No Valentine? Cope With Memes Taking Over Twitter

The Internet has its ways to cope with reality, and one of the most popular methods is definitely sympathising through memes. Whether it be India’s big loss at a cricket match or a new movie in theaters, the Twitterati jumps at every small opportunity to turn it into a meme.??

Valentine's Day Memes Take Over Twitter

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With Valentine’s Day greeting us on a Tuesday this year, people online were plagued with disappointment. The days leading up to the grand finale were no less entertaining on the platform. From Teddy Day to Chocolate Day, Twitter users have been meticulous and punctual with their whining on the micro-blogging platform.??

The majority of singles are dominating the platform for Valentine's Day.?Memes about being lonely and single on a day that is all about love are gaining more love than people. Although, memes have definitely put a modern twist on the western tradition, did you know that the special day for lovers has been celebrated for a long time in history?

According to recorded mentions of the day, we know that?Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for over 1500 years. In recent times, the day has become more of a marketing pitch than anything else. As capitalistic greed shrouds Valentine's Day, everything pink and red fills supermarket aisles.?

Singles Reign Twitter On Valentine's Day With Memes

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Besides the dystopian view of the highly anticipated day, memes on Twitter depict how the day is not just about couples. One user joked about how they would be preparing to send in their proposal on D-day with a video of Mister Bean licking a letter shut.??

While another user was all about self-love. They posted a screengrab from a scene from Alicia Silverstone’s iconic classic ‘Clueless’ where the main character Cher sends herself flowers and chocolates and wrote, “me this valentine’s day bc i love me.”

One fellow showed how even Google search can’t give them a way to find love.

Sharing their disappointment for the day, a user posted a snap from a road safety sign that flashed, “No Valentine? Your seat belt will hold you.”

One person joked that the only way they would receive sweets on February 14 was when they would snatch some away from their sibling with a Valentine: "Me on valentines day, enjoying my sister’s gift from her boyfriend."??

Another user shared their disgust with the red and pink aisles of the supermarket.? ?

A third shared a glimpse of their irritated self on the day through a movie clip.?

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