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As exciting as holidays can be, it’s always wise to avoid putting too much pressure on any particular days. Just because the calendar says it’s February 14th doesn’t mean you need to be madly in love or plan the world’s most extravagant date. Unfortunately, Cupid can’t stop bad luck from striking any day of the year, so we’re just as prone to experiencing fails on Valentine’s Day as we are year round.

Below, we’ve gathered photos of some of the most tragic (and frankly, some hilarious) V-Day fails to remind you that this day doesn’t have to be perfect. In fact, it’s completely out of our control whether or not the day will go well, so sometimes, we just have to admit defeat! From being dumped on February 14th to receiving a box full of moldy chocolates, there are countless ways this “day of love” can quickly go awry, so be sure to upvote the pics that make you want to skip the occasion altogether. 

Regardless of how you choose to celebrate, or actively avoid celebrating, we hope you pandas all have a wonderful day! And don’t forget, all of that chocolate will go on sale February 15th, so if your sweetheart doesn’t get you what you wanted, there’s no shame in picking it out yourself. And if you’re interested in viewing even more painfully tragic V-Day fails, you can find Bored Panda’s last article on the same topic right here!

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You Know It's Valentine's Day When All The Ladies' Razors Are Sold Out

You Know It's Valentine's Day When All The Ladies' Razors Are Sold Out

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My Nephew Drawing Valentine's "Hearts" On The Patio

My Nephew Drawing Valentine's "Hearts" On The Patio

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Ah, Valentine’s Day. Personally, I love the holiday because I’ll take any excuse to eat chocolate-covered strawberries, buy myself flowers and shower my partner and friends with love. But it’s definitely a day that can come along with unnecessary pressure and expectations. If you’ve just started seeing someone romantically, it can be hard to know what an appropriate way of celebrating with them will be. If you’re interested in someone, should you take the opportunity to send them a valentine and lay your feelings all out on the table? Valentine’s Day can be a high-risk, high-reward situation, and unfortunately, sometimes, the risk leads to some tragic failures.

From being rejected to receiving rotten flowers or chocolates in the mail, Valentine’s Day just doesn’t always pan out. So it’s best to keep our expectations low. If you plan on having the most incredible evening of your life, the subsequent food poisoning or car accident that may follow will hurt twice as bad as it would have on a normal day. And while this holiday of love was not actually created by greeting card companies, as some cynics like to claim, the original spirit of the day did not include going out to extravagant restaurants and sending your partner a teddy bear the size of yourself, so don’t feel like you need to do those things either.  

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My Pup Decided To Help Me Get Extra Sexy For My Wife For Valentine's Day

My Pup Decided To Help Me Get Extra Sexy For My Wife For Valentine's Day

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The Ice Cream Cake I Ordered For Valentine’s Day Said “I Love You” But Some Of The Letters Fell Off During Transit

The Ice Cream Cake I Ordered For Valentine’s Day Said “I Love You” But Some Of The Letters Fell Off During Transit

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Any day bursting with high expectations is an opportunity for massive disappointment, so to learn how to manage those expectations, we consulted this article written by Dr. Lisa Firestone for PsychAlive. Dr. Firestone’s first tip for avoiding being let down on V-Day is to be careful not to pile on the pressure. She explains that your partner may not have the same “sentimental feelings” about this holiday that you do, so don’t allow your mind to warp their lack of enthusiasm about Valentine’s Day into thinking that they are less invested in the relationship.

“At the end of the day, Valentine’s Day in particular, what matters most is the way your partner treats you and how you treat them the other 364 days of the year,” Dr. Firestone writes. “If he or she is affectionate, acknowledging and loving in the most ordinary, un-spotlighted moments, then you probably don’t have a lot to worry about. Keep this in mind when you plan your Valentine’s Day. Any period of time you have with someone you value can be an excuse for romance and affection. It can be filled with large and small acts of kindness, passion and love. The pressure shouldn’t fall on this one occasion to be perfect or to, in some way, represent your entire relationship.”

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Girlfriend Called Dominos To Send Me A Surprise Heart-Shape Valentine's Day Pizza While I'm On A Business Trip

Girlfriend Called Dominos To Send Me A Surprise Heart-Shape Valentine's Day Pizza While I'm On A Business Trip

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What I Found The Day After Valentine's Day

What I Found The Day After Valentine's Day

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On the other hand, Dr. Firestone notes that individuals who are single should avoid placing too much pressure on V-Day as well. Avoid any negative self-talk because there is absolutely nothing wrong with being single; in fact, it might even be the healthiest choice for you at the moment. “Be kind to yourself and wary of any critical inner voices that start to tear you apart or toughen you up against love,” Dr. Firestone writes. “There is great value in learning and practicing self-compassion. This allows you to dig past the self-shaming statements and uncover your real point of view. Maybe you want to find love. Maybe you’re enjoying being single and just looking. In either case, no one day of the year defines your worthiness as a person or your status in relation to love.” 

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My Cat Took My Brother's Valentine's Day Sucker

My Cat Took My Brother's Valentine's Day Sucker

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You mean, “my toddler stuck his lollipop on the cat and is now mad about it”

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Went To Panda Express With My Girlfriend For Valentine's Day

Went To Panda Express With My Girlfriend For Valentine's Day

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Parcel Thief Has Ruined My Valentine’s Day

Parcel Thief Has Ruined My Valentine’s Day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To the person who posted the other day about finding a dildo on your Jeep, now you know where it came from.

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It also might be helpful to focus on giving rather than getting this Valentine’s Day, to reduce the chance that your little heart will be broken. As easy as it may be to forget, it really does feel nice to give our loved ones presents or tell them how much we cherish and appreciate them. Write your partner a heartfelt card, paint something for them, create a photo album with pictures of the two of you, bake their favorite dessert, or book a couple’s massage for the two of you. Regardless of what they do for you, you can look forward to the joy that will appear on their face when they’re reminded of how much you care.

“When we focus too much on what we are receiving, we often are listening to destructive thoughts,” Dr. Firestone notes. “Giving into these thoughts feeds a feeling of righteous indignation at your partner’s perceived lack of generosity and, even more importantly, leaves you feeling miserable. Avoid the likely behaviors generated by these thoughts and feelings, such as lashing out at your loved one or sulking, which will hurt your relationship. Maintaining an outward focus will lead to more happiness for you and your partner.”   

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My Friend Owns A Florist Shop, And She Posted Her And Her Employees' Hands From The Week Of Valentine's Day

My Friend Owns A Florist Shop, And She Posted Her And Her Employees' Hands From The Week Of Valentine's Day

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Our Valentine’s Day In China: Corona Beer, Coronation Chicken, Pandemic Board Game, Contagion Movie

Our Valentine’s Day In China: Corona Beer, Coronation Chicken, Pandemic Board Game, Contagion Movie

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean at least they're making the most of it and keeping their sense of humor

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Happy Valentine’s Day. When Your Sweet Husband Thinks He Should Hide Flowers Overnight In The Car. Guess Whose Roses Froze And Are Sitting In An Ice Block

Happy Valentine’s Day. When Your Sweet Husband Thinks He Should Hide Flowers Overnight In The Car. Guess Whose Roses Froze And Are Sitting In An Ice Block

Thankful for my silly man.

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While you might feel like you’re the only one in the world who’s ever had a disappointing Valentine’s Day, I hope this list is showing you that that’s certainly not the case. In fact, bad V-Days might be much more common than you realize. One survey from YouGov found that 45% of Americans believe that if you’re considering breaking up with someone as Valentine’s Day is approaching, the best thing to do is just rip off the band-aid before the day comes. However, some people wait until the day of, as 7% of Americans say they’ve been dumped on February 14th, while 6% say they’ve been broken up with shortly before and another 6% say they’ve been dumped shortly after. I’m not sure when the worst time is to break up with someone, but if I got dumped before or on Valentine’s day, I would definitely be taking advantage of all of that discounted chocolate on February 15th…    

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Valentine's Day Peti From My Daughter. Bloody Massacre

Valentine's Day Peti From My Daughter. Bloody Massacre

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Coworkers Made Each Other Paper Hearts For Valentine's Day And I’m Literally The Only One In My 12-Person Office That Didn’t Have One Made For Them

Coworkers Made Each Other Paper Hearts For Valentine's Day And I’m Literally The Only One In My 12-Person Office That Didn’t Have One Made For Them

Some people even have multiple… Awkward.

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Beautiful Flowers I Got My Wife From Pro Flowers For Valentine's Day

Beautiful Flowers I Got My Wife From Pro Flowers For Valentine's Day

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If you’re curious why so many relationships reach their expiration dates around the day of love, you’re in luck. Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. wrote an article for Psychology Today exploring this topic, so we’ll try to give you some answers. According to William J. Chopik et al. (2014), Valentine’s Day is notorious for causing individuals who have an avoidant attachment style to realize they might not be as satisfied in their relationships as they had previously thought. 

“Chopik et al. explain that individuals who are high in avoidance report a lower amount of satisfaction and investment as compared to individuals low in attachment avoidance—a result that was particularly relevant when the significance of their relationships was emphasized on Valentine’s Day,” Dr. Patrick writes. Perhaps all the pressure surrounding this holiday is just too much for them to take. 

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For Valentine's Day, My Wife Gave Me A Bath Bomb Called Luna. Pretty Sure They Should Have Called It Water Birth

For Valentine's Day, My Wife Gave Me A Bath Bomb Called Luna. Pretty Sure They Should Have Called It Water Birth

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Went To The Grand Canyon For Valentine's Day. It Was Awesome

Went To The Grand Canyon For Valentine's Day. It Was Awesome

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny, I once had a dream in which I hiked in the Grand Canyon, but it was snowy and very overcast like this picture. I've been to the canyon before, but never in inclement weather...

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My Partner And I Both Got Food Poisoning On Valentine's Day. I Had Bad Sushi, And My Girlfriend Accidentally Had Gluten. We're Taking Turns In The Hotel's Bathroom

My Partner And I Both Got Food Poisoning On Valentine's Day. I Had Bad Sushi, And My Girlfriend Accidentally Had Gluten. We're Taking Turns In The Hotel's Bathroom

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Dr. Patrick also writes that, “Past researchers found that partners in romantic relationships already in a weakened state were almost five times more likely to break up within the two weeks surrounding Valentine’s Day than they were during any other weeks of the year.” Maybe all of this pressure to have the perfect celebration is doing more harm than good. If you’re happy in your relationship, don’t allow a greeting card company or social media influencers who have the “perfect relationship” get in your head. 

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My Kid Got This In A Valentine's Day Goodie Bag At School. It's A Crayon

My Kid Got This In A Valentine's Day Goodie Bag At School. It's A Crayon

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Well, That Was A Quick Valentine's Day

Well, That Was A Quick Valentine's Day

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So 1800 Flowers Forgot To Include Flowers In My Order. Now They Refuse To Refund Me My Money

So 1800 Flowers Forgot To Include Flowers In My Order. Now They Refuse To Refund Me My Money

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1-800 VasesandPackaging.com - your prime destination for only the finest styrofoam nuggets, with a free flower food packet included!

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Apparently it’s so common to break up before Valentine’s Day that the Tuesday before the big event has been deemed “Red Tuesday”, as it brings in more break-ups than any other day of the year. And according to a survey by Illicit Encounters, many people decide to break up with their partners before February 14th to avoid spending money on gifts or to avoid being pressured into a false declaration of love.

“The period between Christmas and February is a popular time for people to spring clean their love lives as well as their homes,” Christian Grant, a spokesperson for Illicit Encounters told The Sun. “This period of reflection reaches its peak in the week before Valentine’s … For lots of people, it is easier to call time on a relationship rather than pretend everything is fine and tell lots of white lies."

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The Valet Driver For The Hotel I Stayed At With My Girlfriend For Valentine’s Day Decided To Take My Car For A Joy Ride

The Valet Driver For The Hotel I Stayed At With My Girlfriend For Valentine’s Day Decided To Take My Car For A Joy Ride

After tipping him he specifically said, “don’t worry, I got your baby”. Then he proceed to run my car up a curb later that day.

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Just Got My Valentine’s Day Gift. Thank You Shari’s Berries And UPS

Just Got My Valentine’s Day Gift. Thank You Shari’s Berries And UPS

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If you’re not feeling particularly thrilled about Valentine’s Day this year, remember that all of these people have been  through a rough V-Day before too. If you’re having a hard time feeling the love, feel free to enjoy the day with some of your closest friends or family members. And if they have other plans, there is nothing wrong with ordering takeout and sitting at home binging your favorite show on Netflix or playing video games. 

Do something that brings you joy, whether that means buying yourself flowers and chocolates or sending all of your best friends adorable cards to remind them how much they mean to you. Keep upvoting the pics you find most tragic (but that you can’t help but laugh at as well…), and then let us know in the comments if you’ve ever experienced an awful Valentine’s Day fail. Then, if you’re interested in checking out Bored Panda’s last article on the same topic, you can find more hilariously heartbreaking pics right here

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A Failed Confession On Valentine's Day

A Failed Confession On Valentine's Day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might grab those! They look beautiful. Also, I don't think I've ever seen blue sparkly roses before.....

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For Our Valentine's Tea, My Little Girls Wanted Chicken Nuggets. I Made These From Scratch. They Were Supposed To Be Love Hearts

For Our Valentine's Tea, My Little Girls Wanted Chicken Nuggets. I Made These From Scratch. They Were Supposed To Be Love Hearts

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This Is What I Walked Into On Valentine's Day

This Is What I Walked Into On Valentine's Day

Yes, robbed. I left for dinner and came back to this. Everything was taken out and thrown on the floor. I also carried stuff from my small family business, so the estimated loss was over $6000+. I also can't find my used underwear and some of my clothes.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Used underwear?? Gross! Maybe it was a stalker that staged a robbery just to get to your intimates? If you can afford too, get cameras installed so you can see who’s lurking around. The fact that it happened during your little dinner outing, implies someone was probably watching you. Please Stay safe!

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My Cat Waking Me Up In The Middle Of The Night For Me To Discover He Ate The Rose Buds Off My Valentine's Plant I Got Myself

My Cat Waking Me Up In The Middle Of The Night For Me To Discover He Ate The Rose Buds Off My Valentine's Plant I Got Myself

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Happy Valentine's Day Weekend From The Restaurant Industry

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend From The Restaurant Industry

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah , be sure to thank your cleaning staff people we're the ones who literally deal with this stuff And I say thank you to everyone who does any form of work on any holiday

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Bought My Wife This Valentine's Day Basket From A Local Homeschooled Kid, Completely Forgetting That She Started The Keto Diet The Day Before

Bought My Wife This Valentine's Day Basket From A Local Homeschooled Kid, Completely Forgetting That She Started The Keto Diet The Day Before

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Girlfriend Bought A Valentine's Day Gift Box For Me And Was Not Too Happy

Girlfriend Bought A Valentine's Day Gift Box For Me And Was Not Too Happy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, this is terrible. Also, there's supposed to be flowers in this too.

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I Made This Cake For Valentine's Day, And My Boyfriend Hasn't Showed Up. If He Keeps Saying He'll Come The Next Day And Then Cancel, I'm Gonna Have To Throw It Away

I Made This Cake For Valentine's Day, And My Boyfriend Hasn't Showed Up. If He Keeps Saying He'll Come The Next Day And Then Cancel, I'm Gonna Have To Throw It Away

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It's The Thought That Counts, Right?

It's The Thought That Counts, Right?

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Got A Hotel For SO, With A Valentine's Special Package, And They Had The TV Frozen On Biden Staring At You

Got A Hotel For SO, With A Valentine's Special Package, And They Had The TV Frozen On Biden Staring At You

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My Friend, One Of The Nicest People I Know, Waited On A Couple On Valentine's. They Left Him This

My Friend, One Of The Nicest People I Know, Waited On A Couple On Valentine's. They Left Him This

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I wrong or did the people who left the note really jump to conclusions and make it a racial thing for no reason?

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Getting Plowed On Valentine's Day

Getting Plowed On Valentine's Day

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow that looks challenging! Valentines Day is during the height of summer here. I reckon summer is the correct season for romance. Strawberries are in season, flowers are blooming and beach picnics with your beloved while watching the sunset late in the evening are perfect.

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There Was An Attempt To Make A Romantic Valentine's Dinner

There Was An Attempt To Make A Romantic Valentine's Dinner

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Copying A Supermarket Best Seller To Impress Your Husband On Valentine's Day

Copying A Supermarket Best Seller To Impress Your Husband On Valentine's Day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty good effort, just need too cook the eggs within the heart and not separately.

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Expectation: Cute Red Handprint Valentine From The Baby. Reality: Accidental Horror Valentine I Probably Won't Be Sent To The Grandparents

Expectation: Cute Red Handprint Valentine From The Baby. Reality: Accidental Horror Valentine I Probably Won't Be Sent To The Grandparents

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The horror movie fan in me thought, "it looks like someone DID take a heart."

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The Canvas For My Partner's Valentine's Day Gift Arrived Today

The Canvas For My Partner's Valentine's Day Gift Arrived Today

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I'm Working Late Tomorrow And Thursday So Putting In Some Early Work For Valentine's Day. Top-Notch Effort On The Heart-Shaped Balloons ASDA

I'm Working Late Tomorrow And Thursday So Putting In Some Early Work For Valentine's Day. Top-Notch Effort On The Heart-Shaped Balloons ASDA

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Hired A House Cleaner To Surprise The Wife For Valentine’s Day. Cleaner “Cleaned” My Cast Iron

Hired A House Cleaner To Surprise The Wife For Valentine’s Day. Cleaner “Cleaned” My Cast Iron

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Bought A Single $4 Rose To Brighten Up My Desk For Valentine's Day, And Tried To Remove The Inexplicable Tag

Bought A Single $4 Rose To Brighten Up My Desk For Valentine's Day, And Tried To Remove The Inexplicable Tag

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Valentine's Day Flowers. Reality vs. Product Photo

Valentine's Day Flowers. Reality vs. Product Photo

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Relax, it's the same kind of flower. The blooms just aren't open yet. I am worried about the color all seeming the same though. A mix would have been nicer.

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