Redruth Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 From Feb. 13 to 15, the Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. The men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped women with the hides of the animals they had just slain.The Roman romantics "were drunk. They were naked," says Noel Lenski, a historian at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Young women would actually line up for the men to hit them, Lenski says. They believed this would make them fertile.The brutal fete included a matchmaking lottery, in which young men drew the names of women from a jar. The couple would then be, um, coupled up for the duration of the festival – or longer, if the match was right.The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern day of love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.Later, Pope Gelasius I muddled things in the 5th century by combining St. Valentine's Day with Lupercalia to expel the pagan rituals. But the festival was more of a theatrical interpretation of what it had once been. Lenski adds, "It was a little more of a drunken revel, but the Christians put clothes back on it. That didn't stop it from being a day of fertility and love." npr http://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133693152/the-dark-origins-of-valentines-day This drawing depicts the death of Saint Valentine - one of them anyway. the Romans executed two men by that name on February 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 yepp, and i celebrated by eating chocolate. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YEK's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents !:/music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aserinsky Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 A video guide on how to celebrate Valentine's Day WATMM style: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q7VbEKZi9A Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest A/D Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I saw a metal show and ate tacos. Happy Valentine's day to me. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 On 2/15/2013 at 2:24 AM, Aserinsky said: A video guide on how to celebrate Valentine's Day WATMM style: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q7VbEKZi9A lol Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Surprised my lady with a box of chocolates. Worked for 3 hours. Had a sick breakfast of eggs w/ sage and a bagel w/ cream cheese and lox. Went for a long walk. Bought a $6 Tech Itch record. Made out with my lady in a drive thru car wash. Ate some sick fuckin tacos. Took a bath. Meditated. Watching some travel shows. Going out for a late dinner with the Mrs. after she gets out of work. Not a bad day. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide J3FF3R00's signature Hide all signatures 666 Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest disparaissant Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 well i had the best lupercalia/valentimes of my life Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahrk Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I wanna be part of a shag lottery for Valentine's. Damn it. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide wahrk's signature Hide all signatures website soundcloud facebook patreonnew wahrk music threadKarakasa Music Aleph9 DEFUNKT TX Chip Quote abusivegeorge | WAHRK STRANGENESS AND CHARM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeantk Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 my valentine's day was great. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide sergeantk's signature Hide all signatures My music (zanderone) Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahrk Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) Mine involved working, playing Ragnarok Online, not going to hang out with a hot old friend of mine, and now drinking beer and browsing watmm. Edit: Oh, and listening to Mahavishnu Orchestra. My braaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiin. Edited February 15, 2013 by wahrk Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide wahrk's signature Hide all signatures website soundcloud facebook patreonnew wahrk music threadKarakasa Music Aleph9 DEFUNKT TX Chip Quote abusivegeorge | WAHRK STRANGENESS AND CHARM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamos scorcho Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 i listened to some music Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 i went on a long walk with my dearest friend who i'm falling completely head over heels in love with. FUCK IT ALL Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd syside Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) watched some south korean horror films and went to office max (bought a cardboard box, bubble wrap, and packaging tape). Edited February 15, 2013 by compson Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide syd syside's signature Hide all signatures " Last law bearing means that any reformer or Prophet will be a subordinate of the Holy Prophet (saw) and no new Messenger and Prophet with a new religion, book or decree will come after him. Everything from him will be under the banner of Islam only." Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I went to a concert with mah lady, got slightly drunk. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I gave her the pre-valentines day treatment (13-2 baby!). That's what a hate for conventions and a lack of patience can do, I guess. And it all worked out rather nicely! :D Or is still working out...anyways yeah, turns out i can love sacrifice "goat and dog, and pull an SM on your target"- day after all!!! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redruth Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 i made young ˈwimin fertile for me Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke viia Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 i 3d printed an 8-bit heart for my girl and sputter-coated it with gold Reveal hidden contents she was mildly pleased, i guess. i thought it was clever. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide luke viia's signature Hide all signatures GHOST: have you killed Claudius yet HAMLET: no GHOST: why HAMLET: fuck you is why im going to the cemetery to touch skulls [planet of dinosaurs - the album [bc] [archive]] Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audioblysk Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 On 2/15/2013 at 3:50 PM, Redruth said: i made young ˈwimin fertile for me The whips is what make them ready to bake babies. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Audioblysk's signature Hide all signatures "You could always do a Thoreau and walden your ass into a forest." - chenGOD ##### | (.) (.) ] | < / | O / ----- Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 My anniversary is on the 11th so we don't feel the need to celebrate Valentines Day. As it happens my partner took me to the doctor's surgery, where the doctor had me piss into a cup before feeling me up a little. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/77683-st-valentines-day/#findComment-1953434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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