GQ... What the fuck were you thinking when you printed this article?! I mean... seriously!
The article starts with a quote that's sure to keep you reading. Hell... It kept me reading.
"Ditch the hoop earrings this year for something that shows her just how thoughtful you are this Valentine's day."
So just how thoughtful is GQ making our men?
For Your Wife:
Fine fabric care... FINE FABRIC CARE?! I would LOVE to receive this for Valentine's because I definitely don't take anything to the dry cleaners and I already do laundry on a daily basis. I mean... One more piece of laundry isn't going to hurt.
A decorative pillow... A $90 decorative pillow! PLUS the $25 insert! Oh how exciting!
"A simple, elegant pattern to match almost any slipcover or comforter. Plus, one extra reason to cuddle never hurt."One extra reason to cuddle never hurt until I lay on it and think of all the things we could have gotten with $115!!! Or the fact that I could have sewn it myself for $10!
Vintage pajama set... Just how vintage are we talking here? And who wears pajamas anyway? Who wears $70 pajamas???
Don't worry ladies... It's getting better!
For Your Mother:
Soap... Soap... Okay... I'm still trying to get past the part where it's wrapped so beautifully you don't want to open it, so then it just sits on the counter collecting dust and turning into an ugly mess or it gets thrown under the bathroom sink. Definitely buy me soap.
Forget me knot ring... I want this. That is all.
Steak knives... Okay, your mother probably really enjoys baking, and hardly cooks anymore because all of the kids have moved out of the house and she can actually eat out for under $100 without all the children in tow. But please don't buy her steak knives! We don't give a shit about knives! We'll probably buy them ourselves since we're the ones cooking all the time and we would need them pronto, not for Valentine's. Thanks, but no thanks.
Now it get's even better!
For Your Girlfriend:
Silva/Bradshaw Sfero Ring... Jewelry is always nice and it doubles as a pendant! Who wouldn't want it?!
Notebook... This would be a great gift... for me. Most women... Doubtful,
Lomography Diana + Dreamer Camera... PERFECT!
So... After thorough examination of that article, these are my findings: as the wife you get shit, the mother you at least get a ring, and as the girlfriend, they're still trying to win you over, so you get everything nice!
I think I'd rather be the girlfriend!
Here's an idea!
Just buy me some Dove dark chocolates and all the girlfriend gifts plus mom's ring and the hoop earrings GQ told you to ditch this year! ;-)
Hoping your man doesn't read this article... Unless you're the girlfriend.
-Jaclyn-
