Alien’s First Valentine’s Day

Chronicle an alien’s first experience with Valentine’s Day and its reaction to Earth’s strange customs.

Bringing an outside observer to our traditions often amplifies their absurdity—what better observer than an extraterrestrial? With this prompt, depict an alien grappling with confusing Valentine’s Day rituals and misinterpretations, allowing an opportunity to explore cultural idiosyncrasies, human emotion, and the comedic aspect of love.