From bad puns to creepy kids: 35 Valentine's Day cards and funny quotes you might not want to read
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Have you ever told off your partner for forgetting to give you a card on Valentine's Day?
Well, they might have done you a favour. Just be thankful they didn't choose to celebrate their love for you with one of these rather sinister vintage cards.
Apparently our ancestors declared their feelings with cutesy animals and creepy-looking children - as well as a load of really bad puns and slightly disturbing messages.
Enjoy these vintage cards and this year don't complain when you get that box of Milk Tray...
What's the worst Valentine's Day card or present you've ever received? Tell us about it via the form at the bottom of this article
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1. This boy who thinks nothing says romance like cannibalism
2. This 'pretty little tot' who's reaching for her pepper spray
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3. This lad who loves a good sausage pun
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4. This lady who doesn't just want her puppy pleased
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4. This.
5. This dreamer that's the stuff of nightmares
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6. This card with a hint of 50 Shades about it
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7. This peeping Tom
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8. This incredibly sinister situation
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9. This weird poem
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10. This HR issue
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11. This poor cat being strangled by a crazy cat lady
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12. This invitation that seems totally legit...
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13. This girl who's dodged prison and knows it
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14. This budding equestrian
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15. This rabbit who sums up our feelings
16. This random camel
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17. This feminist and her flirty feline
18. This dog who ended up being dinner
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19. This girl who's up to no good
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20. This clown who isn't making anybody chuckle
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20. These gardeners
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21. This pun that makes no sense
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22. This woman who doesn't know where to look
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23. This terrifying sailor bear
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24. This girl who uses hypnosis to get a date
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25. This sailor who knows your secrets
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26. This girl who's about to be eaten
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27. This card that does nothing to break stereotypes
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28. This girl who knows her own mind
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29. This winker who's on the prowl
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30. This fiddler
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31. This sinister heart-art
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32. This girl looking guilty about what she's put in that pot
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33. This girl and her crafts
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34. This pair fight, fight, fighting for this love
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35. And finally, because lightbulbs are so sexy...
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*You can see more vintage Valentine's cards on this Flickr photostream.