You’d think people wouldn’t need to be told but…
Of all the bits of equipment you have about the house the vacuum cleaner may be the most unloved. Despite being a technological marvel that people 100 years ago would have exploded at the sight of, these days it is the most mundane of household appliances.
Everyone has one, be they little Henrys or marvellous Dyson but nobody really likes them. They are a necessity to modern life, and just look at how they are treated.
They are usually thrown into the deepest, darkest corner of the house, and frequently kicked around the gaff when in use. Ours has fallen down the stairs so many times we’re surprised it hasn’t appeared in one of those ‘have you been injured at work’ ads and we will continue to abuse it until it sucks up its last hair clip/dust ball/one cent piece.
And then we will go buy another one.
But if you’re vacuum cleaner is on its last legs, or your significant other has recently mentioned how much they hate your current model, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BUY ONE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY.
As we hope we have made clear, the humble Hoover is unloved. So of all days, the day most reserved for love in the entire year is not the day to present your nearest and dearest with a new vacuum cleaner. A vacuum cleaner represents drudgery, chores and a complete absence of glamour and that is the exact opposite of the mood you want to set on February 14.
Or any other day for that matter.
While the internet is full of stories of people who have allegedly received a vacuum cleaner for Valentine’s we refuse to believe it has ever actually happened so if you know of an instance do let us know.
And if you are in the market to buy someone something this year, make sure you also get them some Haagen Dazs ice cream. You can thank us later.
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