Tommy Collison

There is no getting around the fact that it’s an odd concept. I’m not going to get bogged down in phrases like ‘consumerist frenzies’ or the like, but I don’t think you could say that it’s stayed particularly true to its roots.

Before I go any further, I’d just like to say that I’m not one of those people who doesn’t partake in traditions (such as Christmas or Valentine’s Day) and therefore goes and writes an angry/sarcastic post about it and thinks that because they dislike it, it should be banned.

It’s a case of..

I disagree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it

Why don’t I like Valentine’s Day? Well, what about every other day? Yes, you bought me flowers that were probably 50c in Dunnes, very romantic. If couples are so insecure in their relationship that they need flowers and chocolate and weekend breaks to substantiate their feelings for each other, well you’re going to have a problem.

Also, I’d like to make it very clear that I don’t feel this way because I’m single. I don’t see this as a ‘fail’ on my part, or some sort of ‘sin’.

So in closing, I never really ‘got’ Valentine’s Day, but if that’s your cup of tea, you’re more than welcome.

I’m not totally devoid of romantic feeling though — I agreed to cook dinner for Mom and Dad as a treat. Then again, my cooking style couldn’t be described as anything near romantic… unless yelling obscenities at frying pans is your thing :)