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Public Log 006-02A

Feb 14, 2010 22:24

14th of February. A strange custom to celebrate. I was under the impression that a healthy relationship between two lovers is only serviceable if affection is shown often, rather than specifically on a single day ( Read more... )

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wetnoodleguy February 14 2010, 15:32:17 UTC

It's also an opportunity to receive chocolates from girls you like!

code_ata February 14 2010, 16:11:52 UTC

Is there something preventing them from giving chocolates on other days?

wetnoodleguy February 14 2010, 16:14:43 UTC

Well, no, but it's customary. How'd you feel if Santa brought you presents in the middle of summer?

code_ata February 14 2010, 16:44:27 UTC

I would accept the present after implementing proper security protocols. A present is a present, correct?

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ray_tremblay February 14 2010, 17:45:21 UTC

Are you aware of the concept of Shadenfreude?

code_ata February 14 2010, 18:06:21 UTC

A quick check of the database indicates that it is joy from adversary?

Ray, spreading holiday joy since 2010! ray_tremblay February 14 2010, 18:17:15 UTC

Yes, happiness at the misfortune of others. While the primary reasons for this "holiday" is to exchange tokens of affection with couples, it is only really celebrated as a means of couples showing off their relationships to those who do not. It's a golden opportunity for people to kick others when they are down without them looking like an ass.

Spreading the love, huh? code_ata February 14 2010, 18:21:51 UTC

So those who do not wish to kick others will not celebrate?

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Initiate Operation Get in Lamia's Robot Pants! sillyaxel February 14 2010, 17:53:47 UTC

Who cares? It's a day set aside for lovers to celebrate however they choose.

For instance... if I would have happened to buy a rather large box of chocolates-

*and keep in mind Axel IS holding one*

-for a beautiful lady, who would have the right to stop me on this day of all days?

code_ata February 14 2010, 18:07:45 UTC

"Some locations may-may not allow you to bring chocolates through cus-customs, Chief."

sillyaxel February 14 2010, 18:12:56 UTC

Wow. I guess you're right.

Of course, if I wanted to give the chocolates to you, Miss Loveless, I wouldn't have to worry about customs at all now would I?

code_ata February 14 2010, 18:14:00 UTC

"Aff-affirmative. GDF security protocols do not b-ban chocolates."

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allnaturalseed February 14 2010, 19:44:58 UTC

Well aside from the candy sales it... it gives people an excuse to be more mushy and romantic than they usually would. The kinds of things you'd be embarrassed to do any other time but since there's a day for it you don't have to feel silly.

At least that's how I see it.

code_ata February 14 2010, 19:46:03 UTC

Why would they feel embarrassed?

allnaturalseed February 14 2010, 20:02:38 UTC

Uh well, that's kind of hard to explain. Most people feel jus out of place acting really romantic when no one else is I guess. There's probably some psychology or something behind it.

code_ata February 14 2010, 20:32:32 UTC

Would they feel more comfortable if they are observed, then?

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deadlyinpink February 15 2010, 00:15:54 UTC

The conspiracy idea seems to be the leading theory among those of us without romantic entanglements, it's true.

Perhaps, though, it's more of an annual reminder to pay attention to your relationships year round, in the same way that Christmas is an annual reminder to be generous for the rest of the year.

code_ata February 15 2010, 01:54:18 UTC

Isn't daily reminders more effective?

deadlyinpink February 15 2010, 02:01:06 UTC

Sometimes people tune things out if they hear them every day. A single noteworthy event can stay in one's memory much more effectively than mundane reminders.

Or so I'd think. It's not as if I've ever been in love myself, or felt the desire to be.

code_ata February 15 2010, 02:45:34 UTC

You're not designed for the emotion?

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