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💔🪳 Tired of your ex? Skip the therapy bill and send their name straight into the digestive system of a snowy owl. This Valentine’s Day, love is dead—and it’s being fed to rats, mealworms, and the occasional elephant. That’s right: zoos and animal shelters across the U.S. are giving us the one thing Hallmark never could—sweet, salty, and slightly unhinged revenge.
In this episode of “Who Hurt You?” we deep-dive into the world of anti-Valentine fundraisers where $10 gets you a cathartic insect execution, and $100 buys the honor of having your ex's name memorialized in a frozen rodent buffet. Welcome to romance in 2025, where revenge is charitable, and petty is powerful. Meet Teri, freshly divorced and thriving (well, at least until tax season). Instead of naming a cockroach after her ex—too resilient, too metaphorical—she opts for a rat. Because nothing says “closure” like watching a snowy owl named Ghost swallow your past whole on a live feed. Watch as scorned lovers across America flex their vengeance muscles: 💣 The Memphis Zoo offers the ultimate breakup experience with either a grape-eating red panda (for the still-in-love) or an elephant doing its business with your ex’s name signed in poo. Romantic! 🍗 Alaska’s Bird Treatment Center delivers gourmet dead rats to birds of prey with all the flair of a Michelin-star breakup. 🎥 Personalized videos ensure your $10 to $100 investment is fully optimized for TikTok virality and passive-aggressive Instagram captions. #Blessed Yes, there’s even a budget option. For the price of a latte, you can name a mealworm after your former flame and watch it become crow chow. Proof that healing can be affordable and slightly crunchy. So if your ex was a walking red flag, an emotional vampire, or just a guy who “forgot” your birthday three years in a row—consider this the emotional refund you deserve. Give back, laugh a little, and let the circle of life take care of the rest. 👉 BONUS: We rate the top 5 most popular ex-names submitted to zoos. Will "Chad," "Ashley," or "Taylor" top the list? Hint: Chad is always in season. This isn't just petty—it’s public service. Zoos get funds, animals get snacks, and you get closure. Win. Win. Win. 💅 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bizarre yet heartwarming content. Coming up next: emotional support raccoons and why your therapist probably owns one. #TheExGames | #RodentsOfRevenge | #ValentinesDayUnhinged
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