Whether you celebrate it or not, Valentine's Day is widely considered one of the sappiest of holidays. You shower your significant other with Valentine's Day gifts and flowers and maybe even a proposal. But for some people, Valentine's Day has gone a little too far. Making a reservation four months in advance? No, thank you! Overpriced gifts exchanged over dinner at a crowded restaurant? Hard pass! Thankfully for the Valentine's skeptics — or those who don't take the holiday too seriously — there are plenty of Valentine's Day memes and jokes that help to take the lovefest down a notch or two.
Though February 14 has become a day associated with love and affection, the origins of V-Day are surprisingly darker. Historians believe the holiday originated in ancient Rome during the feast of Lupercalia, which sounds... far from romantic if you read up on it. But no matter whether you take issue with the origins of Valentine's Day, just aren't big on the whole "public display of affection" thing, or would rather celebrate Singles Awareness Day, here are the best Valentine's Day memes to get you through the lovey-dovey holiday. Cynical or not, these Valentine's Day jokes are sure to make you crack a smile.
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Wake me up when Valentine's Day ends, okay?
This understandable anticipation
Everyone knows February 15 is the real holiday.
Heart-shaped message of affection? No, thanks.
Again for the people in the back: No one!
This intimate relationship
Your office candy bowl will always be there for you (until it runs out of candy, of course).
A very dismal Valentine's Day indeed.
First of all, how dare you?
The best money-saving move you can make in February.
Two flowers can't feed an entire family, can it? We didn't think so.
That's enough with the PDA, everyone.
You can always count on Team Snapchat to have your back.
And there's nowhere you can hide.
Remember: You don't need a partner, because you can always perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself.
Miranda Priestly would never.
Wifi and pizza are the only dates that beat Ben and Jerry's.
Hallmark really does run the show.
You can guarantee they won't talk through all the important scenes or eat all your popcorn.
But no news is good news, agreed?
Well, when you put it like that...
I'm not even sure I deserve me, if I'm being honest.
Not to be cheesy but... I'd like a slice of this date night.
You can never be too careful. Things spread quickly this time of year!
This disappointing delivery
It's the thought that counts.
We all need more serotonin.
Let's just agree to relax on the couch and order dinner.
This annual shopping spree
We get it. You're sooo in love.
A seriously brilliant Dwight moment.
Honestly, this also applies if you've been in a relationship for a year or more.
This hilarious conveyor belt
You're either one or the other.
It's probably best to avoid social media all together.
Let it be known that not every Valentine's Day as a single person ends with sobs.
Well, up until the last part, that is.
Do you think they got the hint...?
Yet another good reason for always wearing your seatbelt.
Corinne Sullivan
Contributing Writer
Corinne Sullivan is a digital writer and editor who covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, holidays and more.
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