Everywhere, PLANET EARTH—Millions of women from around the globe have tactically changed their Facebook relationship status to "Single" ahead of the annual Valentine's Day celebration held on February 14.
Valentine's Day, a tradition that began in the early 20th Century, has always been associated with romantically gift-giving, usually from a man to a woman, and typically to a receiver who does not reciprocate the giver's own feelings.
However, in recent years, the noble origins of Valentine's Day have been twisted into one of sinister intention; the celebration is now commonly abused by opportunistic women to receive a substantial supply of free chocolate, flowers, and even jewelry.
As such, seeking to take full advantage of the tradition, millions of women have updated their Facebook relationship status to "Single", even if they are currently in a relationship or married.
When questioned about her motives for the Relationship Status update, 24-year-old Jenny complained that her boyfriend has never given her a Valentine's Day gift since their romance began in 2010: "Is it wrong for me to want to receive some roses or chocolate, JUST THIS ONCE!? If [my boyfriend] can't give me what I want, then I'll just get it from someone else!"
While some men have expressed disgust at this developments, level-headed observers remain unsurprised, saying: "Who even puts up an accurate and truthful depiction of their life on Facebook anyway?"
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