Stupid Cupid

Written by Kage ite

It is February first. It is officially Valentine's Day season. Do you know what that means? That means that everywhere you look, you will see lurid pink flowers, heart decorations, and grinning, naked men with quivers of arrows. All the songs playing will be love ballads, and couples will be walked moony-eyed down the hallways of Post Falls High (not that they don't already). The entire thing sickens me. To quote Joel in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (played by Jim Carrey), "Valentine's Day is a day created by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap." I don't think I possibly could have summed it up better.

One thing is certain, you will find me wearing all black with my hood pulled up. I won't be smiling, and I plan to spend Valentine's Day listening to angry music (long live Atreyu!) in the local cemetry. Maybe I will add some joy to the occassion by watching some Tim Burton films, but that is just me.

I honestly do not see the point to this 'holiday.' Honestly, if you don't have that "special someone" in your life at the time of Valentines Day, society makes you feel worthless. You can't buy candy, jewelry, roses, or sweet hearts for yourself. Well I suppose you could, but that defeats the entire purpose of Valentine's Day. You feel insignificant when you watch all the other students getting roses and chocolates from their significant others. Although, watching the girls who send themselves flowers and act surprised is always good for a laugh.

In conclusion, I would have to say Valentine's Day just plain sucks, hardcore. Give me holidays that involve dressing up, scaring kids, and getting free candy any day over Valentine's Day.