You have got to love this opinion on Valentines day by Roland S. Martin, A nationally syndicated columnist. You have to start off with his plea :
Please boycott Valentine's Day and all that is associated with this horrendous "holiday."
LOL I can't believe he had the nerves to say it... and the man is married.
First of all, Valentine's Day is not built around a religious event like Christmas or Easter; nor does it have any special meaning to the nation such as Memorial Day or Veterans Day.
It is nothing more than a commercial holiday created by rabid retailers who needed a major shopping day between Christmas and Easter in order to give people a reason to spend money.
Saying what we all know, that V-day is a consumer capitalist holiday But I really love this little story that he shares here:
As for this silly flower thing, it's even got to the point that any flowers can't do. Some years ago I planned on sending a woman some flowers that weren't roses, and the (female) co-workers were aghast. They felt that nothing mattered except roses.
First of all, I didn't have a lot of dough and felt a nice bouquet was sufficient, but they were appalled. So I told them to go to hell and I'll do what I want.
LMAO He told them to go to hell. that is priceless! and then there is this:
And Valentine's Day really isn't even a two-way street. Men are utterly irrelevant except to serve as pawns in this commercial game, emptying their wallets in order to satisfy their lovers or those around them. Oh yea, retailers know the con game.
Most of these guys are hapless saps who have ignored their wives or girlfriends all year, so they buy the flowers and candy, and set a reservation at one of the city's most expensive restaurants, all to say, "Honey, I love you."
Ladies, and men, stop it! It's time to say enough is enough with Valentine's Day.
That is the best thing I've heard all day! God, i love CNN.com!
5 comments:
Before Mel (deceased) and I married he always bought me a good sized heart shaped box of candy. After marriage zip. nothing, nada.lol Now John usually ask me do I need to buy you something for Valentine's Day? I usually say well if you have to ask I guess you don't need to. lol
Hey, I share his thoughts. Valentine's Day is too commercialized these days. Besides, does one really need a Valentine's Day to do something special for a beloved?
Thank you for sharing. I had a good laugh too. :P
First it's raining here too, love watching it. Second I couldn't agree more about Valentine's Day. If someone shows you love and beauty all year around, you wouldn't need a single day to feel significant. (Hugs)Indigo
I hate Valentines day. It is just made to ruin singles peoples lives,man.
Two different Valentines days I have caught my ex's cheating on me....so maybe I am a little prejudiced to hate it.
That was hilarious, amen to that! You shouldn't need one day per year designated to be about love... You should be able to do it everyday.
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