Step 1 is obviously find yourself a super cool date

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If you can't find a human date, animals are cool

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Parents are also an option. A sad option, but acceptable

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Next, you have to get fabulous for your big night

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Maybe get your hair did

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Add a little somethin' somethin' to catch your date's eye

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Then, go on and hop in your hot ride to pick up your significant other

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But don't forget the chocolate, you stud, you.

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So now it's time to wine and dine

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If you're broke, or whatever, cooking is always a romantic gesture

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Don't forget to give them dessert: your special hot beef sundae (wink, wink, wink, innuendo GET IT?)

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Now pop that bubbly (soda) and make your date a sophisticated post-dinner cocktail

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The time is here. That magical moment in every date that separates the men from the dogs. It's time to go in for a kiss

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And I mean, really get in there, tiger.

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But don't worry if you get rejected. Especially if you're on a date with your pet or a parent, cause, ew gross

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You did a great job. Congrats! You had like, the best Valentine's Day ever!

SIKE!

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