The Official 2010 "I Hate VD" Thread

[troutman]

QUOTE (iluvgeddy05 @ Feb 8 2010, 04:31 PM)

QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Feb 8 2010, 07:13 PM) I really don't get all the hatred and stress over this day. For those who think it's just a holiday for women well men have Steak and BJ Day on  March 14th... would you rather we scrap both?  What's so wrong about picking a day in your busy life to show the people who you care about a lil extra attention and adoration? I'm not one of those people who puts these high expectations on their boyfriends or who breaks the bank when giving gifts. Cause that's a different issue entirely. But having a day to remind someone how much they mean to you... even if it's just a friend who needs a lil cheering up... I don't see how giving them a card or some candy is so wrong. Just my opinion. Exactly.     Those who celebrate anniversaries take the extra day to remember their wedding day (or day of getting together). Valentines day truly can -- and should -- be for all forms of love.   I remember seeing a Dear Abby post a few years ago that gave information about sending Valentines to soldiers in Iraq. That's a nice, *alternative* Valentines day touch. Both of you.

[spirit of radio]

QUOTE (fledgehog @ Feb 8 2010, 08:29 PM)

QUOTE (spirit of radio @ Feb 8 2010, 08:55 PM) QUOTE (fledgehog @ Feb 8 2010, 12:00 PM) QUOTE (iluvgeddy05 @ Feb 8 2010, 10:02 AM) The commercialism of the holiday has made people very bitter -- the singles feel left out speak for yourself, but i think being single on v-day is one of the greatest feelings ever. We all give our regards to your right hand first of all, left hand. duh .   second, i'm actually not going to be single THIS valentine's day. I just have been for the past seventeen you i'm pretty familiar with the experience and it's not as bad as people make it out to be. i believe i've already expressed my views on the concept of the day itself, don't need to reiterate myself there. So that leaves me as the only single guy around here..... Here's to southpaws

[Janie]

QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM)

It's a week away. I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it. God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards, and for so many women it's a one-up thing. And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers. Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel. The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15.

I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk."

[JohnnyBlaze]

QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'."

[Janie]

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM)

QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look.

[JohnnyBlaze]

QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:38 AM)

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look. Damn, that's too bad. That stuff is comedy. Did you have a serious/loving look right when you gave him the cd? You should have

[Janie]

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:43 PM)

QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:38 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look. Damn, that's too bad. That stuff is comedy. Did you have a serious/loving look right when you gave him the cd? You should have I did! I did the total lovesick highschool girlfriend thing. I mean, sheez, it was mixed tape!     He always gets me roses because he has been trained by Hallmark and past girlfriends that this is what a man does for a woman on Valentine's Day. I love flowers. I hate roses. Does it matter? No. Because in the mind of a man, Valentine's Day = Roses. I hate that this is what the holiday is about.

[Mara]

QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 8 2010, 10:52 PM)

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:38 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look. Damn, that's too bad. That stuff is comedy. Did you have a serious/loving look right when you gave him the cd? You should have I did! I did the total lovesick highschool girlfriend thing. I mean, sheez, it was mixed tape!     He always gets me roses because he has been trained by Hallmark and past girlfriends that this is what a man does for a woman on Valentine's Day. I love flowers. I hate roses. Does it matter? No. Because in the mind of a man, Valentine's Day = Roses. I hate that this is what the holiday is about. If you're at all like me, you prefer something that can be planted later in the spring.

[JohnnyBlaze]

QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:52 AM)

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:38 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look. Damn, that's too bad. That stuff is comedy. Did you have a serious/loving look right when you gave him the cd? You should have I did! I did the total lovesick highschool girlfriend thing. I mean, sheez, it was mixed tape!     He always gets me roses because he has been trained by Hallmark and past girlfriends that this is what a man does for a woman on Valentine's Day. I love flowers. I hate roses. Does it matter? No. Because in the mind of a man, Valentine's Day = Roses. I hate that this is what the holiday is about. Well then, you'll just have to UNtrain him then. I try to remember, "...you know how complex women are..." but us men are simple-minded animals. We tend to think that what works once, twice, or even 3 times with 100% success wil always work. Foolish mortals

[troutman]

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 06:03 PM)

QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:38 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look. Damn, that's too bad. That stuff is comedy. Did you have a serious/loving look right when you gave him the cd? You should have I did! I did the total lovesick highschool girlfriend thing. I mean, sheez, it was mixed tape!     He always gets me roses because he has been trained by Hallmark and past girlfriends that this is what a man does for a woman on Valentine's Day. I love flowers. I hate roses. Does it matter? No. Because in the mind of a man, Valentine's Day = Roses. I hate that this is what the holiday is about. Well then, you'll just have to UNtrain him then. I try to remember, "...you know how complex women are..." but us men are simple-minded animals. We tend to think that what works once, twice, or even 3 times with 100% success wil always work. Foolish mortals Speak for yourself. I alway's change things up!

[udanax]

I don't hate the day, just put in the extra effort to get gifts your significant other (or friends, family etc.) might actually like/use... That makes them extra special I guess. It's never bad to tell or show someone how much you care on V-Day.

[JohnnyBlaze]

QUOTE (troutman @ Feb 9 2010, 12:07 PM)

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 06:03 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:38 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look. Damn, that's too bad. That stuff is comedy. Did you have a serious/loving look right when you gave him the cd? You should have I did! I did the total lovesick highschool girlfriend thing. I mean, sheez, it was mixed tape!     He always gets me roses because he has been trained by Hallmark and past girlfriends that this is what a man does for a woman on Valentine's Day. I love flowers. I hate roses. Does it matter? No. Because in the mind of a man, Valentine's Day = Roses. I hate that this is what the holiday is about. Well then, you'll just have to UNtrain him then. I try to remember, "...you know how complex women are..." but us men are simple-minded animals. We tend to think that what works once, twice, or even 3 times with 100% success wil always work. Foolish mortals Speak for yourself. I alway's change things up! Going to a different nice [seafood ] restaurant every year ain't really changing it up hotshot

[troutman]

QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 06:26 PM)

QUOTE (troutman @ Feb 9 2010, 12:07 PM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 06:03 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:52 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:38 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Feb 8 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Feb 9 2010, 11:31 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 07:36 PM) It's a week away.  I've always hated it and can completely understand why men dread it.  God forbid a guy fall short in his selection of gifts and/or cards,  and for so many women it's a one-up thing.  And boy, way to make single people feel like complete losers.  Cupid can cram his arrows up his fudge tunnel.  The only - the only - positive thing about VD is the half-price chocolate and heart-shaped baked goods on 2/15. I have never been a fan of a few holidays and VD is certainly one. That's why I make fun of it; hence, my compilation CD I made for my husband last year. Many folks here helped with the music selection which included such awesome romantic ballads as, "F**k Her Gently," "Me So Horny," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk." I can imagine your husband all teary-eyed in a Jerry Maguire scene-type moment saying, "You had me at 'f**k Her Gently'." Unfortunately, my husband does not share my sense of humor. I think he choked down his dinner while giving me that, "I wish you were normal" look. Damn, that's too bad. That stuff is comedy. Did you have a serious/loving look right when you gave him the cd? You should have I did! I did the total lovesick highschool girlfriend thing. I mean, sheez, it was mixed tape!     He always gets me roses because he has been trained by Hallmark and past girlfriends that this is what a man does for a woman on Valentine's Day. I love flowers. I hate roses. Does it matter? No. Because in the mind of a man, Valentine's Day = Roses. I hate that this is what the holiday is about. Well then, you'll just have to UNtrain him then. I try to remember, "...you know how complex women are..." but us men are simple-minded animals. We tend to think that what works once, twice, or even 3 times with 100% success wil always work. Foolish mortals Speak for yourself. I alway's change things up! Going to a different nice [seafood ] restaurant every year ain't really changing it up hotshot Nah, it's a lot better than that!!

[Territorial_Game]

QUOTE (udanax @ Feb 8 2010, 09:20 PM)

I don't hate the day, just put in the extra effort to get gifts your significant other (or friends, family etc.) might actually like/use... That makes them extra special I guess. It's never bad to tell or show someone how much you care on V-Day.

Unless you've been watching him/her secretly for months and decide to profess your undying love on that day. Then it might be a little awkward.

 

 

Geddy

 

 

, "Um... what?"

[RUSHHEAD666]

Clever.

 

I really do hate Valentine's Day, and to think I was almost born on that Holiday.

Luckily I was three hours late. LOL!

 

Isn't there that song called "Love The One Your With?"

Why do we need a day to show our love when we should show our love to that "special one" everyday?

Makes no sense to me.

I guess it's good for corporate business though.

The candy companies get rich.

Hallmark and Carlton make a mint.

Flower companies roll in the dough and don't forget about The Shane Company an other established jewelry stores. Hell, Wendy is addicted to Tiffany's. Put a fork in my wallet. At least she loves silver.

 

It's just another cliche day to make love to your woman or your man.

 

Hey, I just remembered! I'M GAY!

 

Maybe I will take the night off.................................

 

Just kidding!

 

Signed,

 

"The Music Man"

[southernjim]

be creative and you can get some fun reactions on valentine's day

 

 

here's one for ya (not amazing but you get the idea)

 

 

http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Rose/

[nettiesaur]

QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 9 2010, 07:24 AM)

be creative and you can get some fun reactions on valentine's day here's one for ya (not amazing but you get the idea) http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Rose/

 

 

[Zanadoo]

I'd rather celebrate V-E Day

[BeOhBe Bob]

QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 8 2010, 09:15 AM)

QUOTE (KennethRush @ Feb 8 2010, 01:25 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 7 2010, 09:36 PM) Edit:  If you happen to love the damn day and those nasty-tasting candy hearts, go start a "Love Valentine's" thread.  Don't wanna hear about it here! *ahem* Thank you.   It seems that men have way more pressure on them from women than the other way around. She's expecting a proposal? And that's not on your agenda? Uh-oh. She expects a dozen roses to be delivered to her at work so she can show off to her coworkers, followed by a nice evening out at a trendy restaurant? And you get her a gift box of lingerie (or almost worse, a stuffed animal) and make meatloaf and mashed potatoes for a nice evening in? Oh, man, you are so f**k'd. (Or not, in a literal sense). Ohhhh usually I'm the one that seems to know... Gee honey how thoughtful this was just what i needed . I do the laundry around here, so Xmas? she got PJ pants a fluffy pink robe cuz she shakes n shivers like a San Francisco skyscraper in an earthquake she gets so cold...car charger for her blackberry... I just get her sensible stuff. Things she needs, makes her life easier. Used to be birthstone jewelry.   VD this year?     2 dozen paczki   wtf are paczki? the doughnuts that Slavic peeps go APESHIT for during the days leading up to and including Fat Tuesday the last day a "good" catholic can chow down whatever the ef they want   Are we catholic? Hell nooo. I was baptized but don't follow the hype, and she's Lutheran. The doughnuts are just that damn good!

[southernjim]

QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Feb 9 2010, 06:26 PM)

QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 9 2010, 07:24 AM) be creative and you can get some fun reactions on valentine's day here's one for ya (not amazing but you get the idea) http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Rose/ I thought someone might get a kick out of that one

[Mara]

QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 9 2010, 11:19 PM)

QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Feb 9 2010, 06:26 PM) QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 9 2010, 07:24 AM) be creative and you can get some fun reactions on valentine's day here's one for ya (not amazing but you get the idea) http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Rose/ I thought someone might get a kick out of that one I would so completely love it if my husband made me a bunch of duct tape roses! Even better if he delivered them to me at work.   For some reason this part of the instructions made me laugh: Now you have a pretty good rose that you can use, but the wire stem is pokey and hurts when you get stabbed with it...

[southernjim]

QUOTE (Mara @ Feb 9 2010, 10:48 PM)

QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 9 2010, 11:19 PM) QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Feb 9 2010, 06:26 PM) QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 9 2010, 07:24 AM) be creative and you can get some fun reactions on valentine's day here's one for ya (not amazing but you get the idea) http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Rose/ I thought someone might get a kick out of that one I would so completely love it if my husband made me a bunch of duct tape roses! Even better if he delivered them to me at work.   For some reason this part of the instructions made me laugh: Now you have a pretty good rose that you can use, but the wire stem is pokey and hurts when you get stabbed with it... Yeah, not the most amazing guide, but i got it after a couple tries. wait, doesn't it get hurt being stabbed with pretty much anything?

[nobodys hero]

It's always been just a family night and I make something special for dinner and desert.

 

Last year we did fondue, this year it's lobster because I got a killer deal on them at Costco. I bake all the time so I will just pick something a little more special.

 

Buy a card and maybe some candy for the hubs and kids.

[RUSHHEAD666]

QUOTE (nobodys hero @ Feb 10 2010, 10:57 AM)

It's always been just a family night and I make something special for dinner and desert. Last year we did fondue, this year it's lobster because I got a killer deal on them at Costco. I bake all the time so I will just pick something a little more special. Buy a card and maybe some candy for the hubs and kids.

Hey Cindy!

 

That's exactly what we do!

We stay home with the kids and I cook dinner.

I certainly hope Wendy doesn't make me sit through "Love Actually" again.

What a dreadful movie.

[Janie]

QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Feb 10 2010, 02:06 PM)

QUOTE (nobodys hero @ Feb 10 2010, 10:57 AM) It's always been just a family night and I make something special for dinner and desert.  Last year we did fondue, this year it's lobster because I got a killer deal on them at Costco.  I bake all the time so I will just pick something a little more special. Buy a card and maybe some candy for the hubs and kids. Hey Cindy!   That's exactly what we do! We stay home with the kids and I cook dinner. I certainly hope Wendy doesn't make me sit through "Love Actually" again. What a dreadful movie. Same here as well. I like to make an extra special dinner and dessert but I also like to be unique. I'm thinking of trying to find beef heart. And then maybe spell out, "Luvins" in mashed potatoes or something.