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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Challenging yourself on Valentine's Day (for singles and couples)

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Holidays and tradition go together like turtles and radioactive waste. However, Valentine's Day is one of the best days to do something different than you have ever done before. That's why I've done some outside the chocolate box thinking to bring you ideas for both couples and singles on how you can spend your special day.

For the Couples:

Alligator Hunting

Have you and your special someone been looking for some romance and excitement? Look no further; the danger that comes with hunting alligators can be quite exhilarating and what's more romantic than potentially dying with the person that matters most. Now you might be thinking, "Alligator hunting sounds amazing, but aren't alligators classified as threatened under the endangered species act?" They sure are, but that doesn't stop people from hunting them and it shouldn't stop you from having a spectacular Valentine's Day.

Lie

Put your love to the test this Valentine's Day and tell your significant other a small lie at the beginning of the day that turns into a huge lie by the end. For example, "Honey, I'm only in love with you because you look like a Golden Retriever." Then, follow this up with an all day marathon of every single "Air Bud" movie, all the while appearing to become more and more attracted to the dogs as the day wears on. Next, bring out an actual golden retriever puppy with a bow on its head. Make it seem very clear that you are going to give the puppy as a gift. After your partner is fully enthralled with the idea of getting a puppy, reveal that you are in fact breaking up with your significant other and running away with the puppy to a farm upstate. Finally, once you have revealed that the whole day was a test, return the puppy to the pound. If your partner still loves you after all this, then you just might have found "the one." Additionally, if they are dumb enough to believe those stupid lies, then you probably have just found "the one night stand."

A Really Freaky Friday

One of the biggest problems in relationships is the inability to fully understand your partner. If only there was some way that you and your spouse could have some sort of "Freaky Friday" body switching experience. Wait, there is! This Valentine's Day take your lover to a plastic surgeon and get a sex change, because nothing says, "I love you," like trading genitalia.

For the Singles:

Ice cream eating contest

You can do this by yourself or with a group of friends. Haven't you ever thought to yourself "I wonder how much ice cream I could eat, but there's just no reason to consume excess calories?” Well, now you have one. Get together with your single friends (if you have any) or your TV (man's real best friend) and see how much ice cream you can eat without throwing up. Or... do throw up and save yourself from all those calories and diabetes.

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Use no electricity

Make a difference this year and do something for the planet while doing something for yourself. If you're single on Valentine's Day, one of the worst possible things you can do is sit at home and look at Facebook as the rest of the world posts pictures of their amazing alligator hunting dates. The easy solution to this problem is to go an entire day without using electricity. In addition, when someone asks you, "How did you spend your Valentine's Day?" you can tell them that you spent your Valentine's Day "saving the world."

Pick up a hitchhiker

Based on the movies I've seen throughout my lifetime, love can be found almost anywhere. I've seen people find love on the Internet, in a gorilla’s hand at the top of the empire state building and even on the hooker-ridden street of Hollywood Boulevard. So, do something a little crazy this year and try to find love with a hitchhiker. Once you pick them up, they already owe you a favor. So they almost have to say "yes" when you ask them on a date. Also, if the conversation goes well then they will surely want your number (and maybe even your phone) so that you can give them rides in the future.

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