This page is colored black in protest of... (Now commemorating my 10th consecutive Valentine's Day without a relationship!) A Note From The Author I am happy (or sad) to report that after ten long years of bitterness, cynicism and doubt, I have recently entered a relationship and I am actually very happy at the moment. I apologize if I have disillusioned you. But as a service to the lonely- / ...

Valentine's Day is just another sick excuse to suck more out of your wallet. As if you didn't overspend on cheap merchandise already.

Does the sight of chocolate hearts, stuffed animals, and prepackaged romance fill your heart with disgust Tired of having your affections manipulated by Hallmark and Brach's Are you Cynical Jaded Bitter Depressed It is time to revel in it! Valentine's day is upon us. Bitter chocolate! Dead flowers! Eviscerated teddy bears! Evil Candy Hearts! What Join us in a Wake mourning the Death of ...

COMMUNITY Message Boards Chat Feedback SITE SOURCES Contents Help! Search CNN Networks SPECIALS Quick News Almanac Video Vault News Quiz Valentine's Day Some college students say 'phooey' They say holiday is too commercialized February 13, 1998 Web posted at: 2:30 p.m. EST (1930 GMT) BOSTON (AP) -- Put this on one of those candy hearts: Can't buy love. Or Romance is cheesy. Or maybe I'd rather ...