The shortest month of the year manages to pack in two of America’s most emotionally charged events: Big Game Sunday and Valentine’s Day. One is a high-stakes, high-pressure occasion where men wonder if they’ve made the right choices. The other involves football.
But which is more important? Let’s compare. Valentine’s Day preparations begin weeks in advance, with people carefully choosing chocolates, flowers, and dinner reservations. Meanwhile, planning for the big game consists
of a quick run to Publix two hours before kickoff, where grown adults engage in a re-enactment of Hunger Games for the one remaining rotisserie chicken.
Winner: Big Game Sunday — because no one has ever thrown elbows over a bouquet of roses.
The Cost Factor … A dozen red roses? $75. A fancy dinner? $200. The look on your partner’s face when you forgot to make reservations? Priceless … but also deeply terrifying.
Meanwhile, the big game is, it seems, affordable — unless you factor in the cost of a 75-inch LED TV, team jerseys, and enough beer and snacks to satisfy a small army.
Winner: Valentine’s Day — because at least you don’t feel the need to buy a $12,000 ticket.
The Emotional Toll … Big game fans experience joy, heartbreak, and an emotional rollercoaster that often ends in yelling at the TV. Valentine’s Day, on the other hand, is just as unpredictable — because nothing says “love” like decoding the hidden meaning behind a Hallmark card.
Winner: Tie—both events end with someone disappointed and possibly sleeping on the couch.
The Final Verdict … If you love football, the big game is the holy grail. If you love romance, Valentine’s Day is sacred. If you love both, good luck – because this year they’re just two days apart, and you’ll have to navigate this minefield.
Our advice? Get your wings and beer and watch the game! But stop by Old Northeast Jewelers beforehand and pick up a little something for your better half. We have bracelets and rings and pendants and a host of other beautiful things, vintage or new, with many signed Tiffany pieces in our Hyde Park store. And this little bauble … a 3 carat D-color (whiter than white) heart-shape diamond ring. Retail appraised value is $88,000. Wholesale is $58,000. Our price? $29,500. Come on in and see us!
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