Valentine's Day can be an extremely tough holiday for both single people and those in long-term committed relationships. If you're seeing someone, the pressure to make some kind of over the top gesture of love and romance can be too much to bear, and it almost seems like whatever you do is the wrong choice that will result in an epic fight. If you're single, on the other hand, February 14th can serve as a crushing reminder of how ridiculously alone you are, and if you've recently been dumped by a particularly horrid ex, it can be downright torturous.
Luckily, a zoo in the UK has come up with a way to spend V-Day that's so hilariously petty that you'll be telling everyone you know about it. Ready to get revenge on your not-so-significant other? Keep ready for all the delightfully disgusting details. This just might end up being your best Valentine's Day ever.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner.
For some people, it's a perfect excuse to shower their significant other with presents, chocolates, romantic candlelit dinners and whatever else couples in love do.But for those who aren't in a relationship, Valentine's Day can be a bit less magical.
In fact, it can be downright abhorrent. Who wants to have the reminder that you're single constantly shoved down your throat?Plus, V-Day is basically the stupidest holiday ever.
It was created so that people would drop tons of money on chocolates and Valentine's Day cards for basically no reason. What, you can't be bothered to do something nice for your loved one the rest of the year? You need a dumb holiday to remind you?And if you've recently been burned by a (now ex) lover, Valentine's Day is basically torture.
You and your ex probably had some big plans for February 14th, and the overload of pink-and-red crap everywhere is enough to make you get into bed and crawl under the covers until this hellish day is finally over.If only there were a way to celebrate the holiday while exacting revenge on the one who did you so, so wrong.
Hemsley Conservation Centre, a zoo located in Kent, UK, recently came up with the most genius way to celebrate the upcoming holiday.
Seriously, take all of my money.
Why has no one thought of this idea sooner?! There are so many people that are basically human cockroaches, and they deserve to be forever immortalized in insect form."We are offering the chance to name a cockroach in honour of your worthless ex-'someone' on this special holiday of love," said the HCG.
That's right. All the proceeds go towards funding future projects at the conservation center.
The name of your choosing will also be on display at the exhibit, meaning you can visit your disgusting bug-ex whenever you feel so inclined.
Interested in naming your own little former fling?
Be aware, however, that your ex's name will not appear on the actual certificate.
"...although should you wish — the certificate does come complete with a message box!"
But what about if you're not harboring resentment towards a past betrayer?
"For those that don't quite require revenge, there’s another way to make you feel better about getting back at your ex this Valentine’s Day," said a rep from the HCG.
Remember when your friend was dating that enormous D-bag who cheated on her constantly?
Let's all take a moment to consider why naming your ex after a cockroach is so completely perfect.
First off, cockroaches always seem to show up at the least opportune time.
After all, they were always showing up when you wanted to see them the least.
Cockroaches are impossible to get rid of.
If you're like me, you tend to get back together with your exes WAY too many times.
A cockroach can live for a week without its head.
The reactions to this groundbreaking idea have been overwhelmingly positive.
This idea literally made this person's day.
The fact that you can pay $2 to adopt and name a cockroach after your Ex for Valentines Day is the greatest news I… https://t.co/93jZkaR1MM— Stew Allen (@Stew Allen)1547649150.0
This person had not one but several names she'd like associated with these disgusting creatures.
Well this has been done a couple of times this morning. How satisfying 😁 https://t.co/wMGFsXMYKJ— Dombelina (@Dombelina)1547292017.0
This person just misunderstood the entire concept.
paid to name a cockroach jack after my bf turns out u were meant to name it after your “worthless ex” 🤣🤣🤣 sorry hun… https://t.co/XmgbmgRc7S— Iz (@Iz)1547244838.0