Comments | bandwagon: The True Story of Valentine's Day

bandwagon

The True Story of Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2006 13:03

I thought it my civic duty to make everyone aware of the true meaning of Valentine's Day. In this work-a-day world of hustle and bustle, we often forget from where special days such as today originate. We all know that Christmas is to celebrate Santa's birthday... no, wait... Jesus's birthday, but how many of us really remember the story of ( Read more... )

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anonymous February 14 2006, 18:48:46 UTC

Were they listening to the 1812 overture?! WEEEE! Music geek! waaah!

bandwagon February 14 2006, 18:52:34 UTC

Clearly they were, as it was 1812, and that was the only song played that year. It was also played constantly, over and over and over again. Speaking ill of the overture was equal to being a "red" in the 1950's. McCarthy actually got his start ousting those who spaketh southwise of the song. It's true!

guitarzan February 14 2006, 19:03:26 UTC

We all had T-shirts too from the event. "I AM 1812" - big red letters on a black t-shirt. Was pretty awesome. First night 1813 was pretty hot too - Dick Clark hosted!

arsxxmoriendi February 14 2006, 21:22:39 UTC

well said aldon, well said. but sadly, the stories are all forgotten on this day, and it now IS about candy heart and Russell Stover - who has stolen Valentines Day from Jesus just like he stole Christmas from Satan Claus.

kaoh14 February 15 2006, 03:06:07 UTC

i miss your nonsense!