10 things men HATE about Valentine’s Day
February 13th 2006 -
Abeni over at And Still I Rise posed an interesting question: Why do men hate Valentine’s Day? Thinking about it, men are the only ones that hate Valentine’s Day. The most you’ll hear from a woman is “I’m not really gonna celebrate Valentine’s Day this year” (translation: “I’m broke”) or “I’m not really into the whole Valentine’s Day thing” (translation: “I’m single”). This question consumed my thoughts for the entire weekend. I began compiling a list of things I hate about Valentine’s Day, and was on the verge of completing it when I saw an article in the Flair magazine of the Jamaica Gleaner about a guy named Darren* and his list of things he hates about Valentine’s Day. His list was much more comprehensive than mine, and is one that just about every guy can relate to. So now without further ado, I give you “10 things that Darren (and men in general) hate about Valentine’s Day.”
10. It means lots of red all over the place. I hate the colour unless it’s on a football jersey.
9. If you buy her jewellery and never see her wear it, it means waste of money.
8. It comes too close on the heels of Christmas. After forking out thousands for those gifts, we have to find more for these gifts.
7. Women expect you to be even more creative and romantic. Aargh!
6. Guys complain about the quality of the gifts they get from their girlfriends. Stop whining guys!
5. Love songs on the radio increase. I don’t dislike them but too much of anything isn’t good.
4. It’s for lovers and if you don’t have one, or aren’t a lover, then what’s the point?
3. There’s always some lady friend who chooses your shoulder to cry on about the fact she doesn’t have a valentine.
2. Shrieking females in the office bragging about their gifts. Ugh!
And my biggest reason for hating Valentine’s Day;
1. Cupid. Images are everywhere with him and his bow and arrow shooting to the heart of the one(s) you desire; while wearing a loincloth! I don’t mind the dress but the shooting for me has been absolutely terrible! Not hit in 24 plus years!
* Name changed to protect privacy.
Ladies and gentlemen, your thoughts?
