Valentine's Day: What Do PF-ers Think?

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Valentine's Day evokes a range of opinions, with some viewing it as a commercialized holiday while others see it as a chance to celebrate love. Many participants express mixed feelings, acknowledging the holiday's commercial aspects but appreciating the opportunity for romantic gestures, such as gifts and special outings. Some individuals, particularly those who are single, feel left out or cynical about the holiday, viewing it as a reminder of their status. There are humorous exchanges about the pressures of Valentine's Day, including anecdotes about past experiences and the challenges of planning around the holiday. The discussion also touches on the idea that love should be celebrated year-round rather than on a designated day. Overall, the thread highlights a blend of humor, nostalgia, and critical perspectives on Valentine's Day, reflecting diverse attitudes towards love and relationships.

What is Valentine's day to you ?

  • I have no idea what that is ! (extraterrestrials please to vote here)

    Votes: 4 8.0%

  • I happily celebrate Valentine's day

    Votes: 6 12.0%

  • It is a good occasion (or pretext) to be just the two of us, regardless of a present or not

    Votes: 8 16.0%

  • I don't want to hear about this commercial trap !

    Votes: 9 18.0%

  • Although I think it originates from commercial strategies, I don't care and celebrate anyway

    Votes: 6 12.0%

  • I am single and hate the OP of this poll

    Votes: 15 30.0%

  • Valentine's day is the best day for single people to party

    Votes: 2 4.0%
  • Total voters
    50
  • #31
Happy comerical-exploit-to-use-and-abuse-your-money-as-a-result-of-fooling-
people-in-love-to-go-out-and-buy-stuff-they-do-not-really-
need-for-people-who-will-love-them-anyways-or-even-frown-
upon-their-lack-of-though-day.

Yes, I'm bitter. Does it show? :-p
 
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  • #32
Newbie says Hi said:
What I do find interesting about V-day is that it is a day FOR WOMEN. I mean, just look at this thread. I noticed atleast 2 MALE members (Cyrus and Astro) of this forum have given out greeting cards/compliments aimed at the women. BUT, have the ladies given any cards back? NOOOOO (typical!). OK, I'm not really mad at you ladies :-) I just wish there was a day for guys is all.

You must've missed mattmns post, I think it was on the first page. :biggrin:

Anyway, for all the guys:
FSM-valentines-card-01.gif


And for the band of nerd pirates:
valentines-day-card-02.jpg

:biggrin:
 
  • #33
Newbie says Hi said:
What I do find interesting about V-day is that it is a day FOR WOMEN. I mean, just look at this thread. I noticed atleast 2 MALE members (Cyrus and Astro) of this forum have given out greeting cards/compliments aimed at the women. BUT, have the ladies given any cards back? NOOOOO (typical!).
Perhaps the women are more discrete and discriminating. :biggrin:

I am just shamefully unabashed and brazen. :biggrin:

I really do think the PF women are very cool :cool:, and I very much appreciate their insights and contributions. :smile:
 
  • #34
Thanks for the greeting card Moonbie! :approve:

Moonbear said:
You must've missed mattmns post, I think it was on the first page. :biggrin:

His response was in such an ummm succinct formulation that I never noticed it. If there was ever a post in physicsforum that was straight to the point... THAT was IT! LOL. Not that I disagree, I LOVEEE steak o:)

Oh, and how do you get those greeting cards to show up? Does one need to become a paid contributor to gain such powers? In any case:


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY LADIES!:biggrin:
 
  • #35
Astronuc said:
Perhaps the women are more discrete and discriminating. :biggrin:

I am just shamefully unabashed and brazen. :biggrin:

I really do think the PF women are very cool :cool:, and I very much appreciate their insights and contributions. :smile:

Agreed. I'm a tad surprised at how many PF women are single and lonely(?) tonight. :frown:
 
  • #36
Newbie says Hi said:
Oh, and how do you get those greeting cards to show up? Does one need to become a paid contributor to gain such powers?

You just have to use IMG tags (click "quote" on my post and you'll see how the tags are used...you have to find sites that don't block hotlinking like that though).

In any case:


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY LADIES!:biggrin:

Thanks. :smile:
 
  • #37
Newbie says Hi said:
Agreed. I'm a tad surprised at how many PF women are single and lonely(?) tonight. :frown:

I don't think it matters anyway. There's so much snow and ice on the ground that even if I had plans, they'd have to be cancelled.
 
  • #38
Moonbear said:
I don't think it matters anyway. There's so much snow and ice on the ground that even if I had plans, they'd have to be cancelled.

Snuggled in front of a fire with champagne and strawberries time then and a good movie.
 
  • #39
Newbie says Hi said:
Agreed. I'm a tad surprised at how many PF women are single and lonely(?) tonight. :frown:
Why lonely? They've got us - the PF guys! :biggrin: :rolleyes:

Then on the other hand . . . . :rolleyes:
 
  • #40
This one goes out to all you PF ladies


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  • #41
Astronuc said:
Why lonely? They've got us - the PF guys! :biggrin: :rolleyes:

LOL
I think reminding them of that just destroyed their Valentine's day.:devil:
 
  • #42
Happy VD, boys!

I got a beer gift basket for the PF guys...
http://www.beeronthewall.com/online-store/scstore/graphics/nuts-over-you-lg.jpg

Fresh, hard to find California microbrews (12oz bottles)
A box of assorted, luscious, sweet Chocolates or fine Confections & Candy (seasonal)
A nice big box of large, freshly roasted California grown Pistachios - yummy!
A big, one pound sack of addicting Hoody's Salted & Roasted In The Shell Peanuts

and a cheerleader video for Newbie:
 
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  • #43
Math Is Hard said:
I got a beer gift basket for the PF guys...
http://www.beeronthewall.com/online-store/scstore/graphics/nuts-over-you-lg.jpg

Fresh, hard to find California microbrews (12oz bottles)
A box of assorted, luscious, sweet Chocolates or fine Confections & Candy (seasonal)
A nice big box of large, freshly roasted California grown Pistachios - yummy!
A big, one pound sack of addicting Hoody's Salted & Roasted In The Shell Peanuts

*CHOMPF* I don't think they'd notice if the chocolate wasn't included, would they? :rolleyes:

BTW, that is such a cool idea for a Valentine's gift for a guy!
 
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  • #44
Happy VD, boys!
:rolleyes: That just doesn't look right. :smile:
 
  • #45
Moonbear said:
BTW, that is such a cool idea for a Valentine's gift for a guy!
Beer and hot sauce would be a nice gift. :-p

Anyway, thanks MIH, that's very nice. :biggrin:
 
  • #46
Math Is Hard said:
and a cheerleader video for Newbie:


Awww, my first valentine's day present since forever! :!)

Thanks, Math! :)
 
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  • #47
Moonbear said:
*CHOMPF* I don't think they'd notice if the chocolate wasn't included, would they? :rolleyes:

BTW, that is such a cool idea for a Valentine's gift for a guy!

I'll share my gift basket with you Moonbie, just don't take my cheerleaders away :)
 
  • #48
Beer! The key to any mans heart. :!) MIH
 
  • #49
MIH, I want you for my date. The treats are great. :!) :approve:
 
  • #50
Math Is Hard said:
I got a beer gift basket for the PF guys...
MIH you're the best :!)
:smile:
 
  • #51
I chose a commercial holiday that encourages people to buy cards and chocolate.

That wasn't always the case. Originally, it was a tribute to the God Lupercus. Teenage boys would draw the names of teenage girls in a lottery and the girl was his companion for a year (until the next year's celebration).

Catholics didn't like that celebration, so they sainted a bishop that had been executed 200 years earlier and started their own celebration with slightly different rules to replace the Lupercus celebration. Instead of sex for a year, the guys got to give a handwritten greeting of affection to the woman of their dreams.

Now it's evolved to store bought cards and chocolate in tacky boxes.

Although, I have to admit, if Valentine's Day traditions evolve to include beer gift packs, I might start to like Valentine's Day. :smile: Thanks, MIH!:!)
 
  • #52
I'm extraterrestrial and was forced to vote for option one :cry:
(Althought,I know what it means.)
 
  • #53
i suggest an extra option to select from in the poll

"I'm single, never had a date, never celebrated valentines."

edit: "I'm single, never had a date, never celebrated valentines AND its not celebrated in this country among other holidays/occasions (halloween for instance)."
 
  • #54
All right, I don't intend to cope with sarcasm too long.
The options of this poll have been carefully chosen, by a board of psychological experts and sociological statisticians.
If you cannot find something to vote for, there are two possibilities :
  • Think longer
  • Pick one randomely
  • Do not vote, take a walk it will cheer you up. Or have tea if you're british.
  • Erh... there is no fourth point. :rolleyes:
:-p
 
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  • #55
humanino said:
All right, I don't intend to cope with sarcasm too long.
The options of this poll have been carefully chosen, by a board of psychological experts ...

Ah, no wonder this is not a scientific poll :)

j/k
 
  • #56
Newbie says Hi said:
Ah, no wonder this is not a scientific poll :)
How could you possibly imagine it is scientific ! :bugeye:
 
  • #57
humanino said:
If you cannot find something to vote for, there are two possibilities :
  • Think longer
  • Pick one randomely
  • Do not vote, take a walk it will cheer you up. Or have tea if you're british.
  • Erh... there is no fourth point. :rolleyes:
:-p

Do they have a different counting system in France? :biggrin:
 
  • #58
Moonbear said:
Do they have a different counting system in France? :biggrin:
There were actually 11 possibilities :biggrin:
 
  • #59
Moonbear said:
Do they have a different counting system in France? :biggrin:

They multiply everything by 2, in order to not get bored. :biggrin:

humanino, I thought you were Dominican? :biggrin:
 
  • #60
Wow! They gave everyone at work something for Valentine's Day. That's almost as cool as Christmas bonuses. :smile:

Except they gave us phone books for Valentine's Day. :confused: And to think, I had to get an unlisted number. Steve Martin even does better than me. :frown:

E-mail announcement said:
As a special Valentine's Day treat, we've received 20 phone books! They're up on the lobby if anyone wants one... not that we don't all have internet access and therefore have the ability to look up any phone number or address we'd like at the drop of a hat. However, the cover suggests that they're great for the car (but not while driving unless being used as a booster seat) or one's vacation home.

Of course, this means that I'll be enquiring after the location and availability of the vacation home of any who choose to retrieve one of these books. Just a warning.

So come and get 'em!

Rosanne
 
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