With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the quest for the perfect gift becomes a hot topic and one woman has attempted to make the process a little easier by ranking presents.
Amiyah (@amiyxhh1), a TikTok user from North Carolina, used pieces of paper taped to her door to create a hierarchy system. The three sheets at the bottom represent average gifts, while the two pieces above and one at the top are arranged to resemble a pyramid.
As she peels off each piece of paper, the gifts increase in monetary value which has ruffled some feathers online.
The video posted on January 16 has racked up over 663,000 views and 23,300 likes, at the time of writing.
The text layered over the video states: "Ranking Valentines day gifts," and begins with the 18-year-old showing a piece of paper that says "you," followed by "your love" and then a "bouquet of flowers."
Over 40 percent of American consumers said they planned to look for lower cost gifts for Valentine's Day as a result of rising prices, according to a Statista survey, conducted in early 2023. Nonetheless, the data gathering platform has also revealed that spending in the United States is expected to reach just under $26 billion this year which is the same amount that had been projected for 2023.
However, Amiyah suggests those in a relationship should open their wallets on February 14 and buy something from Sephora or Ulta, as a token of their love.
Another idea is to give money to a partner as a gift rather than making a purchase. First on the makeshift pyramid is a promise ring which is a symbol of commitment.
The clip has received a mixture of opinions in the comments section. Some users couldn't agree more with the ranking systems whilst others aren't fussy.
One man asked: "Damn y'all don't want no flowers no [more]?"
"lmao girl you got the list backwards," said another.
A third comment said: "I never had a Valentine's day gift.... I would be happy with literally anything."
"I'd be happy with a text," said a fourth user.
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be celebrated with a romantic partner, in fact, some women celebrate their friendship on February 13.
Since the holiday is all about love, other people might even celebrate with their families. One woman has recently told the internet about a tradition she shares with her dad, however, it's not all sunshine and rainbows as her partner reacted negatively.
Newsweek reached out to @amiyxhh1 for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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