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Anxiety. February 9th, 2010 9:19 AM

Valentines Day
 
I just looked at the calander and there it was, staring at me, laughing at me.

As you all know, Valentines Day is comming up.
What's you're opinion on it?

Personally, I hate it. If you love someone with all your heart, you should be doing little things for them all the time. It's all over rated.

I'm not just saying that because I'm single and I've never been in a relationship over valentines day. No, I'm really not. I just don't like the damn holiday.

xJordan360 February 9th, 2010 9:28 AM

Welcome to Lovey-Holidays-Suck world
As usual, I'm stuck single over the curse-in-disguise hallmark money-making conspiracy.
:/
I'd rather enjoy being able to do something over V-day.
But I've been "friend-zoned" for the past few years.
It's just fanfreakingtastic.
D:
Let's have a single's party on V-day. bahah

Uecil February 9th, 2010 9:53 AM

lol it's not that bad i spent the last 5 years at my secondary school and not get anything its been depressing, watching people kiss other peoples brains out.... i better stop talking now i could rant on forever XD

Miz en Scène February 9th, 2010 9:59 AM

Personally, apart from Haz's birthday being on the 14th, I don't really see much cause for celebration. -_-

My view on this is that it's a Christian holiday which has it's roots in Christianity. I'm a Muslim so I don't celebrate Christian holidays. I don't hate the specific holiday, I just could care less about it. But, I do respect other people's religious beliefs.

Before you start on Valentine's Day being a Secular holiday, let me remind you that in Islam there is no Valentine's day. So I don't really see a point. :D
Happy Valentine's Day to those who do celebrate it though! I wish you the best of luck in your love life endeavors.

If you ask me, if you want to show someone you love them, do it everyday. You don't need a special day to show them you love them. :D

poopnoodle February 9th, 2010 10:03 AM

Valentine's Day is funny. The gifts I receive are the most hilarious when they're meant to be taken seriously. Like a cactus on top of my car with a notecard saying "I do believe we have potential," what the hell

Blue Nocturne February 9th, 2010 10:05 AM

I'm going to be on a plane for most of valentines day, so it can't bother me this year. Personally i think its just a cheap way to get hallmark a bit more money, if you really loved someone you wouldn't narrow it to one day, you would show it all the time. Me and my girlfriend spend quiet, romantic days together all the time, and we enjoy a lot, so why should we narrow it down to one cold day in february?

JadedIguana February 9th, 2010 10:14 AM

I like the holiday for all the cute plushies in the stores. A lion with a pink mane and purple/yellow hearts on a white body with a heart as a tail? Adorable.

...I like Easter the most though. I really like all the different colored rabbits. Even though it doesn't make much sense as to why rabbits fit into Easter. xD


As for celebrating it, me and my boyfriend just switch who buys the candy on sale for the day. We already show our love enough, so we just take advantage of the sales. X3
I also very much liked how in Elementary School, everyone got **** tons of candy. But that's just me liking free food. :P

Anxiety. February 9th, 2010 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JadedIguana (Post 5536809)
I also very much liked how in Elementary School, everyone got **** tons of candy. But that's just me liking free food. :P

...Wow. And heres me never, ever, getting anything for valentines day, not even off friends. :/

Kikaito plush February 9th, 2010 10:19 AM

Meh, valentines day what a waste of a day.. if you want a day to celebate your love for each other. that is what anniveries are for

JadedIguana February 9th, 2010 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxiety. (Post 5536818)
...Wow. And heres me never, ever, getting anything for valentines day, not even off friends. :/


Ouch. D:

It was required at my school that if you brought one, you needed one for everyone. So that's why I got it. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten anything because I was the class bully. Stabbing people with pencils for cutting me in line, punching kids because they thought Dragonite sucked. That kind of stuff.

OhMyFuzzy69 February 9th, 2010 11:09 AM

it is overrated, its just so that card company's can make lots of money selling overpriced 50cent cards for $6 and sell huge teddy bears for $50 that they pay people out of the US a $1 to make. Also its a holiday to get men into trouble. If you dont get her something, you must not love her and everyone looks down on that. Here we have 2 of these the other one is sweetest day which is in like October i think so i guess 1 hallmark event isn't good enough around here. I guess i better start ordering 2 dozen red and black roses and alot of chocolate -_-. I may hate it but it gets the girlfriend to smile and i get a steak so i guess its not so much of a loss

~Fuzzy

JadedIguana February 9th, 2010 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhMyFuzzy69 (Post 5536940)
I guess i better start ordering 2 dozen red and black roses and alot of chocolate -_-. I may hate it but it gets the girlfriend to smile and i get a steak so i guess its not so much of a loss

You could do one better and get her a favorite flower. Might get two steaks and a video game for that. ;D

lollypop1997 February 9th, 2010 12:10 PM

I think Valentines Day is great for those who have a pare.As for me I HATE IT!!

twocows February 9th, 2010 12:39 PM

Personally, I don't mind the holiday... when I have someone to spend it with, that is. I don't really like being reminded that I'm all alone, though. :'( I don't see why there's so much hate toward it by others, though. I mean, if you don't like it, just don't celebrate it; if your partner cares that much, s/he probably isn't right for you, anyway. As for myself, though, I always just used it as another excuse to be romantic.

Uecil February 9th, 2010 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty sea bucket crew (Post 5536824)
Meh, valentines day what a waste of a day.. if you want a day to celebate your love for each other. that is what anniveries are for

nah, not really you only celebrate that when your married :P

Legobricks February 9th, 2010 1:07 PM

It's worse to be in a relationship, means you have a social inclination thrust upon you to buy stuff for them which you OTHERWISE WOULD ANYWAY. I just see it as an excuse for women to ask for more chocolate than usual.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizan de la Plume Kuro (Post 5536775)
could care less

couldn't


@ Apophenia
My edit: 09:16 PM
Your post: 09:23 PM

Not the first time someone began quoting me before I finished editing my post as I do constantly... Sorry for any confusion/offence/stuff.

processr February 9th, 2010 1:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassino (Post 5537257)
You fail English forever.

Mizan is Malaysian, IIRC, so English is his second language. -_-

To all the people who say that you should show your love to your partner every day of the year instead of on just one day... uh, yeah, we sorta do. It's not like people just ignore their partners on other days. v.v

Anyway. I was fine with it before I was attached, and it's even better now that I am.

Serene Grace February 9th, 2010 1:46 PM

I think it's a cute holiday and it gives a chance to people who don't know how to approach their crushes. Personally, I don't take part since I never have a crush or someone I fancy around Valentines day. Even if I did, I would rather be with them before Valentines day so I can get them something nice - not just go to them like some stalker and give them presents that they'll likely throw away.

jigglyppuff8 February 9th, 2010 2:01 PM

It was fun in elementary school when everyone got candy. :D
This age though, it's just like every other holiday I loved as a kid: It's not as fun if you're not in a relationship. /so ronery

Zet February 9th, 2010 2:02 PM

I'm not a big fan, I always have bad luck on valentines day :( I always get rejected and bad stuff usually happens to me.

The Cynic February 9th, 2010 2:42 PM

I like Valentine's Day. It is usually my bad luck to be single on that day (as it looks like it will be this year) but it is nice to celebrate human emotion in such a way. Besides, festivals like Christmas now represent emotions such as jolity and merriment. So why is it so absurd to have one for love and affection? Most people associate Hallow'een with fear...

It is over-commercialised though, but Valentine's Day parties are great regardless of how many tacky elephants-that-look-like-Eros-plushies are everywhere.

Esper February 9th, 2010 3:18 PM

I like any excuse to eat candy.

It's a fake holiday, yes, but there's nothing wrong with nudging people to be a little romantic every now and then. But it's a bad idea to confess to your crush on that day. Get ahead and confess early so you can enjoy the day instead of fretting that someone else will confess before you do.

Rogue planet February 9th, 2010 3:28 PM

I treat it the same way I treat any holiday, I ignore it. I'd ignore it even if I did have a ~super crush~ on someone.
+ I'm not a girl, so I don't get given stuff by creepy boys.

mew² February 9th, 2010 3:32 PM

It's okay, it isn't like most holidays that force religion on you.
But my girlfriend broke up with me a week from Valentine's Day, so I'm not one to talk.

インフェルノの津波 February 9th, 2010 3:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizan de la Plume Kuro (Post 5536775)
Personally, apart from Haz's birthday being on the 14th, I don't really see much cause for celebration. -_-

My view on this is that it's a Christian holiday which has it's roots in Christianity. I'm a Muslim so I don't celebrate Christian holidays. I don't hate the specific holiday, I just could care less about it. But, I do respect other people's religious beliefs.

Before you start on Valentine's Day being a Secular holiday, let me remind you that in Islam there is no Valentine's day. So I don't really see a point. :D
Happy Valentine's Day to those who do celebrate it though! I wish you the best of luck in your love life endeavors.

If you ask me, if you want to show someone you love them, do it everyday. You don't need a special day to show them you love them. :D

Hey, I'm a Muslim too. Welcome to my world.

apples2 February 9th, 2010 5:58 PM

The majority of all of you are pathetic. The reason why most of you are single is because nobody wants to deal with someone completely lacking self-confidence and independence. Go outside on occasion, have fun and meet some people, or if your hobbies revolve continually around the computer, go meet some other nerds and geeks and perhaps find someone special.

What's worse are the people saying Valentine's is just-another-day, which "ironically" are the perma-single people. Valentine's day is essentially a booked off day for couples to enjoy themselves together. With the zaniness of most people's schedules (note, for some of the people in this thread, that doesn't imply to you), it can be hard to find a day where a couple can be together, just with each other. Valentine's day is a great day where two people can be romantic.

And to the pseudo-intellectuals blabbering about how it's just a way for Hallmark to make money, etc, most people that aren't in hollow love tend to pair little gifts with deep thoughts and passion for each other. Lovers don't buy each other, they give to each other. You losers are looking at the card's/gift's function and not its symbolism. Then again, if you've been single all your life, you likely wouldn't understand what it's like for someone to care for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassino (Post 5537257)
I just see it as an excuse for women to ask for more chocolate than usual.

You make it sound like you're supposed to feed women chocolate as you would a dog. Good job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarrisonH (Post 5537823)
Well, let's see...

As long as the weather is nice, my girlfriend and I will be having a picnic down at the lake, where we'll likely be until after the sun sets. If the weather is bad, we'll just be hanging out all day and night like we do every weekend.

Congrats on being one of the few people in this thread that isn't completely abysmal with the opposite sex (or same for gays).

Honest February 9th, 2010 6:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxiety. (Post 5536714)
Personally, I hate it. If you love someone with all your heart, you should be doing little things for them all the time. It's all over rated.

Quite true.

But I try to make the day extra extra special for that special someone. I already made a poem. Trying to get some Godiva chocolate at the moment. :P

Jordan February 9th, 2010 7:06 PM

Just another day to remind me that I'm going to be single forever. 8D

...

;_;

Yamikarasu February 9th, 2010 7:38 PM

It's probably my fault I don't have a valentine this year... I should probably be more "agressive" about things like this, but I'm fine being single, again.

Kura February 9th, 2010 7:45 PM

I kinda agree with Apples there..

So many people are such downers on Valentines day. I live far from the guy that I love and although we exchange letters and skype all the time, it's kinda nice to have a day to send a package from the stuff we've collected for each other over the weeks since the last occasion :3..

<333

BHwolfgang February 9th, 2010 11:27 PM

I hate it how for the past four years, every relationship I had ends up being broken whenever Valentine's Day was only like three days away. That pisses me off.

Besides, a person can be romantic at any day. Why must it be that particular day?

003 February 9th, 2010 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drizzle (Post 5538423)
Besides, a person can be romantic at any day. Why must it be that particular day?

This.

I don't mind the holiday, definitely not going to go and be whiny about not having a date/relationship. It's nice if you do though.

sirboulevard February 9th, 2010 11:40 PM

I've been single for 5 years now (simply because everyone i like is taken V_V) so I ahte Valentine's Day because it makes me think about the one thing in my life I lack. A woman.

003 February 9th, 2010 11:47 PM

They aren't all they're cracked up to be...

crap I lied and posting in this thread is making me whiny about valentines day... ABORT

Code February 9th, 2010 11:55 PM

Well, at my school, it's teh perfect day, since it gives us excuses to give cards to the people we like (even though they don't know you like em), and if you had done it any other time of the year, it would have been embarrassing.
But I hate it when it uses it's sneak attack....I never saw it comin! XD

Zizi February 9th, 2010 11:58 PM

I really hate valentines day, its just so.. cheesy. I am in a relationship but i don't know why i still really dislike that day.
:D

Halcyon February 10th, 2010 12:03 AM

In Singapore, Valentine's Day falls on the same day with Chinese/Lunar New Year, but I am not taken yet, so... it's ang-pau (google if you don't know what is that) day for me! :D

magikarptrainer February 10th, 2010 12:48 AM

I completely agree with apples.

Don't be pessimists, people.

Unforgettable February 10th, 2010 12:53 AM

I'm not a fan of the day. I've had boyfriends on the day, and I just don't see what's so special about it. If you really love someone, it's like celebrating everyday, and not just one day of the year.

dc_united February 10th, 2010 10:27 AM

Hopefully, I'll have gotten back together with one of my ex's, and will have a rather good day, assuming we can get out of our houses due to the snow.

In reality, I'll probably still be single, she'll rub all this praise about her new boyfriend in my face, and I'll go over to a friends house and us two single guys will get wasted while playing FIFA or Left 4 Dead. Hoorah for the Holidays.

Cherrim February 10th, 2010 10:33 AM

I don't see why people make such a big deal out of Valentine's Day either way. If you have someone to share it with, great! You've pretty much got a set day to get together and do something, whether it be cliché romance like seeing a movie and grabbing dinner or just hanging out together. If you don't have anyone, just treat it like any other day.

If you're that insecure that a mere date for couples makes you hostile, I think there are bigger problems for you to deal with than "omg Hallmark and corporations are taking over the world with their fake holidays!!1". :/

apples2, while I agree with virtually everything you're saying, watch the language.

Ayselipera February 10th, 2010 11:46 AM

Valentines Day is fine with me. Some people have said that it's a waste of a holiday because you should always be loving/sweet with your bf/gf, but in the real world relationships aren't always like that. Valentines Day is nice because it gives you that chance to remind your lover that you still care about them. That even though you may be busy at times or fight once in a while you still care about them.

Raichu1988 February 10th, 2010 1:13 PM

I think Valentine's Day is overrated, but when I can spend it with someone I still like to. That doesn't mean I put all my effort into doing things for them on that one day a year, because I do all the time anyway. But, it's cute to get some chocolates or something specifically for Valentine's Day. I just don't think it should be as hyped up as it is.

Cold Fusion February 10th, 2010 1:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxiety. (Post 5536714)
I just looked at the calander and there it was, staring at me, laughing at me.

As you all know, Valentines Day is comming up.
What's you're opinion on it?

Personally, I hate it. If you love someone with all your heart, you should be doing little things for them all the time. It's all over rated.

I'm not just saying that because I'm single and I've never been in a relationship over valentines day. No, I'm really not. I just don't like the damn holiday.

Basically what is said here, anyways I look forward to Pancake day more! :D

The Cynic February 10th, 2010 1:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apples2 (Post 5537843)
The majority of all of you are pathetic. The reason why most of you are single is because nobody wants to deal with someone completely lacking self-confidence and independence. Go outside on occasion, have fun and meet some people, or if your hobbies revolve continually around the computer, go meet some other nerds and geeks and perhaps find someone special.

What's worse are the people saying Valentine's is just-another-day, which "ironically" are the perma-single people. Valentine's day is essentially a booked off day for couples to enjoy themselves together. With the zaniness of most people's schedules (note, for some of the people in this thread, that doesn't imply to you), it can be hard to find a day where a couple can be together, just with each other. Valentine's day is a great day where two people can be romantic.

And to the pseudo-intellectuals blabbering about how it's just a way for Hallmark to make money, etc, most people that aren't in hollow love tend to pair little gifts with deep thoughts and passion for each other. Lovers don't buy each other, they give to each other. You losers are looking at the card's/gift's function and not its symbolism. Then again, if you've been single all your life, you likely wouldn't understand what it's like for someone to care for you.



You make it sound like you're supposed to feed women chocolate as you would a dog. Good job.



Congrats on being one of the few people in this thread that isn't completely abysmal with the opposite sex (or same for gays).

While I was one of the people that previously said I like Valentine's Day, I incredibly dislike Apple's post (no surprise he got booted out for something then). While opinions are wonderful things... your opinion has been expressed in a way that may be rather hurtful and offensive towards other people. Furthermore, these "Pseudo-Intellectuals" (some of whom are at Oxford University :cheeky:) are pretty much right about the commercialisation of Valentine's Day. You'd have to be living in an airtight metal container in Bhutan to have not noticed the massive influx of heart-shaped objects that hits our shops this time of year. Suddenly, something as simple as purchasing a box of cookies to eat on the way home has to become purchasing a box of heart-shaped love biscuits with strawberries all wrapped up tight in their heart-shaped box with pictures of Eros and wrapped up in a pretty red ribbon. Aww...ain't that romantic. Actually no. Its garish, its gaudy, its tacky , its tasteless. It is the bland consumerised idea of love that the shops force us to buy our loved ones or they won'y love us back. I prefer to make my Valentine's gifts reflect the person's idea of love and not the bland corporate majority's idea of love. Get something special to them. Roses? Chocolate? Cards? How unoriginal. How pointless. Its just a form of income for the shops. I love Valentine's Day. I hate the commercialisation of it, turning a wonderful celebration of a universal human emotion into a moneyfest for everyone who can cash in. Don't you realise this when you see heart-shaped Valentine's dog biscuits in pet shops? Or were you too busy eating them and saying "I <censored> loved Valentine's Day!!!!!!!" followed by a series of grunts. Now quit your insults and grow up. You obviously don't know what love is, so stop suggesting other people do not. You certainly won't make many friends that way.

NB: I realise the bit about the "bland corporate majority" sounds like sterotypical punk-rock lyrics but for once it actually makes sense to use it in a sentense.

supertails February 10th, 2010 2:03 PM

I have a wonderful partner but I still kinda hate it.

Amore February 10th, 2010 2:07 PM

Never been with someone, kinda want to, but i wouldn't go all out on valentine's day.
i definitely wouldn't do a "to my valentine" card or something to that effect.

I'd do something though, it's kinda traditional innit?

Like make my own card for the person or something

Legobricks February 10th, 2010 2:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apples2 (Post 5537843)
You make it sound like you're supposed to feed women chocolate as you would a dog. Good job.

Feel free to replace 'chocolate' with whatever food she most likes; it seems to me to be something inherent of the gender that women like eating.

HarrisonH February 10th, 2010 3:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassino (Post 5540057)
Feel free to replace 'chocolate' with whatever food she most likes; it seems to me to be something inherent of the gender that women like eating.

Everyone likes eating. The way you say it makes it seems like you're supposed to feed women like an animal. Does your sexism stem from being rejected in the past?

supertails February 10th, 2010 3:11 PM

I know that meat is always good. I love my meat.

The Cynic February 10th, 2010 3:13 PM

OK I can see this thread deteriorating away. I think we should all thake no notice of Apples, he is a troll and only wants attention. Lets continue this thread without any more references to what he said. He's obviously been booted out for something anyway.

HarrisonH February 10th, 2010 3:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cynic (Post 5540160)
OK I can see this thread deteriorating away.

That's because no one is having optimism about Valentine's day. This thread is nothing but a pity party.


Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cynic (Post 5540160)
I think we should all thake no notice of Apples, he is a troll and only wants attention.

While he may have been trolling, everything he said was true.

Also, Mr Oxford, that should be "I think we should all take no notice of Apples; he is a troll and only wants attention."


Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cynic (Post 5540160)
Let's continue this thread without any more references to what he said.

Why not? Everyone is being depressive, which is what his points are addressing.


Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cynic (Post 5540160)
He's obviously been booted out for something anyway.

He was booted because of the language he used, not because of his opinion. In fact, the moderator that infracted him, agreed with him.

For "The Cynic", you aren't very cynical.

JadedIguana February 10th, 2010 4:04 PM

. . .I'm still excited about it. . .even if people aren't feeling so great about it.

I don't really care if companies are cashing in on it; it's what companies do. They survived because they were opportunistic. To not try on a day that plays on peoples emotions, would make them a bad company. And if you had the power to cash in one something like this, wouldn't you?

I know I would. Cash can help me give a smile to others faces. As fake as I might sound right after this word; I would donate most of the money I made to shelters. I'm quite the animal admirer. I dislike that so many have/had bad lives, to to help just a little would be a fantastic Valentines Day for me. Which is why I'm volunteering that day at a shelter. :3

MegaSlowBro. February 10th, 2010 4:10 PM

Personally, I never really took notice of Valentine's Day. I've only used it to show my friends how much I care for them ^_^ I guess because of that, I've never taken it seriously haha but it might also be because it is highly overrated. Most of the holidays in America are overrated (if you think about it).

Eurydice February 10th, 2010 4:20 PM

i think its stupid. as others have said you dont need a special day to tell someone you love them and give them stuff. its just a stupid holiday invented as a money maker for the card/chocolate/stuffed animal companies.

Caelus February 10th, 2010 4:22 PM

I don't really care about it. :/ It just seems like a normal day to me, but it might have some importance in my life once I'm older.

Jolene February 10th, 2010 4:26 PM

I wish my amazingly cute English teacher was around for Valentine's Day. I would get him a card and then he would love me forever.

SonicThrust February 10th, 2010 4:27 PM

I hate Valentines day. I just don't see a point to it.

Legobricks February 10th, 2010 5:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarrisonH (Post 5540137)
Everyone likes eating. The way you say it makes it seems like you're supposed to feed women like an animal. Does your sexism stem from being rejected in the past?

I didn't mean what I said in any pejorative way... it's just stuff I've observed of the females I know.

Luck February 10th, 2010 5:40 PM

Ew Valentines Day, the most commercial holiday, apart from Christmas.
I'm not anywhere near a romantic, and it is the appendix of holidays.
It probably served a purpose before, but it's been so long since that time and we don't know the point of it anymore.

Apples2, grow up. Just because we don't subscribe to your particular beliefs doesn't mean that we are pseudo intellectuals. If you actually had two brain cells to rub together, you would notice that.

twocows February 10th, 2010 5:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarrisonH (Post 5540137)
Everyone likes eating. The way you say it makes it seems like you're supposed to feed women like an animal. Does your sexism stem from being rejected in the past?

Cassino is not a sexist. Nobody said anything about animals, except the guy he quoted. Don't accuse people of such things.

Algo Fonix February 10th, 2010 7:55 PM

I know, Valentines Day is just a way for companies to make all that money. If you don't buy something for the person you love then it implies you don't care.

Oh hey, Christmas is just as guilty.

That said, Valentines Day is pretty rad. Even when I was single and stuff, it was cool because there was always candy involved. Even if I was alone, I could still eat myself into a sugar induced coma.

Ponyta February 11th, 2010 8:35 AM

I'm not doing anything unless my friend wants to go hang out or something

SiReNzZ February 11th, 2010 8:40 AM

Im currently not single but I still think its over rated and just another thing to spend money on :o

Jolene February 11th, 2010 9:40 AM

I am going to a Valentines disco today. Hopefully they will play songs from Glee.

Witch February 11th, 2010 9:50 AM

I don't see going all out for valentines day. If you truly love someone, you should show them you love them everyday.
I got my boyfriend something small as our 4 year anniversary is like a week after

The Cynic February 11th, 2010 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarrisonH (Post 5540297)
That's because no one is having optimism about Valentine's day. This thread is nothing but a pity party.




While he may have been trolling, everything he said was true.

Also, Mr Oxford, that should be "I think we should all take no notice of Apples; he is a troll and only wants attention."




Why not? Everyone is being depressive, which is what his points are addressing.




He was booted because of the language he used, not because of his opinion. In fact, the moderator that infracted him, agreed with him.

For "The Cynic", you aren't very cynical.

Firstly, you seem to be stating that other people's opinions do not matter. You like Valentine's Dat, some other people in this thread don't. Deal with it. It is absolutely fine to be an opinionated person, but it is wrong to force those beliefs onto other people. Freedom of expression is one of the most unequivocally fundamental axioms of our democratic societies.

Sefondly Srcondly Secondgy Secondly, spelling is not so important. Spelling, grammar and punctuation exsist merely so that the reader can understand what the writer has written. I'm pretty sure we could all work out that thake in that context meant take. There is no need to be a grammar nazi. Furthermore, you have this strange belief that more academically minded people are somehow much better at spelling than other people. I study Physics, a subject that dosn't demand you pell every word perfect. After all, Einstein was dyslexic...

Thirdly, you say that everything said by Apples was true. He was saying that anyone who stated that Valentine's is over commercialised was just being pretentious. Its not being pretentious, its common sense. Valentin'es is over-commercialised. Christmas is over-commercialised. He was calling people who shared this belief "pseudo-intellectuals" when clearly they were just showing basic logic.

Fourthly, not everyone dislike Valentine's Day. Jonlene, JadedIguana, Ayselipera and I are just afew of the many memebers who have stated they like the occasion. Therefore, your point is just completely invalid.

Fithly, I was refering to his language when I stated he was being booted out, not his opinions. I've already stated why different opinions are important.

Finally, I am quite cynical. I like Valentine's Day as a concept. Not what it has become for the majority. I am cynical about many things. I am cynical about global warming. I am cynical about the Labour governement. I am cynical about a Conservative governement. I am cynical about the new series of Scrubs. I am cynical about Pokemon's 5th Gen being up-to-scratch. I am a cynic. Don't doubt who I am.

TrinityLimit February 11th, 2010 4:45 PM

amazingly someone asked me if i wanted to be their valentine.. i felt adored :o. heh heh x3.

Saltare. February 11th, 2010 4:50 PM

Valentine's Day
-noun
The holiday Hallmark made up to make single people feel bad about themselves.

I hate Valentine's Day. I'm always single XD Tomorrow we have a dance. And I'm probably hanging out with my friends.

Shadow Sneak Sableye February 11th, 2010 5:17 PM

At my school we're supposed to have a dace but it's snowed out. I'll be going to the movies with my friends Valentine's day though. I don't mind being single :)

XCHAMPX February 11th, 2010 5:27 PM

f all those boppas. they just trouble

JTF2General February 11th, 2010 7:38 PM

No plans for me. No date. I probably COULD get a date if a girl hadn't spilled my biggest secret to the girl I like, if the girl hadn't burst into tears when I told her no to a date that led to all the girls in the school hating me.

Heart~Bunny February 11th, 2010 7:50 PM

I think it's a fun holiday. As long as it's not taken to seriously and is not the only day that one's expresses their love. I think doing something original is better then buying something cliche. Making something homemade like a painting or something. But, everyone has a right to express their love in a different way. It's kinda annoying to see it so commercialized but all holidays are like that. All the pessimism is this thread is overwhelming. xD

I am single. sigh Well, maybe next year. I'm not going to just date someone to have a Valentines day to share with someone. xD Good things come to those who wait.

HeidiMoose February 11th, 2010 10:02 PM

I dislike Valentine's day. I've had a boyfriend for Valentine's day every year since I've been 16, but seriously... why does one day of the year have to be more important than any other day to let someone know you love them?
I don't mind doing something special for valentine's day but I also remember when I used to be single every year back in the day and all I thought was "oh joy.. here comes the holiday created to make single people feel like poop because they don't have someone to spend the day with."

Valentine's day is overrated..

The only thing that depresses me about it this year, though, is that my boyfriend and I are neck high in debt and utterly broke so we're not going to be able to do anything special..
Just the usual sitting around the house with no cable.. stealing wireless internet from someone else in our apartment complex.. with no food, a broken, mold infested dishwasher, and two stinky, annoying dogs constantly in our face about something... *sigh*
I've gotten way off topic.

Gunn February 11th, 2010 10:39 PM

Kinda ironic for so much hate on a holiday about love... and to those that say the if-you-really-love-someone-you-would-show-them-everyday thing, you might as well forget mothers/fathers day, birthdays, anniversaries...

magikarptrainer February 12th, 2010 1:18 AM

Everyone saying Valentines day is too commercialized or 'just a way to sell gifts' etc is wayyyyyyyyyy wrong.


Doing a personalized gift, that wasn't bought in a store will be more appreciated every single time. Making something, doing something, writing something will always beat buying something if you want to make a serious impression on somebody.

tee_bird February 12th, 2010 11:11 AM

I don't think my boyfriend and I are doing anything for Valentine's Day this year. It will be our fourth one, though! Luckily, we're going to Cancun four days later with my family. I guess I can count that as Valentine's Day. :D

insectduel February 12th, 2010 12:35 PM

Personally, I don't like Valentine's day.

1 month ago, I was supposed to show up on a date with a Japanese woman but I have failed. Now She don't want to get involved with me.

Now I am looking for someone else to go to a Japanese restraurant.

tee_bird February 12th, 2010 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insectduel (Post 5545106)
Now I am looking for someone else to go to a Japanese restraurant.

You can come pick me up any time. NOM NOM!

Wings Don't Cry February 12th, 2010 12:45 PM

The only time I ever cared about Valentine's Day was i n my first year of High School when a girl in my class said she was going to give me a Valentine the day before Valentine's. So I had to rush to the nearest flower shop and get her some roses since I felt inclined to get her something.

Pyrax February 12th, 2010 2:50 PM

It's a ridiculous commercial holiday that was designed to drain your money.

Heather February 12th, 2010 2:52 PM

I honestly do not like Valentines Day. Its not enjoyable for me because I cant celebrate it with anyone. Which is really depressing since I just got broken up with yesterday. Maybe next Valentines I might like it more but not right now...

benthekid February 12th, 2010 2:54 PM

mine is awesome she rocks and she is the kindest person i know
shes sweet and lovely , i am lucky shes my valentine

Binary February 12th, 2010 10:32 PM

It's just going to be an ordinary day for me and no, I don't like it too much.

Emotion. February 13th, 2010 10:57 AM

The whole day is just another marketing idea, trying to get money from people for nothing. If you love someone you shouldn't have to do something special for one day, do it all year round.

But for once I have someone this year (: And no I haven't just got her for the day and then bin her off, I plan to stay together (:

DonRoyale February 14th, 2010 12:57 AM

Valentine's Day: Here to remind you that a relationship is f***ing expensive.

magikarptrainer February 14th, 2010 1:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRoyale (Post 5549941)
Valentine's Day: Here to remind you that a relationship is f***ing expensive.

But not really.


Like I said before, not just buying something isn't only cheaper, it's a far superior Valentines gift.


As an example, one of the best responses I got to a Valentines gift was just learning how to make Kawasaki roses (actually pretty tough) and putting together an origami bouquet. Paper isn't expensive. But small stuff like that generally goes down a treat.

Haza February 14th, 2010 1:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRoyale (Post 5549941)
Valentine's Day: Here to remind you that a relationship is f***ing expensive.

Happy Valentines Day PC sweety... :(

Droidz February 14th, 2010 1:40 AM

If i have a girlfriend during valentines then i don't mind going out of my way to by her a gift.

curiousnathan February 14th, 2010 2:15 AM

Well, Valentimes day I'm always single. Have been My whole life. :(
Although there's this girl I really like but, there's this other dude.. and the whole of my homegroup are trying to get them together...
I just sit with my friends and day dream about her in class. Even though she sits across form me, I don't want to stare if she sees me then she'll think I am a freak.
Sigh she is really pretty. I just don't have the guts to say anything to her..

Ninja Caterpie February 14th, 2010 2:29 AM

Ah, awesome.

2 and a half hours before it ends here, I finished my present to my special someone and posted it here, here and a bunch of other places.

Without spending a cent. Well, the internet costs money, I guess, and I spent time, but it was worthwhile. 8D

Witch February 14th, 2010 5:02 AM

Gah, my boyfriend is working TT_TT So I'll be by myself all day. I have him his stuff last night. Batman Comics are all he wanted XD

Ho-Oh February 14th, 2010 5:09 AM

Oh v-day is awesome. Luck and I decided to play a prank on some of our friends and pretend that we were together. Some even slightly believed too. :D

If you aren't taken, pretend you are, and have fun trying to fool others. Just like April Fools. n3n

Twisted Cuteness February 14th, 2010 5:29 AM

Sounds like an interesting way to spend the day xD

J a s m i n e © February 14th, 2010 7:13 AM

It doesn't bother me; I've gotten great gifts the previous years. This year I got the DSlite(should've gotten DSi but w/e). Can't wait to play it :) Overall its not that bad....

.little monster February 14th, 2010 7:13 AM

I'm going with my friends Isaiah, Amanda, and Dawn to Dawn's house and working on our National History Day assignment.

Yay..

Franceschi February 14th, 2010 8:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendak (Post 5537579)
+ I'm not a girl, so I don't get given stuff by creepy boys.

Don't fret. I'll be a creepy girl and get you something.

I don't mind Valentine's. I personally don't celebrate it much - although, I am going out for a meal with my friends on Tuesday to celebrate our 'bromance' - but I have no problem with others celebrating it. Whatever floats your boat. c:

RCMF13 February 14th, 2010 12:18 PM

Valentines day = hallmark conspiracy to make more money

If you love someone, why not buy them flowers any day? Why wait for one day of the year?

That's why I don't buy things for valentine's day.

mikey February 14th, 2010 5:55 PM

Valentines Day is just like another day to me now, (since I currently do not have a girlfriend.) I'll just go on like it's another normal day.

Vampire://Krimm February 14th, 2010 6:17 PM

Happy Single's Awareness Day, guys <3

Though at least I got to go play DDR at the arcade :'D


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