Top 10 Anti-Valentine’s Day Movies
Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. The holiday of love. It’s the prime opportunity to treat your significant other to chocolate, flowers and a nice dinner to show them how much you care. It’s a big ordeal for most couples: new ones debating whether to celebrate or not and long-term ones working behind the scenes to make the day extra special. But there is, unfortunately, an opposition. For those of us who are currently unattached (yes boys, I’m single; I know, it’s
shocking), Valentine’s Day is often a day of resentment. We scoff at the happy couple we see holding hands across the quad, the countless Kay Jewelers commercials which show us what we are missing out on, the obnoxious amounts of pink and red that make their way into every part of our day and the annoying amount of ooey-gooey chick flicks that come out around this time of year. Needless to say, Valentine’s Day for
singles usually translates into a night in with dessert and a bottle of wine. If you’re going to be spending Valentine’s Day at home this year, whether with friends or your coziest blanket, and you don’t want to fuel the fire of your own personal pity party, I happily present to you the top 10 anti-Valentine’s Day movies. They’re gory, they’re intense, they’re hysterical and they’ll be sure to take your mind off of love and make your day a little more bearable (you can still have that bottle of wine).
By Mary Yuengert / Assoc. Culture Editor
10. Taken: You’ll think twice before daydreaming about meeting a hot foreign guy while studying abroad. 9. Saw 1-6: Have your own marathon. The amount of red in these movies won’t leave you yearning for romance. 8. Fatal Attraction: Guys, take it from Michael Douglas. Women are indeed capable of coming at you with a kitchen knife. 7. American Beauty: Unhappy couple + infidelity + unhappy ending = happy about being single. 6. Kill Bill: Vol. 1: The Bride seeks revenge for her baby’s death and Quentin Tarantino is crowned the king of AntiValentine’s Day. Bazinga. 5. The Break-Up: The allout war between Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn will remind you that being single is not so bad after all. 4. The Exorcist: No love, no romance, just pure devil possession. 3. Stand by Me: For guys who miss the uncomplicated days, when finding a dead body in the woods with your friends was top priority. 2. Bridesmaids: The ultimate girl power comedy, perfect for cozying up with your best friends and a box of chocolates. 1. Friends with Benefits: The proof that being unattached can be fun, especially when it involves Justin Timberlake. Screenshots by Emily Akin/ Gavel Media Photo
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