# Dejected, Dysfunctional & Dumped Love Hearts Bittersweets By Cowbag | Published 2008-01-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittersweets-dejected-dysfunctional-dumped-love-hearts References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) I hate Valentines Day, so when I found these sweets, it marginally improved my opinion on the whole fiasco. From the brilliant Think Geek website are Bittersweets. Exactly like the original [love hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunkissed-x-love-hearts) except the messages are much more realistic and true to life. They come in three varieties: Dejected, Dysfunctional, and Dumped. Some of my favourite phrases include MUTUAL DISGUST, U C MY BLOG, DO MY DISHES, U HAVE A BLOG, RUSSIAN BRIDE with the whole listing on Think Geek. So there you have it, more Valentines day trends to add to my gloom, and they will keep coming :-) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Love Messages:** A trend of creating love messages that are more realistic and true to life, appealing to those who have a cynical view of love. - **Anti-valentine's Day Products:** A trend of offering products that cater to people who dislike Valentine's Day, providing alternative options for celebrating or expressing their feelings. - **Humorous and Sarcastic Gifts:** A trend of creating gifts that incorporate humor and sarcasm, providing a lighthearted approach to expressing emotions or opinions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gift and Novelty:** The gift and novelty industry can explore opportunities to develop more realistic and humorous products that cater to those looking for alternative ways to express their feelings on Valentine's Day. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can tap into the trend of offering anti-Valentine's Day products, creating online platforms or marketplaces specifically dedicated to selling products for people who dislike the holiday. - **Social Media:** The social media industry can incorporate realistic and humorous love messages into their platforms, allowing users to send more relatable and entertaining content to their loved ones or friends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-this-economy.md) - [Romantic Soft Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squashies-love-hearts.md) - [Scannable Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-valentines-2025.md) - [Anti-Valentine's Dinner Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-hearts-social-club.md) - [Spooky Dating-Inspired Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghosted-sweethearts.md) - [Undefined Relationship Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-hearts-for-gen-z.md) - [Textural Romantic Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-valentines-day.md) - [Valentine’s Day-Themed Candy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-letters-a-candy-tasting-collection.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md)