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Is January the Break-up Month?

For some reason, the internet is not a big fan of romance.

by Brandon Echter, Dec. 27, 2008


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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.


By Brandon Echter

Zoo: Name a Cockroach After Your Ex, And We'll Feed it to a Predator

Feb. 1, 2021

Participants can reportedly watch the vindictively-themed feeding in real-time.

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Did a Woman Sew Shrimp Into Curtains to Get Even With Her Cheating Partner?

Jan. 23, 2000

Something smells fishy.

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Lowe's vs. Home Depot

July 6, 2005

Did the jilted wife of the owner of Home Depot create the Lowe's chain of home improvement stores?

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Is Burger King Distributing 'Adult Meals' and Toys for Valentine's Day?

Feb. 14, 2017

Confusing media coverage led many social media users to believe Burger King was distributing "ad ...

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Hooter's Valentine's Day Special Promises Free Wings for Photos of Your Ex

Jan. 29, 2016

A Valentine's Day special at Hooters 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

Feb. 11, 2021

It’s a “smear campaign" like no other.

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Long Distance Bill Revenge

Jan. 23, 2000

Woman gets revenge on former boyfriend by calling long-distance number and leaving his phone off ...

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The $50 Porsche

Jan. 23, 2000

Did a woman sell her partner's expensive new car for $50 after he ran off with a younger woman?

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Cement in Lover's Car Revenge?

July 27, 2001

Did a man fill a Cadillac supposedly belonging to his wife's lover with concrete?

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Is Trojan Selling Pre-Owned Condoms?

Feb. 17, 2020

While many companies are trying to be more green by recycling and reusing materials, there doesn ...

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Dating Disasters: The Dog Watch

April 4, 2000

A young man tries to distract his date's parents from his dinnertime faux pas by inadvertently c ...

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not?

Jan. 28, 2000

A woman discovers via a radio program call-in stunt that her long-time boyfriend is married.

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Craigslist Gold Digger

Oct. 10, 2007

Woman advertises on Craigslist for a rich husband, receives advice about 'depreciating assets.'

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Is January the Break-up Month?

Dec. 27, 2008

Divorce attorneys have long acknowledged January and February are among their most bountiful mon ...

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