Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to promote your business since the majority of people would expect a romantic dinner at restaurants or some love-themed gifts. According to the National Retail Federations, the total expected expense on the 2019 Valentine’s Day is as high as $20.7 billion, so it’s only natural that companies will be pulling out all the stops for romantic promotions.
However, there is a fine line between sweet and weird. Here are some Valentin’s Day promotions that are funny in a super bizarre way.
Cockroach Valentine
Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo wants you to ditch flowers and chocolates this Valentin’s Day and name a roach.
For 15 dollars, the zoo will let you name a Madagascar cockroach after your significant others. And if you want an extra mile, you can get a pair of roach-themed socks, roach shaped chocolates, a roach pin, and printed certificate with the name of your roach for 75 dollars.
Flowers will wilt, chocolate will get eaten–but cockroaches are forever.
Burger Ring
CBS Boston
Pauli’s, a small catering company and restaurant in Boston’s North End, is now taking pre-orders for it’s special Valentine’s Day burger: a $3,000 burger that comes with a 7/8 carat diamond engagement ring for your significant other.
It’s…very thoughtful of them, right? Is it romantic to you if your partner asked: “Will you marry me” while handing you the burger?
Big Mac Diamond
CBS Miami
McDonald’s was celebrating both Valentine’s Day and the 50th anniversary of its Big Mac in 2018 by giving away an 18K gold “Big Mac Ring.” No kidding, it is actually a Big Mac-shaped diamond ring you can wear on your fingers.
To get the ring, customers had to tweet their love of Big Macs to McDonald’s before February 14, 2018, with hashtags #BlingMacContest.
Revenge Wings
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If you are single, worry not, Hooters got you covered.
According to Thrillist, Hooters fans can take the #ShredYourEx online quiz at Hooters.com/ShredYourEx or bring a photo of you-know-who to their local Hooters to earn 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of 10 wings on February 14.
They shredded your heart, now turn the favor.
Adults Meal At Burger King
While the happy meal is a McDonald’s staple, Burger King’s Valentine’s version may not catch on any time soon.
The “adults only” meals, marked as 18+ on the box, contained toys like massagers, blindfolds, and feather dusters. The boxes serve only from 6 P.M. on Valentine’s Day.
Luv Hotline
Wingstop
In 2018, Wingstop launched a toll-free hotline offering Valentine’s Day advice.
Those who call the 1-844-WING-LUV hotline can hear Valentine’s night tips, a vocal warm-up routine, wing presentation advice a special holiday mixtape and a hotline rep “talk saucy,” per the release. You can also get a wing bouquet kit if adding another 25 dollars.
The Forever Rose
Gifto
If you have a $1 million to spare, consider this “Forever Rose” visual artwork.
Blockchain-based gift platform Gifto will choose a buyer on Valentine’s Day, and will only accept payment in cryptocurrency.
What a fancy way to show your love. If your partner does cry, make sure if it’s for your love or the money.
