Valentines Day aka "Love Day"

I can't think of a better reason to come back after a two and a half month "vacation" then to come back on the most bullshit holiday of all. Let's have a little history lesson. St. Valentine, he was a real person. Below is a small excerpt about his life:

The first representation of Saint Valentine appeared in the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493); Wow that was a long time ago. Let see what happened to this guy...

He was arrested and imprisoned upon being caught marrying Christian couples and otherwise aiding Christians who were at the time being persecuted by Claudius in Rome. Helping Christians at this time was considered a crime. Claudius took a liking to this prisoner – until Valentinus tried to convert the Emperor – whereupon this priest was condemned to death. He was beaten with clubs and stoned; when that failed to kill him, he was beheaded outside the Flaminian Gate.

Now that's some really romantic shit! Do you think St. Valentine would be happy that he was stoned (not the way that I am now) and beaten with clubs only to end up being beheaded for this holiday? A holiday that puts tons of pressure on Men and Women to be "romantic" around the world. Roses, Greeting Cards, Candy, Heart-Shaped Boxes, Jewelery, Dinner at an expensive restruant which is over booked and crammed with two tops of couples who are hoping to get laid. I forgot about e-cards, emails, texts, instant messages and the list goes on and on.

I tell you what, I have had many great loves in my life. And to tell you the truth, in hindsight, I would rather been beaten with clubs and stoned. I can't even tell you how many times "the love of my life" has ripped my heart out and put me through so much pain that a good beating would have cured. At least a good beating ends, and your wounds heal. With love...It stays with you forever, true love that is.

If you are one of those people who thinks that one time of year is the right time to show your significant other how much you love them by showering them with gifts and all kinds of other bullshit. FUCK YOU! If you truly love that person you should show them that you love them everyday. You should thank them for hanging out with your stupid ass.

Sincerely,

Captain Shitty