This term we at Her Campus have fallen for the listicle.
While we are still working on a punny HC take on “listicle” (“Her Breasticles” anyone?), our writers have been churning out lists from the best pubs in Bristol to products that cost more for women than men. In the spirit of our new found love affair, here’s 14 reasons why Pancake Day is infinitely better than Valentine’s Day.
Since the dawn of the internet, Pancake Day has been claiming a steady hold over the hearts of the nation – and further afield. It’s time to realise what truly gets our hearts all aflutter.
1. Pancakes have a purpose
Traditionally pancakes are made on Shrove Tuesday as a way of using up rich ingredients like eggs and milk before Lent. The origins of Valentine’s Day are varied; in ancient Rome the 14th February was a pagan fertility festival in which “young men would strip naked and use goat- or dog-skin whips to spank the backsides of young women in order to improve their fertility.”
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2. Pancakes don’t break the bank
While they can taste indulgent, pancakes are an inexpensive treat. Yes, supermarkets may try some pancake specific marketing but the business of pancakes is nothing on the Valentine’s industry. Your classic lemon and sugar crepe is far more budget friendly than the teddies, chocolates, cards and jewellery your Valentine is hoping for.
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3. Flour over flowers
This one is simple – you can’t eat flowers, you can eat a blueberry pancake.
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4. Feasting is acceptable
Also known as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), eating as many pancakes as possible is encouraged. Eating pancakes for every meal is also encouraged. I’m not sure scoffing the entire box of chocolates in front of your Valentine is as acceptable – this would depend on your level of #couplegoals.
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5. Everyone can enjoy the pancakey feast
Friends, fam and lovers alike, everyone is invited to gorge themselves on pancakes. Cue battles to eat the most pancakes, flip the highest, stack the highest and add the most toppings. You’ll end up covered in flour, nutella and sugar with a belly full of pancake love.
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6. The pancake possibilities are endless
Bored of the same old commercial Valentine’s gifts? You’ll never tire of creating weird and wonderful new pancake creations. Think fruit faces, think Pinterest inspo, think nutella art. You are also more than welcome to make a pancake heart.
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7. Banana pancakes
Made famous by Jack Johnson, then made healthy by Deliciously Ella, gluten free banana pancakes and sweet potato pancakes mean that even the fitness fanatics can get involved!
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8. Because they’re really good with strawberries and cream
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9. And they’re also good with ice cream
(and sprinkles).
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10. But they can be savoury
Mm eggy cheese.
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11. Really there’s nothing more exciting than a whole day of pancakes
Except maybe Christmas and birthdays.
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12. They’re just flipping good
Princess Kate knows.
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13. People even race while flipping
In fancy dress no less!
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14. And GUESS WHAT… This year Pancake Day joins forces with HC’s Galentine’s Day
In a power house of love and celebration outside of Valentine’s Day <3
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ENJOY YOUR PANCAKES
– Ella XO