As Valentine’s Day approaches each year, I find myself thinking about candy hearts. These chalky heart shaped sweets are a classic Valentine’s day treat; they wiggle their way into elementary school valentine’s bags and worm their way into every teacher’s candy selections. The messages that adorn these sweet pellets of hallmark consumerism range from cute to lovey dovey to a little odd and downright strange!
Love, True Love, Puppy Love 5/10
These messages embody the spirit of Valentine’s Day. They are simplistic, straightforward and concise. Although they are classics, they’re just a little basic. Where’s the pizzaz, the fun?
Bite Me, Jump Me, Be My Sugar Daddy 0/10
Why are we even putting these on candy meant for children?! It seems really weird and wrong that we are giving candy with these phrases on them to young children who don’t even know what they mean.
Love Bug, Sweetpea, Soulmate 3/10
Barf! We get it’s a day to celebrate your significant other but does it have to be printed on a piece of sugar? The pet names are already syrupy sweet enough. Sorry, but the mush is just too much.
You Rule, You Rock, Smile 8/10
Not too mushy and could be meant for anyone (perfect for anyone single!). These messages are inclusive to those who don’t have a Valentine and could be used for friends. They are cute compliments that don’t have romantic undertones.
Date Me, Love Me, Call Me 6/10
The messages are a nice attempt at a cutesy note but it ends up just sounding a bit too desperate… Instead of leaving him/her a candy heart muster up the courage to ask them face to face, have a conversation! (You got this!)
Be Mine, Too Sweet, Hugs 8/10
Short, sweet and respectful, the perfect kind of messages. These are the kind of sweet nothings that have you going “awwww” when you see them in your bag.
Super Cool, Trust Me, Say Yes 4/10
These feel kind of half-hearted and like a throw away compliment that didn’t have much thought behind it. They’re just meh.
UR Cute, First Kiss, BAE 7/10
Funny and cute, these are the types of messages that my mind goes to when I first think of candy hearts.
You & Me, XOXO, I’m Yours 10/10
Awwww, what an adorable way to let someone know you care about them. The message is clear, loving, and very appropriate for Valentine’s Day.