skymama 35 #101 February 13, 2007 QuoteSTOP buying the damn things in Harley colors...it's like an effin bug light!!!! Psst...Mark...all the colors taste the same. No worries, those were the Halloween colors. We have Valentine's, Easter and 4th of July colors to get through first. Apparently, I'm just a pawn in the hands of big corporations and their silly holiday tie-ins. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreefall383 0 #102 February 13, 2007 I'm glad I don't typically eat any candy. Kind of a fitness geek, so candy is like munching on pure sugared death. I had a donut the other day because a colleague at work brought them in for everyone. Actually, I should correct that. I stared at it for 5 minutes weighing out 'free donuts' and 'early death', only to slowly eat it all with a distinct feeling of guilt in every bite as if I was literally putting my body in the frying pan. Anyway, Valentine's Day is never an excuse to buy more candy, whether on the day or just prior at higher price, or just after the day at half price. It's just another day, just like every other, where candy will lead me to grave just a little sooner."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreefall383 0 #103 February 13, 2007 As for the corporate pawn statement, if the holiday isn't spent as the origin of the holiday would suggest it be spent, then it has turned into a corporate holiday, a marketing holiday. Companies line up all their ducks just to make a killing on days like Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine's Day, Hanukkah, etc. The fact that people buy into it says to me that not many people really believe in the traditions, just the opportunity to buy shit from companies looking to sell it."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #104 February 13, 2007 Boy, aren't you a ray of sunshine today. For the record, I eat chocolate, not candy. Dark chocolate usually, which has antioxident benefits. I don't eat doughnuts, ice cream and hardly ever have cookies, cakes, pies or anything like that. Just one or two small piece of chocolate every day. Normiss is the one who pigged out on it. In addition, one should never pass up a good sale. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #105 February 13, 2007 QuoteThe fact that people buy into it says to me that not many people really believe in the traditions, just the opportunity to buy shit from companies looking to sell it. Or maybe the colored M&M's look good with the holiday decorations I put out. Or, shouldn't I be doing that either? You don't have kids, do you?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreefall383 0 #106 February 13, 2007 I would sure as hell hope I don't have kids. Anyway, if you're buying the colored M&M's just to go with your holiday decorations, something about that seems a little strange to me. Decorations are decorations. Those, in a general sense, are at least semi-traditional. Most ornaments for Christmas, for example, can probably be traced back at least a few hundred years, if not a couple thousand. The candy is just an extraneous way of trying to get more money out of us. Candy, chocolate, those were never a part of the celebration of Christ's birth. Again, using this as a firm example. Did one of the wisemen bring chocolate and I didn't know it all this time? Well holy ****, that just screws everything up. But we're getting off topic here, so let's stay there. Valentine's Day is not about giving people gifts, that's social materialism acting out again, nothing more. Nobody ever said Valentine's Day was supposed to be celebrated by going out and buying a bunch of stuff for someone to show your affection. There are other ways of showing affection, just that everyone sees the holiday one way, and as such the belief is that V-day is supposed to be marked by gift-giving. Whether the corporations started that or not, they profit off it bigtime. I see no reason to spend extra money on things just for a holiday. If I'm buying something for someone, it's because it makes sense to buy it at that particular time, not because some social superstition dictates that I should."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #107 February 13, 2007 Just celebrate "Single Awareness Day" with your girls! That's what we'll be doing :o) PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #108 February 13, 2007 So many poo-pooers. Geesh, if people don't like it, they aren't forced to celebrate it or buy stuff. I don't get offended by St. Patricks Day stuff, but i don't celebrate it either. Some people need to chill out (and maybe get laid). ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #109 February 13, 2007 can we get his name change to rayofdepression??? geez man! It's only candy and flowers we're talking here... Women decorate...and you don't know this?? THAT seems more than a little strange to ME! Relax man...we don't want you to participate anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #110 February 13, 2007 My only REALLY strong feeling for or against V-Day is that I would kick anyone in the face if they proposed to me on that made-up holiday. Other than that, I really don't care. And perhaps I shouldn't be complaining about any kind of proposal, even one from some drunk old codger in a sketchy pub, but what can I say? I'm picky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #111 February 13, 2007 QuoteHere's the perfect e-card. This is truly capitalism at its finest!!! I can imagine the meeting... So, we have all these people that hate Valentine's day. How do we sell to them too? Talk about untapped markets. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #112 February 13, 2007 Quote I would kick anyone in the face if they proposed to me on that made-up holiday. That is one of the best quotes ever!! You're awesome. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreefall383 0 #113 February 13, 2007 QuoteQuote I would kick anyone in the face if they proposed to me on that made-up holiday. That is one of the best quotes ever!! You're awesome. Hmmm, yeah, I'll have to remember that one too. Not that I would, despite being a fairly romantic gentleman. That seems just a little too corny and cliché. It's like signing a contract to enlist in the military on Independence Day. I mean hey, to each his own, but that just strikes me as really silly."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #114 February 13, 2007 BOYCOTTING VDAY: AZdav Cornholio + Spouse! :) Floridadiver81 g_fun Gonzo (gonzalesna) GravityJunky Icon134 Jewels kelel01 LadyFlyer77 matt1215 MrFreefal383 Sartre Skysprite Speedracer dive goddess ExAFO Jerm & GF BlueSkiesBabe Muenkel LOVES VDAY Sunshine normiss Skymama _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #115 February 13, 2007 QuoteMy only REALLY strong feeling for or against V-Day is that I would kick anyone in the face if they proposed to me on that made-up holiday. I think it'd kinda be sweet CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #116 February 13, 2007 Okay people, the point of this thread is not to be a hater on VD day, it's to be a LOVER EVERY day!!!! I have no problem with other people celebrating as they see fit. I used to buy into the hoopla. But I realized it's meaningless to be told i am loved because it's Feb 14, when i don't feel loved the other days of the year. Speaking hypothetically, of course..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #117 February 13, 2007 yeah let the shallow superficial bastards have their Hallmark day if they want itYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrobiette 0 #118 February 14, 2007 For that special card... http://www.meish.org/vd/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #119 February 14, 2007 I have always been bah humbug about Valentine's Day. Yesterday I received a package with chocolates, a card and other goodies. I liked it Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staceyg 0 #120 February 14, 2007 QuoteBOYCOTTING VDAY: AZdav Cornholio + Spouse! :) Floridadiver81 g_fun Gonzo (gonzalesna) GravityJunky Icon134 Jewels kelel01 LadyFlyer77 matt1215 MrFreefal383 Sartre Skysprite Speedracer dive goddess ExAFO Jerm & GF BlueSkiesBabe Muenkel StaceyG (my least favorite day of the year) LOVES VDAY Sunshine normiss Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #121 February 14, 2007 LOVES VDAY Sunshine normiss Skymama stitch (This year anyway. Sunny Rocks)"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #122 February 14, 2007 QuoteFor that special card... http://www.meish.org/vd/ My new favorite website!!! I love it! Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #123 February 14, 2007 QuoteI have always been bah humbug about Valentine's Day. Yesterday I received a packaged with chocolates, a card and other goodies. I liked it Well, you deserve it. Nothing wrong with enjoying the gifts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #124 February 14, 2007 Quotestitch (This year anyway. Sunny Rocks) You're not too bad yourself cutie. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The_Don 0 #125 February 14, 2007 My wife told me this afternoon that I didn't have to buy her anything. "I know you love me".. I think I married a good woman. I'm gonna keep her! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Page 5 of 7 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
sunshine 2 #124 February 14, 2007 Quotestitch (This year anyway. Sunny Rocks) You're not too bad yourself cutie. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #125 February 14, 2007 My wife told me this afternoon that I didn't have to buy her anything. "I know you love me".. I think I married a good woman. I'm gonna keep her! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
