The Dark History of Giving Flowers as Gifts

Ah, flowers, the ultimate symbol of love, appreciation, and secretly, a way to say 'I'm sorry I messed up again'. But when did this lovely tradition start, you ask? Well, buckle up, folks, because it's about to get dark in here.

It all began in ancient Greece and Rome, where flowers were used as offerings to the gods (because, you know, they were a bit demanding). The Greeks and Romans believed that flowers had mystical powers, and by giving them as gifts, they could curry favor with the gods and avoid a nasty fate.

• Fast forward to the Victorian era, where flowers became a secret language of love and seduction. Yep, you read that right - flowers were used to convey clandestine messages between lovers, because subtlety was not exactly their strong suit.
• In the 19th century, the language of flowers, also known as floriography, became all the rage. It was like a secret society, but with more petals and less Illuminati.
• Today, we give flowers as gifts because, let's be real, it's a great way to apologize for our mistakes, show our love and appreciation, and maybe, just maybe, get out of the doghouse.

So there you have it, folks, the dark history of giving flowers as gifts. It's not all sunshine and rainbows, but hey, at least it's a nice gesture, right?