Happy what?

innerSpaceman · 02-14-2008, 10:00 AM

Ya know, I understand the Singles Blues on Valentine's Day. I've been there.

But there's no need to make yourself look even more pathetic by raining on the parade of those who want to celebrate a sweet holiday.

What's the difference between Valentines' Day and any other holiday?
Can only the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Is Christmas merely a consumerist excuse for money-making?

The byproduct of singles' awareness is, yes, very unfortunate. But the holiday itself is no more crass or manipulative than any other. Yes, the corporate world will try to make money off ALL of them. That doesn't negate the value of celebrating ... or not ... as you choose.

But don't knock those that do.

It's very poor form ... and it smacks of unattractive jealousy. Or worse, boring ennui.

02-14-2008, 10:00 AM	#11
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ya know, I understand the Singles Blues on Valentine's Day. I've been there. But there's no need to make yourself look even more pathetic by raining on the parade of those who want to celebrate a sweet holiday. What's the difference between Valentines' Day and any other holiday? Can only the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Is Christmas merely a consumerist excuse for money-making? The byproduct of singles' awareness is, yes, very unfortunate. But the holiday itself is no more crass or manipulative than any other. Yes, the corporate world will try to make money off ALL of them. That doesn't negate the value of celebrating ... or not ... as you choose. But don't knock those that do. It's very poor form ... and it smacks of unattractive jealousy. Or worse, boring ennui.
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