| scqueen | I think that this is the only holiday that isn't overcommercialized, because people have always bought dozens of roses, glitzy cards, pounds of chocolate and singing telegrams. In fact, I'm not a fanatic, but oh how I would love a dozen key-lime white chocolate truffles (from See's Candies) on V-day, myself! |
| Inflatable Sushi | St. Valentine's Day is a MASSACRE, baby! It doesn't exist unless SHE writes me... I believe SATURDAYS are nore suitable as a romantic event. |
| B.K. | I like certain days with an extra effort made for fun but they don't have to be holidays. I think you can make it simple and elegant without doing too much extra. That's where being a writer comes in handy. Beats the heck out of Hallmark. I think any day can be a romantic event as long as the elements are right. |
| Chances | The birth of Christ is over commercialised... you think they're gonna let up for St Valentines? Probably go somewhere peaceful... romance is its own event. |
| Cyan | I may get hung for this, but I think Valentine's Day is the most lame and timeworn occurence in the history of romance. I never liked it, even as a child. Why would I feel special for recieving heart-shaped candy or a dozen roses when most women all over the world are recieving the exact same thing. You're doing it because it's expected. I want someone to give me something when I least expect it, because they want to, and not because they feel obligated. In other words. I would watch paint dry before celebrating Valentine's Day. Friday evenings are when I feel the most sentimental, or when it's raining outside and I'm feeling down. There's nothing better than a passionate lover to replace a clear blue sky. |
| mav6817 | I do think that V'day is overcommercialized...as I do with every holiday. We should not set aside one day of the year and make it a point to tell someone that we love them. We shoul dnot set aside one day of the year to give the people we love a card, chocolate or even a stuffed teddy bear. We should how ever be doing these things all year long, everyday. |
| Galadrial | That all depends on how you treat it. I long ago gave hope of being a Valentine---but it doesn't stop me from sending greetings to dear people---who frankly might not be remembered. The idea of being thought of, even in a small way, by someone who is NOT THE ONE, still has charm and merit. What is overdone is the concept that it must be a MONEY object...so I do Valentines's day MY WAY... |
| CryingShame58 | Yeah, it's overcommercialized and as I always say...there's good and bad in everything even Valentine's Day...If you ever lived in the south fo USA...you would know that it's not really cool/accepted (between guys) for a MACHO guy, a bubba, to show emotion...but on Valentine's Day, it is an excuse for him...He can tell, show, give his woman whatever and it makes her happy...and Valentine's Day gives him an "ok" excuse for being that way... |
| Star of David | Well, as a journalist I do have to write some articles about it when the day is coming up but I don't mind really. It is over-commercialised and all that but then again, even if they are the the most terribly predictable gifts on this day, getting chocolates or roses is nice or you feel kinda left out when you get nothing on a 'lovers day.' Then again, getting the same things on another day for no reason at all is a whole lot nicer because you are 100% certain those gifts are given on impulse and because they really want to make you smile - instead of giving roses and chocolates because they think you expect it when everything screams "Today Is Valentines Day And WHat Are You Going To Give Her/Him To Show Your Love?" regardless of whether the gifts are given because they want to make you happy or not. Either way, it's okay really and that much nicer when you're in love. Let's not be, well, scrooges about it and let the lovers get on with it. Those of us who cant stand the day need not feel pressured if our other halves know and accept our feelings about the day itself. |
| Violet | I like it. I don't care if it's over commercialized. I don't care if he feels obligated to get me presents. I get spoiled! I get flowers and candy and candle lit meals... I get treated like a princess. Is there anything better than that? I mean, I think romance is important on any old wednesday as well, but it's okay to give in to tradition and spoil someone on a holiday! It's a day for lovers! One more excuse to celebrate love! How great is that!? Pamper me!! (slinking from soap box...) heh heh :-P |
| Jon | Love, not Valenties Day is overcommercialized. How many more date movies do we have to digest? How many differnt ways can you sing the same love song? How many differnt ways can you write about it? American culture is in love with being in love. Valentines Day is just a well organized cash in day for humans most fundamental need and drive for loving and being loved. |
| Jon | ...but then again it's always nice to get something on Valentines. ;-) |
| Rhetoric | Feb. 14th is really not that big a deal to me. I have always been a bigger fan of surprises. Get me a card on April 22nd, send me a quick email at work when the mood hits. Romance is whatever you make it to be. |
| Echolocation | I agree with Jon -- love itself has become over-commercialized. But I also think that all our holidays in this country have just become excuses to consume, which I find degrades them into meaninglessness. A more romantic option? A day that has special meaning for just the two of you -- the day you met, the day you realized how you felt, the day you picked out your puppy together, etc. Something like that. Or just pick any old day -- the romance is in the surprise! |
| Kirk | I love commercialization. (However you spell it.) Men spend more than Women on Val Day (heh, didn't realize the initials were VD). Well, duh. Men went to impress women, who tend to groove on this stuff a bit more. |
| spaded | When I have a Valentine I love Valentines day. However that rarely happens, and when I am alone, it makes me wanna puke. How romantic is that? It is pretty overcommercialized, but that doesn't mean it has to be any less special when someone does something extra because they love you. They aren't obligated because it is Valentines day, it is still done out of LOVE. Feel special it is you getting something special and not the person next door, around the block, or etc. etc..... Of course if your lover is giving out the same thing to all the people on the block, (becaue he feels obligated by all the advertising) that might take away from the specialness...lol. Did that make sense? |
| kevin urenda | I'd like to think that giving gifts/flowers/candy just because on any OTHER day would be a little *more* special, simply because it's unexpected. Because, yes, Kirk, I think women do groove on that! |
| Champagne | * True Lovers do not need Valentine's Day. The gift of love should neither be expected nor forced. Love flows like a river which can never be dammed into a one day ordeal. * |