There is no way I am not going to come off bitter right now. But Valentine’s Day is the worst. I know; a single girl hating Valentine’s is so original. But even if I was currently attached to another person I’d stand firm with my assessment. It’s the worst, breeding nothing but disappointment.
I won’t say something cliched like Valentine’s is a made-up holiday meant to encourage consumers to spend. I don’t think that is such a bad thing? First of all, aren’t all holidays inherently “made-up?” We have to choose to observe something as a holiday; so we have to make it up. And secondly, as far as I am concerned, the only interesting thing left about Valentine’s is the commercialism.
Unlike other holidays, nothing seems to be off limits with Valentine’s Day. Advertisers can tie any product into the season by shaping it like heart, painting it red, and slipping in the word love. Valentine’s advertising is a fantastic train wreck of sentimental and tacky. Everyone seems to try out a V-Day special, ranging from the obvious jewelry stores and chocolatiers to the absurd fast food chains and credit unions. Because nothing says I love you like heart-shaped pizzas or interest rates.
Now that I think about it, I’m not bitter about not having a Valentine at all! I am actually a little relieved. At least I know I won’t be surprised like with this Pizza Hut proposal. If my hypothetical boyfriend ever thought having Pizza Hut furnish our engagement, I’d have to seriously reevaluate my life decisions. Instead, the only decisions I have to think about are what I am going do for the next holiday, St. Patty’s Day! And unlike Valentine’s Day, it never disappoints!