V-Day

[annuin]

But 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!

Comments

[tanthe.livejournal.com]

The woman in the shop looked a bit nonplussed when I said I was buying them for my husband.

Good grief. I think men really do get a bum wrap (rap?) in the romance department. They're expected to cough up the money, spend the time and effort buying/organising things, and get nothing in return. They should be appreciated too.

[leonatos.livejournal.com]

I couldn't agree more. There is a great divide in the world in terms of romance, no equality. If it's not sucking up the bank accounts of men, then it's expecting women to look pretty and act civilised so they will impress the menfolk, get married, have kids, etc, etc.

I'm not saying that women shouldn't look pretty, but throughout history and even to the present day, more energy has gone into women's fashion and appearence, then men's. I know that's a lot of work, pressure and financial strain for women, but it makes me somewhat jealous.