2008 Woodie Awards
Valentine's Day: A Hallmark holiday to drain boyfriends' wallets
Jillian Smith
Issue date: 2/8/07 Section: Perspectives
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When asked about Valentine's Day, I don't think about the true meaning behind St. Valentine and the many myths and legends that are associated with him.
No, when the date Feb. 14 is mentioned, all I can think about is chocolate, roses, chocolate, jewelry and more chocolate!
Valentine's Day, in my opinion, is a girl's excuse to get gifts from her significant other, while Hallmark reaps in all of the benefits.
If thought about, there are tons of gifts for boys to give to girls, but hardly any gifts for girls to give to boys.
That's where Hallmark steps in and suggests handing out cards or cute stuffed animals which are supposed to compensate for the earrings or the necklace that the boy has bought the girl.
Sometimes a girl can get creative, while not spending a lot of money, and make a gift mostly out of construction paper and glue and sappy love song lyrics pasted all over.
Again, this is supposed to compensate for the boy spending money? Why should the boy spend so much money on a girl that will only give him a sentimental, no money spent gift?
Now, I understand that most girls will not go the sentimental route and will buy an expensive gift for their boyfriend, but 99% of the time, that gift has nothing to do with Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is supposed to be hearts, pink and red colors everywhere, cupid and his arrow and all that other "lovey" couple things, not a Madden 2007 video game or a SAW III DVD.
Valentine's Day is a day where the girl is meant to be spoiled and pampered, yet she usually is left feeling guilty because her boyfriend has spent way too much money on her and bought her cute Valentine's Day gifts, when all she did was cut and paste a cute picture frame together.
And as if the gift wasn't enough, the male is expected to pay for dinner and/or the movie or whatever else the couple may do on their romantic evening out.
I understand that this is the 21st century and the male doesn't necessarily have to pay for the date, but most of the time, the male does, even when the female offers.
No, when the date Feb. 14 is mentioned, all I can think about is chocolate, roses, chocolate, jewelry and more chocolate!
Valentine's Day, in my opinion, is a girl's excuse to get gifts from her significant other, while Hallmark reaps in all of the benefits.
If thought about, there are tons of gifts for boys to give to girls, but hardly any gifts for girls to give to boys.
That's where Hallmark steps in and suggests handing out cards or cute stuffed animals which are supposed to compensate for the earrings or the necklace that the boy has bought the girl.
Sometimes a girl can get creative, while not spending a lot of money, and make a gift mostly out of construction paper and glue and sappy love song lyrics pasted all over.
Again, this is supposed to compensate for the boy spending money? Why should the boy spend so much money on a girl that will only give him a sentimental, no money spent gift?
Now, I understand that most girls will not go the sentimental route and will buy an expensive gift for their boyfriend, but 99% of the time, that gift has nothing to do with Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is supposed to be hearts, pink and red colors everywhere, cupid and his arrow and all that other "lovey" couple things, not a Madden 2007 video game or a SAW III DVD.
Valentine's Day is a day where the girl is meant to be spoiled and pampered, yet she usually is left feeling guilty because her boyfriend has spent way too much money on her and bought her cute Valentine's Day gifts, when all she did was cut and paste a cute picture frame together.
And as if the gift wasn't enough, the male is expected to pay for dinner and/or the movie or whatever else the couple may do on their romantic evening out.
I understand that this is the 21st century and the male doesn't necessarily have to pay for the date, but most of the time, the male does, even when the female offers.
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Muneer
posted 3/12/07 @ 7:49 AM EST
Hi,
such a nice article,describing about the details of Valentine's day.Really,Valentine's Day is supposed to be hearts, pink and red colors everywhere, cupid and his arrow and all that other "lovely" couple things. (Continued…)
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