Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for February 10, 2013
February 09, 2013
February 11, 2013
Transcript:
Men: Men hate Valentine's Day because we hate being expected to express emotion on a certain day! Cathy: You don't mind being expected to express emotion on Super Bowl Sunday. Charlene: You don't mind being told the exact hours to show your love for baseball, hockey, and all 45,000 annual basketball games. Cathy: You don't mind having to arrive at a certain time, sit in a certain seat, wear certain colors...and have a clock tell you exactly when to scream, weep and/or hut. Men: Oh, for crying out loud. Cathy: It turns out that Valentine's "Day" isn't specific enough. Charlene: How about 7:00 - 10:00 pm EST, February 14?? Four more shopping days. Four more whining days.
legaleagle48 about 11 years ago
No, Cathy, it’s that Valentine’s Day emphasizes overdone maudlin displays of romantic sentiment, which men don’t do. What men do to celebrate Superbowl Sunday isn’t even remotely analogous to what you expect us to do on Valentine’s Day
gmforde about 11 years ago
Unfortunately, she’s right. If Valentine’s day was a sport, men would be first in line to buy something for it. lol
lightenup Premium Member about 11 years ago
I’m not going to get into the men vs. women argument. I feel like most people who are in a loving relationship have no problem with having a special day to celebrate their love, whether it be an anniversary, a birthday or Valentine’s day. But if BOTH people in the couple feel it’s a forced holiday, then that’s fine too.Happy Sunday, Cathy friends!
ncalifgirl58 about 11 years ago
Well said lightenup. I don’t like to be forced on a certain day either, but make the effort anyway. Have to show love, what else is there?
jrbaskind Premium Member about 11 years ago
Actually, both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were started by individuals with noble intentions, and then the holidays were co-opted by the candy makers, florists, card companies, and whatever other companies who thought they could sell something themed to those holidays. I still like them. You can observe any holiday you want with a heartfelt, hand-written note to your chosen recipient telling them what they mean to you. Let the money-spending go and you might actually enjoy ALL the holidays this year!
rgcviper about 11 years ago
I’ll just leave this one at an [eye-roll].
HI, MOM. Happy Sunday, Clan.
lightenup Premium Member about 11 years ago
Hi everyone again! I meant to say thank you for the congratulations for Jr from yesterday! We are both grateful for having such nice friends and appreciate your kind words! Hugs to all!!
lindz.coop Premium Member about 11 years ago
Hi Cathyites!! Well it is true that folks (not just men) have no trouble expressing themselves over sports — telling their significant other that they love them on one or two days a year won’t kill anybody.
AnonaMoaner about 11 years ago
Mothering Sunday was once the day of the year when young people who had left home to work were allowed a day off to go home and visit their mothers, and go to their mother church together. Traditionally, a Simnel cake was baked and eaten to celebrate the day.
But . . . that was hundreds of years ago, before greetings cards had been invented.