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Though intended as jest amongst friends, vinegar valentines gained unexpected popularity to the point where they could lead to genuine conflict. Familiar targets included doctors, lawyers, and even lovers. The post office eventually limited their distribution, particularly after some began charging recipients for the insult!
While vinegar valentines have faded into obscurity, they remind us of a time when people were unabashedly expressive, even in their disdain.