Where’s Cupid most likely to pop up for Valentine's Day? The god of love’s favorite Florida cities
Does Cupid’s arrow keep missing you? Try going to one of his favorite cities for a better shot at falling in love this Valentine’s season.
A recent study from The Matchmaking Company measured things like single populations by city, flying conditions and Google searches for “matchmaker” and “Cupid” in each city to find the god of love’s favorite towns across the country. And three Florida towns made the top 15.
Yes, it is a little fantastical and ridiculous, but so is tracking Santa at Christmas.
Here are the cities in Florida where cupid is most likely to be spotted this Valentine’s Day.
Where did Cupid come from?
No, you won’t see Cupid cameo in Disney’s “Percy Jackson” series next week. He isn’t a Greek god, but a Roman one.
In ancient Roman mythology, Cupid is a god of love. He’s the son of Mercury, the Roman messenger of the gods and Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
In Greek mythology, Cupid’s counterpart is Eros, god of passion and fertility.
Where can you find Cupid?
The study took the following categories into account when creating the list of most cupid-worthy towns:
Matchmaking Potential: “A higher population density, percentage of single people, and walkability score mean more chances for Cupid to work his matchmaking magic. Areas with restaurants also make the perfect backdrop for romantic dates, giving Cupid plenty of spots to set people up.”
Flying Factors: “Because Cupid’s main method of transportation is flying, he has to take into consideration factors that will affect his ability to do so. Cities with high elevation, limited aviation facilities, and little wind in February all allow him to fly about freely and precisely shoot his arrow.”
Search Interest: “Cities searching for words like ‘matchmaker’ and ‘cupid’ are a great location for Cupid to be because the residents are actively seeking help and guidance in matters of love and relationships.”
Cupid Activities: “Cupid doesn’t work 24/7, so he’ll want to go somewhere full of his favorite hobbies. Cities with a high density of archery ranges, candy stores, and matchmaking locations give him the ideal place to practice his skills.”
Tampa seems to be Cupid’s favorite city in Florida, ranking in third place nationwide. Sarasota and Palm Bay also made the list, in the 13th and 14th rankings.
Here are the towns where you’re most likely to see Cupid, according to the study:
El Paso, Texas
Austin, Texas
Tampa, Florida
Little Rock, Arkansas
Greensboro, North Carolina
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Poughkeepsie, New York
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Dayton, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sarasota, Florida
Palm Bay, Florida
Chicago, Illinois
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Cupid's coming! The god of love's favorite these Florida cities
