Valentines Day

Well, today is Valentines Day (in case you didn't already know). It's a day that I, personally, dread every year. In my opinion, it's pointless and overrated. It's another holiday that someone made up just to get money out of people, and it's always blown out of proportion (just like every other holiday in the US). You may be thinking, I'm only saying Valentines Day is stupid because I don't have a Valentine. Well, you're sadly mistaken. Even if I had someone to share Valentines Day with, I would still feel the same about it.

Today is the day where people will spend loads of money on their significant other to show them just how much they "love" them. It's sad that people are shown love by how much you spend or how extravagant the gift is. Don't get me wrong, it's nice to have someone send you roses or give you a sweet card or whatever, but honestly on Valentines Day you know it's coming. I'd rather be spontaneously given roses on a regular, normal, non-holiday, day. Plus, Wal-Mart is getting more money than they can count for this holiday, and I don't particularly like Wal-Mart, and I have good reason. I used to work there. I mean, yes, it may be good for the economy or whatever because people are spending so much money, but I just think it's ridiculous.

It's also a day where many people get their feelings hurt. Especially if you're in high school or middle school. Schools always do these Valentines sales where you buy a balloon, or a rose, or a card for someone you want to be your Valentine. Then on Valentines Day people go from class to class handing the Valentines out to the people who received one. That's always a disaster because as these gift givers are handing out these gifts you're wondering to yourself if you got one. You secretly wish someone did give you one and when your name isn't called to receive a Valentine, you're upset and you feel stupid. With all these other people getting Valentines (and sometimes more than one) you feel left out, and that's no way to feel. I'll admit, every year in high school, I bought myself a Valentine just to make myself feel better, and that's just pathetic. If there were no Valentines Day, people wouldn't have to feel that way.

Anyway, I know I'm probably boring you with my rant on this oh-so-special day, so I'll leave you with a poem you can laugh at. :)

Anti-Valentines Day Poem

Hearts, and roses, and kisses galore, 

What the hell is all that shit for?

People get mushy and start acting queer, 

It's definitely the most annoying day of the year.

This day needs to get the hell over with and pass, 

Before I shove something up Cupid's ass.

I'll spend the day so drunk I can't speak,

And wear all black for the rest if the week.

Guys act all sweet, but soon it will fade, 

For all they are doing is trying to get laid.

The arrow Cupid shot at me  must not have hit, 

Because I think this "love" thing is a complete crock of shit.

So here's my story, what else can I say?

Love bites my ass, so fuck Valentines Day!

(By the way, I didn't write this. I have no idea who did.)