Nova 969’s Merrick and Rosso are urging listeners to wear their love this Valentine’s Day.

The pair are ‘taking the mickey’ this Valentine’s Day by proclaiming Wednesday 14th February inaugural ‘National Hickey Day’.

Australians are being encouraged to sport a fresh hickey on the neck as a sign of their support, given that “hickeys are the new blue/black.”

This may be easier for some than others – singles are advised to get to know their vacuum cleaner.

Listeners will also be invited to send in their photos to join the ‘Wall Of Love’ at the nova website (click below).

Rosso says it’s a chance to unleash the teenage bogan within. “Plant one on the neck to show that you care.”