"This is lies. We are liars. Think about it. Why do people buy these things? It's not 'cause they want to say how they feel. People buy cards because they can't say they what they feel or they're afraid to. We provide the service that lets them off the hook. You know what? I say to hell with it. Let's level with America. Or at least let them speak for themselves. Right? I mean, let's look at this one with all the pretty hearts on the front. I think I know where this is going. Yup. 'Happy Valentine's Day, sweetheart. I love you.' That's sweet! Ain't love grand? This is exactly what I'm talking about. What does that even mean, 'love'? Do you know? If someone gave me this card, Mr. Vance, I would eat it."
{Tom Hansen}-
500 Days of Summer
500 Days of Summer
It baffles me as to why I cannot contain myself from quoting this movie day after day. I have decided that I would not insult the commercialized glory of Valentine's Day this year for two reasons. One being that I don't, in all honesty, care about the millions of functional relationships in the world. The other mainly has to do with how the holiday itself is actually a bit cute, even if the only people who gain anything permanent from it are
greeting card, chocolate, and flower companies. It's still a bit appealing nonetheless, I have no complaints.
