This Week’s Question: Is Valentine’s Day Overrated?
For this very special edition of THN, we are bringing you a very important query:
Is Valentine’s Day Overrated?
Valentine’s Day at St. Lawrence brings a mix of celebration and commercial hype, with some embracing it as a special occasion, while others question its significance.
“100 percent. Capitalism and couples win in this economy every time.”
“Absolutely because I am not participating.”
“Yes, it is overrated. It’s a money scheme.”
“No, it’s not overrated, I love gifts.”
“It’s not overrated once you’re in a relationship. People who are single just get FOMO.”
“It’s overrated. Why do you need an excuse to get your significant other a gift?”
“I do it solely for the benefit of my partner.”
“I think it’s perfectly rated.”
“I’m in a relationship and I still think Valentine’s day is stupid, and so does my girlfriend.”
“I feel like, for guys, it’s overrated, but not for girls.”
“Valentine’s Day is a social construct that should be deconstructed, just like the patriarchy.”
“Yeah.”
“I think that the marketization of Valentine’s Day is bullshit but having a day committed to the person you love is kind of dope, but the gifts are stupid.”
“After being single for so long, it’s just kind of a sad day.”
“I think it could be if it weren’t commercialized.”
“Yes.”
“Yes, super overrated! We should celebrate love all the time, not just when it is commercialized.”
“I like the chocolate, but yeah, everything else is overrated.”
“I think Valentine’s Day is overrated. I think it’s overcommercialized and is designed to make people who aren’t in a relationship (me) feel bad (might be projecting.)”
“Valentine’s Day is overrated. It turns love into a commercial gimmick, making people feel obligated to show affection instead of letting it happen naturally. ”
“Not when my right hand exists.”