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Strangest Valentine's Day Gifts?

Posted by Cliff on from the raising-rod-serling's-eyebrow dept.

BladeMelbourne asks: "On Valentine's Day my partner gave me (among other things), two comet goldfish, to put in my tank with my existing comet. Where she got the idea to give fish for Valentines day is still a mystery. I'm curious to know if any Slashdot readers gave/received any unusual gifts - and whether the gift was appreciated or not?"

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  1. The Greatest Gift by sushi_steve · · Score: 5, Funny

    This year I got the same great gift my significant other has given me for the past 7 years:

    A night at home in front of glowing CRT =/

  2. What...? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    You told me you liked the fish!

    Bastard.

  3. A kitchen sink... by (H)elix1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    My bride asked for a new kitchen sink... The 20 some year old cheapo that came with the house was leaking, so when I was trying to subtly ask for ideas she came right out and stated the desire of her heart. Five hours, many trips to the hardware store, and not knowing if we are going to ever be able to turn the water mains back on... I succeeded.

    Did not make that mistake again... asking, that is...

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  4. Everything is appreciated by cperciva · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm curious to know if any Slashdot readers gave/received any unusual gifts - and whether the gift was appreciated or not?

    I've appreciated every unusual gift I've received on Valentine's day.

    Heck, I've appreciated every gift, unusual or not, which I've received on Valentine's day.

    Ok, I'll admit it: I've never received any gifts on Valentine's day. :(

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  5. Worst Give EVAR!! by gmhowell · · Score: 5, Funny

    Slashdot Subscription. The gift that says 'I see you love your computer more than me'.

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  6. It's symbolic by stinkyelf · · Score: 5, Funny

    the fish was lonely so she got another one to keep it company (somewhat like you before you met her huh?)

    As for the third fish, there are 2 explanations, she wants a threesome and was using the third fish to hint at it or she knows how fish always die so was buying it in anticipation.

  7. Re:My wife.... by jakoz · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...at the same time. ;)

  8. What is this 'Valentines Day' you speak of? by madMingusMax · · Score: 5, Funny

    And why does everyone avoid me on Feb 14?

    (Adjusts tape on glasses, scratches self, and resumes coding)

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  9. Re:duh.. by heliocentric · · Score: 5, Funny

    Parteners are people who end up testifying against you in court.

    Spouses are protected by priviledge.

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  10. Geeks in love by travail_jgd · · Score: 5, Funny

    My GF got me a 256 MB DIMM for my computer, and has Player's Guide to Faerun on pre-order. And she took me out to dinner, to Famous Hot Weiner.

    I got her a charoite pendant, serpentine chain -- plus a new hard drive for her computer.

    Having a geek grrlfriend: priceless.

    1. Re:Geeks in love by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why is there no "Sad" moderation?

  11. Re:Not quite the same but by Neop2Lemus · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wow. All I got was a liberated Europe for V-Day.

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  12. Re:A Threesome by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    +1 speechless