13.02.2007
I was just informed that tomorrow is valentines day. I honestly didn't know.
Some people may think that being single on Valentines day is the saddest thing ever. Oh the woes of not having a girlfriend or wife to be allowed to pamper for a day! The terror! I, for once, look it at rather differently. There's probably no day during the year that being single is better than on Valentines day. Not one.
It really doesn't take much reasoning or research to see this thing as what it really is: Yet another commerce day. Almost like Halloween, just not as obviously retarded.
Since when was Halloween tradition in Norway? Since when was Valentines day a tradition in Norway? Right, they never were. Then who are the one's promoting these "traditions"? Riiiight. People trying to sell you stuff. Didn't see that coming. Not at all.
But, you know, my personal opinion and politics on the matter aside: You can just look at all those people who have (literally) bought into this new so-called tradition, or are unfortunate enough to have a significant other who expect or demand them to.
Their biggest worry for Valentines day is what should they get. Or should they get anything at all? Should they stand up for what they think is right and call stupid by its name, or should they play along to be nice? So many options, fucked either what you chose.
These people hate Valentines day. A day that should be all about love.
Over in the US where commerce is supreme, Valentines day is an actual (albeit forced) tradition where men get pussy-whipped if they don't get their girl something. Even single guys are supposedly buying girls stuff. It is In fact such a deeply ingrained tradition that commerce can exploit it any way they like.
A guy I know in the US just told me this: "It's gotten to the point that roses for valentine's day is such a ripoff that my wife will be pissed if I do buy them".
You know what? I'm single, I don't have to give a fuck! And that, my friend, that makes me feel great!
Happy Valentines, everyone! :D