C is for Cupid

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CUPID

Faith in the chubby cherub is no longer smart

In times of recession, Jagger aims for your heart

And should she miss

Gone is true love's kiss

Beware of her deadly black dart

What's that you say? Cupid is no beast?

Tell that to the love scorned, unrequited and just plain desperate. History's most recognized Valentine's Day symbol has a somewhat sketchy track record and continues to amass a long line of enemies. Consider the book written by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, The Day I Shot Cupid (Luckily, just a flesh wound!) or the mass produced T-shirts bearing the slogan, Cupid is on my hit list.

Kidding aside, while the chubby cherub is often credited for matchmaking some of the greatest loves of all time, not everyone anxiously awaits Cupid's arrival. As society's expectations of "eternal love" become increasingly more jaded, it has never been more important for Cupid's aim to be true.

Unfortunately, today's arrow-toting matchmaker often misses the mark. She's jaded, full of snark, and romantically challenged - and she sure as heck ain't no chubby cherub. Luckily, ou don't have to hunt this beastie down, she's here. 

SURVIVAL TIP: More than happy to stay single? Stay in, order pizza and watch your favorite movies. But steer clear of romantic comedies, or you'll be wearing your heart on your sleeve before you can say, "Back off, Cupid!"

Had a Cupid encounter? Don't be afraid to share. Got a question for Jagger? You're better off asking it here.

Then, why not head over to some of the other blogs on the A-Z Blogging Challenge.

Monster Monday - Cupid

Ifyou’re one of the millions waiting for Cupid to shoot an arrow through yourheart this week, chances are you’re looking for love in all the wrong places.

Surethat chubby cherub is a Hallmark staple, but the real Cupid has gone throughmany transformations over the years. From the god of desire in Roman mythologyto the crass, fat guy on last year’s Valentine’s Day episode of Supernatural, one thing remainsconsistent – Cupid’s arrows pack a powerful punch.

InLatin literature, Cupid’s ability to compel love and desire plays aninstigating role in several myths. Even Ovid gives Cupid a role as the patronsaint of love poets.

Butcontrary to popular belief, not everyone is looking forward to a shot throughthe heart this Tuesday.

While perhaps never depicted as a monster, a Cupidsighting for the unloved,unrequited and the just plain desperate can be downright terrifying.

Survival Tip: More than happy to staysingle? Stay in, order pizza, and watch your favourite movies. But stay clearof romantic comedies, or you’ll be wearing your heart on your sleeve before youcan say, "Back off, Cupid."