live in.

Pro-Tip: You don't have to spend money on Valentines day to impress your girlfriend. Be creative, man.

[Afromonk]

Me and my missus are staying in, getting a takeaway, watching a film and cuddling up on the sofa.

A lot of people complain about how corporate and commercial it is and still go out and get stuff.
My view is even though the day is heavily commercialized, do something about it.
Do special things like walks along the beach, meals, different activites.
Too many people rely on the material part of it and not enough goes into the idea of what is actually behind it.
:)

[Mutant Funk Drink]

Pro-Tip: You don't have to spend money on Valentines day to impress your girlfriend. Be creative, man.

One thing I forgot to state is that it's not just about the money; It's about the time. I'd rather do nice things for my girlfriend on my time. Not when businesses tell me to. And I wouldn't have such a problem with valentines day if it wasn't surrounded by a bunch of other bullshit holidays and occasions(birthdays, christmas, anniversaries, graduation presents, etc.).

Do special things like walks along the beach, meals, different activites.
I would do that, but it's been raining and freezing cold for days where I am. :p

[Rainycity]

Seriously, for those of you in love, or in a relationship...

Why does there need to be one day to blow tons of money on gifts and stuff? When you're with your happy other, you don't need one day to celebrate your love. If you're truly content with each other, every day is a valentine's day-- is it not?

Unconditional love is a beautiful thing.

Plus its a good excuse for a gold digger to milk your wallet, and why does the male always have to get something for the woman? Why not vice-versa :mad:

:rant:

Are you spending money on valentines day? Will you get in trouble if you don't (Aka: are you EXPECTED to buy stuff)?


if you want the pussy you need to treat her like a prositute and pay for it

[Fetus-Smasher]

It's a good opportunity for guys to be affectionate who aren't normally very affectionate.

You can be with a guy and still wish he was more affectionate on a daily basis.

Valentines day is a holiday for the men, damn it. It's there so you ONLY have to be a gent for one day a year. Then you can be a slackass the rest of the year.

XD

Your boyfriend sounds like a big pussy.
1 day out of the year is too much to ask, don't like it, then turn lezbo.

[whimsi]

Your boyfriend sounds like a big pussy.
1 day out of the year is too much to ask, don't like it, then turn lezbo.

Actually, my boyfriend is awesome.

We don't do anything too extreme for Valentines day, but he always does something for me.

I also do something for him. I spend much more money on him for valentines day than he spends on me. Lingerie is fucking expensive.

[Shrike]

It really is just a hallmark holiday. I will barely even notice it.

[Agent 008]

i hope not because i don't have any money. and i'm going to feel pretty crappy if zok spends money on me, and i don't do anything... for the record we are a few hundred miles from each other but it doesn't bother me that its valentines day... as far as i am concerned its just another holiday for corporate america to profit off of and doesn't have a lot of meaning with me. getting gifts would be just as meaningful any other time of the year, be they monetarily valuable or not

Girls all say that, and then you actually ignore Valentine's, and they get all depressed.

[Struwwelpeter]

I agree, in fact I find every holiday to be an insult to humanity. Has man not evolved beyond holding these worthless little rituals? I'm often stifled by holidays as I'm not the kind of person who likes to take a break from what I have decided I'm here on Earth to do, and thus when I take a holiday I always regress from my true desires. Time is hell.

[Kinkou]

i'm not your average gal

and yeah, they all say that too, right?

why am i even trying to tell you something? ;)

[Angry Blue Bird of Death]

The point of Valentines day is to make you feel obligated to show affection towards someone....... most Zoklets are going to feel awful tommorow.

[Struwwelpeter]

i'm not your average gal

and yeah, they all say that too, right?

why am i even trying to tell you something? ;)



You are an average tart, an attention whore, an example of what women become when you don't beat their asses from adolescence.

[The Jitterskull]

how bout its a day DEDICATED to expressing that. sometimes reassurance is nice. its nice to have a "couples day" not every day do you get to tell your S/O how you feel about them except on V-day. Its just a day that has been set aside so both of you can do something nice for each other and fall in love all over again. i think YOUR just sour because your having problems with your gf right now (or lack thereof)

Did I express my OP wrong or did you read the OP wrong?

This is not about a lack of lust whatsoever. Please, tell me where I worded it wrong so I can fix it... or please re-read it again. Thank you.

Being one of the assholes who goes "corporate money making day!1 LAwl!1" are just as bad if not worse than those who complain about being single for Valentines day. It's not a mandatory holiday like Halloween and my birthday, if you won't want to participate,single or not, don't do it. If you do, buy some chocolates and get your dick sucked.

Ditto to you too. Please see above.

[Rape in Bar]

I fucking hate Valentine's, mainly because I have >1 friends at my school, don't even think about possible relationship partners. It's a nice day to wallow in self pity about how much of a social failure I am here. But I guess Valentine's is probably one of those things where if you have a date, you'll love it; if you're like me and you don't then it sucks.

[Mutant Funk Drink]

I fucking hate Valentine's, mainly because I have >1 friends at my school, don't even think about possible relationship partners. It's a nice day to wallow in self pity about how much of a social failure I am here. But I guess Valentine's is probably one of those things where if you have a date, you'll love it; if you're like me and you don't then it sucks.

I have a date, and I still think it's bullshit. :mad: I go above and beyond for my woman all the time, and yet on valentines I'm expected to do things for her because I'm the guy. On valentines, it should be the other way around; it should be her showing me gratitude for being a good boyfriend.

[whimsi]

I have a date, and I still think it's bullshit. :mad: I go above and beyond for my woman all the time, and yet on valentines I'm expected to do things for her because I'm the guy. On valentines, it should be the other way around; it should be her showing me gratitude for being a good boyfriend.

And she never does above and beyond for you? Ever?

If that's so, if you feel like she needs to "make it all up to you" on this day, you need a better partner.

[Fenrir]

Being single, I actually don't mind Valentine's day. I get to munch on the candy my female friends bring to school for their classes. What pisses me right off is the way girls act about it all, most of them being so god damned enthusiastic about a holiday. Sure, they give back to their boyfriends (or at least, some of them do, and their boyfriends give them gifts, too), but... seriously, I thought that was what anniversaries are for.

[redhead]

It's just a hallmark holiday. Do not celebrate them.

[Mantikore]

i spent the day with friends, just like any holiday

[redhead]

i spent the day with friends, just like any holiday
I spent mine on zoklet and /b/, just like any holiday.

[-Fuck-]

I am going to wake up, and play videogames all fuckin day long tomorrow because I'm off work.

If I were in a relationship, I'd be boning daily and tomorrow would be just another bonefest, because my wand of love is actually, the greatest gift in the world. But nobody's gettin it because I'm greedy.

Fuck valentine's day.
:)

[yoplait]

Me and my missus are staying in, getting a takeaway, watching a film and cuddling up on the sofa.

Awwe. :( /cuddles pillow

[Mutant Funk Drink]

And she never does above and beyond for you? Ever?

If that's so, if you feel like she needs to "make it all up to you" on this day, you need a better partner.

I actually don't expect very much from her. She doesn't buy me shit, and I frankly don't care. All I want is her company and for her to love me. I don't like valentines day because it creates this bullshitty expectation for me to put out something that I don't really need to put out in the first place. I don't like how valentines day is one-sided. It just doesn't seem very mutual to me; since when does the girl buy the guy dinner, or get him something like a gift on valentines? Hardly ever. Maybe a card or chocolates, but the guy is always expected to go above and beyond when it comes to doing all of the work(flowers, jewelry, dinner, misc. romantic bullshit). Socially forcing me to do these things make my efforts insincere. I shouldn't have to do more than(or what) I already do just because TV, jewelers, candy makers, and greeting card companies tell people that I should. It's udder nonsense. I just see it as one-sided as far as the sexes go, and I also see it as another guaranteed way for the companies to get a hold of your money. I by no means think that she should make anything up to me. The sad thing is that it is pretty much mandatory if you have a girlfriend. If you don't add up to their expectation, they'll remember it forever and never forgive you for it, regardless of whether they say they "don't care" or not.

It's so fucking commercial. Do you think anyone would hear about valentines day or give a shit about it if companies couldn't make a profit off it? I think not. Nobody gives a shit about Grandparents' Day or Earth Day. Know why? Little to no money involved.

How about a day where you're extra kind and courteous to everyone you meet? Oh yeah, it doesn't exist because nobody can make money off it. That and because it actually means having to show love for your fellow men through action rather than buying them useless garbage.

I'd rather save up my money instead of buying stupid shit for every occasion, and find my own time out of the year when I can go on a nice trip with my gal and show her my love that way. None of this jewelry-buying, flower-picking, chocolate-eating, dinner-muncing romantic bullshit.

[THIS IS IMPORTANT GODDAMNIT]

It's good because my mate's girlfriend will bring over movies that are still in the cinemas.

[refugee]

dude, i work at a movie theater tomorrow. So trust me, nobody will hate this holiday more than I :(

[Agent 008]

Awwe. :( /cuddles pillow

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[EveFailed]

Oh, C'MON!
It's only pointless if you aren't getting any tail. Otherwise, it's a good reason to splurge on red & pink lingerie that you'd otherwise find frivolous and in bad taste.

I'm postponing V-day until next weekend, as it inconveniently didn't coincide with my busy schedule.

[Rocko]

I'm probably just going to grab some movies off the net to watch or something.

[Imperium]

i hope not because i don't have any money. and i'm going to feel pretty crappy if zok spends money on me, and i don't do anything... for the record we are a few hundred miles from each other but it doesn't bother me that its valentines day... as far as i am concerned its just another holiday for corporate america to profit off of and doesn't have a lot of meaning with me. getting gifts would be just as meaningful any other time of the year, be they monetarily valuable or not

it does piss me off that the media tries to make everyone fucking think they need to do this shit just so they make a few bucks

i wish my girlfriend shared the same views as you

im just looking forward to steak and blowjob day next month

[refugee]

i wish my girlfriend shared the same views as you

im just looking forward to steak and blowjob day next month

hell yeah! March 20, Steak and knobber day! This year is going to be a good one.

[Darkhunter]

I sat around and watched movies all day, smoked pot and played pool

[Duelist]

Me and my missus are staying in, getting a takeaway, watching a film and cuddling up on the sofa.


You cheeky bastard

[Afromonk]

You cheeky bastard

Yup
:D

[Irukanji]

Fail Day is Fail.

[Afromonk]

Fail Day is Fail.

Why?
Was it 'coz Lonely Day was Lonely for you?

[Kinkou]

Why?
Was it 'coz Lonely Day was Lonely for you?

it was lonely for me :( but not a complete failure

[Afromonk]

Awwww
Didn't you see Zok?

[Kinkou]

Awwww
Didn't you see Zok?

nope, i didn't really expect to though. we live a few hundred miles from each other... i made him drive here last, so i'll be driving there next. when ever i get the chance :)

[IWD]

It really is just a hallmark holiday. I will barely even notice it.

I didn't know gays even celebrated Valentines day.:confused:

[Osirius]

Bleh. It's a double-sided holiday. Great if you're in a relationship; basically a day to spend together and fuck. If your single, with no date, well, enjoy watching all the happy couples if you decide to try and go somewhere.

I don't so much mind the corporate-ness of it, as it's done with a decent excuse. Do something special for that someone special. And hey, there's always leftover chocolate at the stores to get! In fact, I'll bet the dark chocolate is half off.....

<Runs off to see>

[Saline Colors]

Wow! A ten dollar bear made in Guatemala by exploited child labor!

Now that's love.