Wish your crush a 'Happy Valentine's Day' with these wonderfully witty cards
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, which means love is in the air. But this year we want to spread some love online, too.
In honor of the day devoted to all things cute, romantic, and lovey dovey, we created some adorably witty internet and pop culture-inspired Valentine's Day cards for you to share with your Twitter followers, co-workers, friends, crushes, and significant others.
These five stunning GIF cards — inspired by hot topics of discussion like the candy heart shortage, Marie Kondo, The Office, and few popular memes — are the perfect way to let others know how you feel this Feb. 14.
1. The hearts are back, baby
When news broke that there wouldn't be any traditional Sweethearts Conversation Candy Hearts this year due to some changes at Necco, Valentine's Day 2019 seemed doomed. The popular holiday candy is expected to return in 2020, but to hold you over we decided to make our own conversation hearts in card form.
We took it upon ourselves to stray from classic candy heart text like "Kiss me" and "I love you," to highlight a few fun, current phrases instead. Some, like Donald Trump's "BYE BYE," and Jeff Bezos' "I love you, alive girl" are a bit cringey, but Peter Kaivnky's "woah woah woah," and Ariana Grande's "Thank u, next" will help balance them out.
2. It is Valentine's Day.
Our card inspired by the Dwight K. Schrute's infamous birthday banner is perfect for anyone who's looking to wish their co-workers a "Happy Valentine's Day," or is simply very apathetic this holiday season.
In Season 5, Episode 16 of The Office, Dwight and Jim attempt to make up after forgetting Kelly's birthday by throwing her a last-minute party with sad balloons and an extremely to-the-point birthday banner.
Dwight argues that, while boring, his banner is "professional" and "a statement of fact." So why not apply that level of accuracy to Feb. 14?
3. Let Marie Kondo do the talking
Want to let your crush know they spark joy this Valentine's Day but not sure how? Let a professional help.
Our Marie Kondo-themed card is perfect for anyone who needs a little guidance when sharing their feelings. And if you're really in the mood to KonMari your declaration of love, we suggest printing the card out and folding it perfectly in thirds before sending.
4. A big romantic meme dress
In honor of those giant meme dresses from Viktor & Rolf's Spring 2019 Couture Collection, we've designed our own poofy Valentine's Day dress. We can think of no better day to curl up on the couch and watch fictional love stories. Send this card to that special someone who you're dying to watch a romantic comedy with.
5. For that special someone you really, really, really like
You know the "really meme" that spread on Twitter earlier this year? The one where people dramatically type the word "really" over and over again in a wavy vertical line before they get to their actual point? Well, that meme always reminds me of Carly Rae Jepsen's 2015 crush anthem, "I Really Like You."
We combined the music video, which stars Tom Hanks (and has Carly Rae and Justin Bieber cameos,) and the meme to create this unique Valentine's Day card. Now you can tell someone you "really, really really, really, really, really" like them using music and laughter.
Best Valentine's Day wishes to you all.
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Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.
