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Why did the creators of Portal paint a large pink heart on the iconic, internet-famous Companion Cube?

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Why did the creators of Portal paint a large pink heart on the iconic, internet-famous Companion Cube?

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Why did the creators of Portal paint a large pink heart on the iconic, internet-famous Companion Cube?
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