V is for Vendetta

I am generally one who fights these over-hyped, commercially-generated "holidays," especially one that promotes traditional male romanticism in an age in which chivalry is dead. Pardon my French, but Fuck Valentine's. Now we get guilt-tripped by the retail world into buying flowers, chocolates, or jewelry for the significant other. Sweet.

BUT, in my bitterness, I realized that although Valentine's may be an incredibly arbitrary holiday, it's equally as pointless as the rest of our holiday celebrations. New Years falls on the 1st of January, but the Roman Calendar no longer correlates with seasonal or lunar patterns. Christ's actual birth date is probably somewhere in late summer. Hanukkah celebrates a re-dedication of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem after Judah defeated the Syrians in 165 BC, which is probably far removed from popular conscious. Note: NONE of these occurrences involved gifts, presents, cards or the likeness thereof.

Yet at the end of the day, it is not what these holidays are about per se, or the reason we celebrate them. They're about spending time with people you care about, so make sure you call the people that matter to you in your life. Be it your moms, your best friend, your crazy uncle, or your significant other. Screw the romanticism, it's the appreciation that matters the most.

And without a Valentine's Day, most doods would probably never have the balls to buy their girls flowers or do something nice. There are times when we never get the second chance to say the things we always wanted to. Life is short, who gives a fuck why we celebrate. Just be thankful for the people who give us a reason to.

Happy Vag day bitches.