Love Stinks
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For some reason, the internet is not a big fan of romance.
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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.
Zoo: Name a Cockroach After Your Ex, And We’ll Feed it to a Predator
Participants can reportedly watch the vindictively-themed feeding in real-time.
Zoo: Name a Cockroach After Your Ex, And We’ll Feed it to a Predator
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Did a Woman Sew Shrimp Into Curtains to Get Even With Her Cheating Partner?
Something smells fishy.
Did a Woman Sew Shrimp Into Curtains to Get Even With Her Cheating Partner?
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Lowe’s vs. Home Depot
Did the jilted wife of the owner of Home Depot create the Lowe's chain of...
Lowe’s vs. Home Depot
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Is Burger King Distributing ‘Adult Meals’ and Toys for Valentine’s Day?
Confusing media coverage led many social media users to believe Burger King was distributing "adult...
Is Burger King Distributing ‘Adult Meals’ and Toys for Valentine’s Day?
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Hooter’s Valentine’s Day Special Promises Free Wings for Photos of Your Ex
A Valentine's Day special at Hooters promises free wings for photos of your ex.
Hooter’s Valentine’s Day Special Promises Free Wings for Photos of Your Ex
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Yes, You Can Pay a Cat To Poop on an Ex’s Name This Valentine’s Day
It’s a “smear campaign" like no other.
Yes, You Can Pay a Cat To Poop on an Ex’s Name This Valentine’s Day
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Long Distance Bill Revenge
Woman gets revenge on former boyfriend by calling long-distance number and leaving his phone off...
Long Distance Bill Revenge
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The $50 Porsche
Did a woman sell her partner's expensive new car for $50 after he ran off...
The $50 Porsche
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Cement in Lover’s Car Revenge?
Did a man fill a Cadillac supposedly belonging to his wife's lover with concrete?
Cement in Lover’s Car Revenge?
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Is Trojan Selling Pre-Owned Condoms?
While many companies are trying to be more green by recycling and reusing materials, there...
Is Trojan Selling Pre-Owned Condoms?
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Dating Disasters: The Dog Watch
A young man tries to distract his date's parents from his dinnertime faux pas by...
Dating Disasters: The Dog Watch
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not?
A woman discovers via a radio program call-in stunt that her long-time boyfriend is married.
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not?
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Craigslist Gold Digger
Woman advertises on Craigslist for a rich husband, receives advice about 'depreciating assets.'
Craigslist Gold Digger
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Is January the Break-up Month?
Divorce attorneys have long acknowledged January and February are among their most bountiful months for...
Is January the Break-up Month?
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