“I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day”

A jocular saying about Valentine’s Day has been printed on many images:
 
“I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.”
     
The saying has been cited in print since at least 2002. Comedian Paul McGinty has been credited in print since at least 2006.
 
 
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I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day.
When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.
 
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I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day.
When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.
 
13 February 2005, Sunday Telegraph (Surry Hills, New South Wales), “Out There” by Sam de Brito, pg. 134:
‘I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.’
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Happy Valentine’s Day
ohiogirl
02-14-2006, 07:07 AM
I hope that everyone feels ❤️ loved ❤️ today!
 
“I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on the my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.” Comedian, Paul McGinty
   
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I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. ~Author Unknown
   
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I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.
COMIC PAUL MCGINTY