Dear Valentine Vendors, We Need to Talk

Valentine’s Day is this week, and somehow, everybody has discovered packaging and is a vendor.

I mean everybody.

That friend that has been laid-back since January 3rd? Vendor.
The one that has never packaged anything in their life? Vendor.
The one that has never delivered anything on time? Vendor.
People that were quiet have suddenly found voice, ring light, cellophane nylon and audacity

It’s a Copy-and-Paste Package Pandemic

And don’t get me wrong, hustle is hustle.
But what is this copy-and-paste nonsense?
The same recycled list.
The same tired headlines: “For Him.” “For Her.” “Odogwu Package.” “Achaugo Special.”

As how nau??

You don’t even know the personality of the person you’re curating for!
You didn’t ask who the person is!
You didn’t ask what they like!
You didn’t ask if they even like Valentine’s Day!
You didn’t try!!!!

Valentine Packages Should not be Randomly Assembled

You just assumed everybody wants the same five items arranged differently.
Chocolate. Teddy bear. Mug. Wine. Body mist.

A Valentine package is supposed to be thoughtful.
Intentional.
Personal.

The part that’s paining me most is the confidence.

You’ll boldly post:
“Carefully curated Valentine packages.”
Carefully curated WHERE?
Because what I’m seeing is a random collection of items that could work for literally anybody.

Enough of Odogwu and Achaugo

And please, enough with the Odogwu and Achaugo.

Not every man is an Odogwu.

Not every woman wants flowers and a teddy bear staring at her soul by night.

So yes, I’m dragging Valentine package vendors today.
It’s not personal. I don’t hate you.
But I see you, I see that bland list, and I must say, it doesn’t make sense.
Do better. Or at least try small.

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