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Love Stinks

For some reason, the internet is not a big fan of romance.

Published Feb. 2, 2021

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14: In this photo illustration, emoji or emoticon representing a heart, lips and heart-shaped eyes are displayed on the screen of an iPhone on Valentine's Day on February 14, 2020 in Paris, France. Valentine's Day is known as the Lovers' Day and the celebration of love and romance in many parts of the world. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) (Chesnot/Getty Images)
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Here's something interesting you may notice if you browse the Snopes fact check archive: Almost every rumor that gets sent our way about love is very specifically about romance gone wrong. It seems like people on the internet do not particularly care for love all that much, for some reason. As wedding singer Robbie Hart sang in the eponymous 1998 film, "Love Stinks!"

So for those of you who want to see jilted lovers, revenge, and drama on Valentine's Day, this collection is for you.

P.S. Have a romantic legend that needs verification, or a revenge rumor that sounds too good to be true? Send your questions to Team Snopes.

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