The myriad reasons why most men loath Valentine's Day

[Loonman]

1) The checks for Christmas bills were mailed last week

2) Our first date/kiss/sex anniversery is in 3 days

3) We don't shop in women's stores, not even Vicki's Secret, the men you see in there are usually pervos, to some degree.

4) We don't shop, period

5) Logic dictates that there really is no difference between a $50 sweater and a $500 one.

6) Do you really need to go out and eat at Applebee's, again?

7) Flowers are 4 times more expensive on Valentine's Day than any other time, proving corporate collusion

8) Women compete with each other to see who got the most expensive gifts

9) Claudius II should have executed St. Valentine sooner

10) The most we ever get is another stupid bottle of stinky cologne that we have to wear, regardless

[demnan]

1. I can do without Valentine's gifts

but then I can do without some whiny, smelly man who expects me to wash his dirty underwear too!

:nopity:

[AngryYoungMan]

2. Hilarious

Write for magazines! You're funny.

[populistmom]

3. In my case

It's four days before my birthday and six days before our daughter's, so it's also known as "the most expensive week of the year" and I'm frequently reminded of that.

[JVS]

4. Solution to #7: Eastern Orthodox Valentine's Day.

Use their calender and you will get a 2 week delay. This allows you to buy the candy on sale, the flowers on the cheap, avoid the crowds, and it will be harder to forget.

[SOteric]

5. Yes, but...

1) The checks for Christmas bills were mailed last week

And it's our fault you've failed to budget your monies for a holiday that's been on the calendar every year since your birth or clearly state your intentions to by pass it?

4) We don't shop, period

Then maybe you can explain to me why it takes so long to get the average dude out of a hardware store, - or a stereo shop, - or an autoparts store...And why that dude needs 17 different kinds of hammers...? Looks like shopping to me.

5) Logic dictates that there really is no difference between a $50 sweater and a $500 one.

"Logic dictates that there really is no difference between a $50 graphic equalizer and a $500 graphic equalizer." -Making sense to you now?

7) Flowers are 4 times more expensive on Valentine's Day than any other time, proving corporate collusion

Beer, chips, cheese and salami are 6 times more expensive on Superbowl Sunday, proving corporate collusion.

8) Women compete with each other to see who got the most expensive gifts

Men compete with each other to see who can fart the loudest.

10) The most we ever get is another stupid bottle of stinky cologne that we have to wear, regardless

We usually get a cheap card and a 2 year old box of chocolates from the corner gas station. It's really the thought that counts.

:hi:

[KCDem]

14. lol, SOteric!

Witty comebacks! Thanks for a laugh. :hi:

[TXlib]

16. Actually...

There's a BIG difference between a $50 graphic equaliser and a $500 one.

I would claim that the main difference between the $50 sweater and the $500 sweater is that you'd normally be afraid to wear the $500 one.

[SOteric]

18. There's a big difference

between a $50 dollar sweater and a $500 dollar sweater. Including but not limited to whether it is hand or machine knit, natural or man-made fibers, rare or pedestrian dyes in the wool, imported artifact or domestic, and comes from a couture house or K-mart.

I'm not afraid of any of my clothing.

:hi:

[TXlib]

26. I'd be worried about any $500 item of clothing

but particularly so about a sweater, which is prone to pulls.

[KCDem]

35. luckily, sweetie, you're married to me

and I'd kill you if you bought me a $500 sweater.

I'd much rather have this:

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

36. you are my kind of woman!

single? :evilgrin:

[KCDem]

38. um, I am if you're rich!

j/k... married to TXLib, hence the "luckily you're married to me" post. ;)

[TXlib]

39. What'll you pay me for her?

:evilgrin:

Just kidding, honey! I wouldn't sell you...

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

40. you wouldn't?

you haven't even heard my offer yet? :evilgrin:

[afraid_of_the_dark]

6. I'm really all about boycotting Valentine's Day...

I think it's just another way for Hallmark to rake it in. I'd really rather just spend time with my husband, and not have to deal with all of the "romantic" junk.

Except for the after-V-day candy sales... that part is kind of cool :P

[TheMightyFavog]

21. Don't forget DeBeers, as well.

Fucking Diamond cartel.

The worl'd would have a whole lot less suffering with those assboats gone.

[TheMightyFavog]

30. A diamond is...

The embodiement of human suffering, war, pain and death.

And yet people give thes out as tokens of love?

[Westegg]

7. I'd like to respond to this, but I'm too busy...

...planning the Valentine's Day dinner that my honey is expecting. While at the same time searching for a gift commensurate with her beauty. AND trying to craft a legit explanation for why I was out for three hours last night. Man, my week is booked solid.

Love's a bitch, and then some. Honestly? I miss my single days...But don' t tell her! Shit, I'd never hear the end of it...

[prolesunited]

9. I would think that if you loved someone

thinking of ways to make their day special and romantic would be fun. I love planning surprises and trying to think of someone's reaction or finding that perfect gift that says I was really listening to you to pick up on this obscure tidbit of info.

But, then again, I'm single so what do I know. :shrug:

[Westegg]

11. Exactly. I was the most romantic guy around...

...when I was single. It's tougher now, with a wife. But my previous post was a BIT tongue-in-cheek. I very much want to make the good lady happy on Valentine's Day. But there's so much WORK involved, and what can I say? I'm a lazy ass. Plus, the only way I could really surprise her would be if I announced, on Feb. 14, that I'm giving up cigarettes. But I just don't see that happening. Maybe next year...?

[geniph]

8. My husband not only shops at Victoria's Secret,

he has his own Victoria's Secret credit card. And no, it's not for himself - he doesn't fit ANY of their sizes.

That being said, I hate feeling compelled to do ANYTHING romantic because the calendar says it's time to do so. I'm a fan of spontaneity. If you feel an impulse to buy me flowers, I'd much rather get surprise flowers on February 23rd than compulsory flowers on February 14.

[amazona]

19. spontaneity doesn't work as you get older

There is a time compression effect that occurs as you get into mid-life, and boom, you think two weeks has passed but it's really five years. If not for the calendar to give us older folks a nudge, there would never be any gift exchanges or flowers or romantic time set aside at all for most couples.

Your hubby sounds great! :-)

[geniph]

23. Well, he's 53 and I'm 44

I think we qualify as older folks. ;-)

[MissMillie]

20. I can do without the lingerie

Lace is itchy

Underwires stab you

I hate butt floss

and it's only going to end up in a heap on the floor anyway.




Jewelry, on the other hand......

[geniph]

24. Silk, babeeee!

I have a positive fetish for retro-styled silk nightgowns...

[VOX]

10. Dissenting voice from a guy who likes Valentine's Day...

It's a welcome opportunity to thank my wife for being the great soul that she is. I like to shop, I like sprucing up a bit and dining out at a decent place -- all with her, of course.

We don't overdo it, but we do exchange small, thoughtful gifts, and write nice notes to one another. I enjoy letting her know how much I care for her.

It's all rather easy to do, and it simply feels nice.

[MissMillie]

22. You're a good man (n/t)

.

[ewagner]

12. We made a pact years ago

Valentine's day is a stupid, commercial event and has nothing to do with our relationship. Therefore: no acknowledgement of the day in any way.

...of course, this is from the same couple who celebrate their wedding anniversary by going out to dinner and "re-negotiating" the marriage contract for the next year.......

[Coventina]

13. The SO and I have simplified things

1) We always eat at the same place for St. Valentine's Day. (An excellent Bistro)

2) I send him a link to the piece of jewelry I want at least a month in advance. (And I don't ask for extravagant pieces, either. I am NOT in competition with other women).

3) I give him "clutter-free" gifts, like clothes he wants or gift certificates.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. We don't do Valentine's Day. We love each other every day.

:hi:

[stopbush]

17. I don't loathe it at all.

I even get the kids involved in giving their mom cards.

This year, I ordered some perfumes, shower gel and a few other items from Fragonard over in France (uh-oh. that proves premeditation on Valentine's Day planning! They arrived last week.). I used to buy her something from Vicki's, or something slutty from Fredericks, but I'm passing on that this year.

And, wifey got us dinner reservations at Bouchon, the new French restaurant at the Venetian Tower (the chef is a client of hers). Granny's watching the kids at her place overnight while we enjoy one of our few purely adult nights together.

As far as what else wifey could do for me? I'll settle for one of her fantastic BJs, but the dirtier and sluttier the sex, the better!

That said, Valentine's Day is all a marketing ploy by Hallmark and Whitman's!!

BTW - ever notice that the abbreviation for Valentine's Day is *VD?*

[Misinformed01]

25. A female perspective:

First of all, I forgot about this stupid shit until I came to the Lounge.

Then I remembered immediately that I married a man who is too intelligent to fall for the crap marketing of this ridiculous "holiday" and doesn't care if I forgot.

(Honey, you rock!)

I used to despise watching other girls not get Valentines in school...I was always one of the ones that did for some unknown reason...but, the ones that didn't were heartbroken.

I refuse to have anything to do with what I consider the trashiest celebration of the year.

Scew it; let's get on with planning St. Patrick's Day!

[TheMightyFavog]

29. St. Patty's! Now there's a holiday.

End of Line.

[MissMillie]

27. Grovelbot kick

and I like groveling for Valentine's presents.

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

28. 3 & 4 are 100% true

oh, how I am NOT looking forward to Saturday :(

[MissMillie]

32. Don't wait

until Saturday....

shopping will be easier if you go tonight, or tomorrow night.

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[MissMillie]

33. Hooray for the grovelbot!(n/t)

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[geniph]

41. Happy Valentine's Day to the Grovelbot!

:loveya:
:loveya:

[Loonman]

34. Yay! Grovelbot is on my thread!

Yay, I already donated!

[ewagner]

37. Wonder how many valentines

GROVELBOT will get?

[truthspeaker]

42. Show me a man who likes Valentine's Day

and I'll show you a man who owns many shares of Hallmark stock.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

43. MEN are also rather DUMB

if they spent any time at all writing up an excrutiatingly boring, stupid and sexist list

ofcourse this is only true about the men who write/believe in such lists