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annuinBut I don't like the weeks of men-are-clueless-scum-and-women-are-grasping-bitches-and-you're-fucked-if-you-don't-buy-her-a-diamond media propaganda.
From Poppy Z. Brite's journal.
And I heartily concur.
I dislike the rampant sexism in the ads for Valentine's Day. Nearly always it's about the men needing to buy gifts, either chocolate, flowers or preferably something sparkly from Kay jewelers, with the threat of spending Valentine's night on the couch. I guess feminism goes out the window when it comes to getting goodies.
I patiently await when there are ads in the media for women to buy stuff for their men (yes, I know many do anyway, but I'm talking about media/marketing perception here).
Meanwhile, all the candy will be on sale tomorrow at CVS :D Hopefully they discount it like they do the Halloween candy: 75% off!
From Poppy Z. Brite's journal.
And I heartily concur.
I dislike the rampant sexism in the ads for Valentine's Day. Nearly always it's about the men needing to buy gifts, either chocolate, flowers or preferably something sparkly from Kay jewelers, with the threat of spending Valentine's night on the couch. I guess feminism goes out the window when it comes to getting goodies.
I patiently await when there are ads in the media for women to buy stuff for their men (yes, I know many do anyway, but I'm talking about media/marketing perception here).
Meanwhile, all the candy will be on sale tomorrow at CVS :D Hopefully they discount it like they do the Halloween candy: 75% off!
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Date: 2005-02-14 11:39 pm (UTC)Actually, we spent much of yesterday roleplaying on Avlis (a persistent world using the Neverwinter engine), and most of that was spent with him showing me around and giving me items it would be almost impossible for my 1st level character to find on her own. In other words, he spent several hours helping me out in ways that didn't benefit him (or his character) at all. Geek love. *grin*
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Date: 2005-02-14 11:48 pm (UTC)Exactly, and we're much the same.
If you have to do your romance in once annual increments on a set day, I think you're in trouble :P
The part that often bothers me about is it's so forced. Much like the way here on tv around Christmas the emphasis is so heavily put on gift giving, and nothing more. The spirit of Christmas is consumerism, not doing something selfless (unless it involves maxing out your credit card).
And ugh, the ugly V-day jewelry! So chintzy and tacky, I'd never wear it.