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Where To Dump Someone On Valentine's Day: A Publicist Hits Rock Bottom

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Turn those frowns upside down, ladies, and get on over to the Park Avenue Tavern! (CREATISTA/Shutterstock

Breaking up with someone on Valentine's Day is a pretty cold-blooded idea, unless of course the no good p.o.s. has it coming. But you know what's even worse than getting dumped on V-Day? Being a publicist who has to flog a Valentine's Day "angle" for every trash-bound press release sent between now and mid-February. These things are currently flooding in at a rate of 25 per hour, like a fire hydrant spraying sickly pink champagne all over our cringing faces. But occasionally one pitch stands out from the herd, such as this beaut—pasted below verbatim—with the subject "Where to Dump Someone on Valentine's Day":

Just wanted to check in with you on Valentine's Day roundups, as I sent you information on Brooklyn Winery's non-traditional Valentine's Day last week, which included communal dining, a photo booth and a fun craft table. [Editor's note: To be fair, the Brooklyn Winery thing actually sounds like a good option.] I also wanted to tell you about a another [sic] unique angle for this occasion...best spots to dump your date on Valentine's day.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers. What about those who are ready to call it quits on this special day? Park Avenue Tavern, an upscale American Gastropub, is an ideal spot to dump your date. Forget the flowers and make a reservation at Park Avenue Tavern where delivering the news of "it's not you, it's me" is that much easier when surrounded by smart and savvy young professionals, self-serve taps and delicious cuisine.

Whether you called it quits or are on the receiving end known as the dumpee, stay and mingle at Park Avenue Tavern where you just might meet someone new or pour your own pints in the Barrel Room where the overly chatty bartenders and cheesy pick-up lines are scarce. Don’t feel like meeting a new date or soothing your sorrows with a drink? Hop on a train at Grand Central Station, just three blocks away. Other great spots to break-up in New York City include Libations and Ainsworth. Is this something you would be interested in covering?

Apparently, the answer to that question is yes!? But, publicists, please please don't let this encourage you. A press release has to be really bad to merit this level of "coverage" here. To be honest, we're holding out for Pfizer's press flack to snap and send us a V-Day pitch with the subject line: "Want To See Your Significant Other A Lot More? Use Our Birth Control."

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  • franticdoll

    Maybe instead of dumping my guy at this place, I'll just send him this article instead. 

  • ANGRYGOD11

    Honestly, the best place to dump someone is where the dumper and dumpee can just leave quickly: A taxi stand.

  • Unkle_Bob

    Those women (?) in the picture will never be dumped - because they'll never be picked up in the first place.

  • birdtird

    I'm dumping you, yes I know it's depressing, but thank goodness for all these savvy young professionals i'm surrounded by

  • RhubarbPlatypus

    It's Grand Central TERMINAL!!! GRRRRRRR!!!!

  • Packherd

    Aha! I'm not the only who who gets toponymically snippy.

  • ThreeAndNine

    I guess you could dump someone at Grand Central Station, over on Lex a block or so from the Terminal, but doing that at a post office seems really cold.

  • snarfy

    "Grand Central Station" sounds so much better.

  • RhubarbPlatypus

    No, Graham Central Station sounds so much better.

    http://youtu.be/CmK8-PPeBg0

  • MattyGC

    Evelyn, I'm, uh, sorry. I just, uh-- You're not terribly important to me.

  • Peanut_Butter

    Not sure...reveal answer in 48 hours?

  • MattyGC

    american psycho, duh!

  • Peanut_Butter

    Thanks!

  • miss_subways

    What in the hell is going on in that photo?

  • Guest

    Insane Clown Pussies.

  • birdtird

    juggalettes;)

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