It's Spoooooooky!

Looks like Daria and Jane are going to spend Halloween in a cemetery, which seems like an odd choice. I mean, sure you don't have to worry about annoying living people bothering you, but you also won't get much candy, either. I much prefer the trick-or-treating route.

This is also National Magic Day, so Upchuck will probably get out his sparkly suit and show off his prestidigitation act. Or maybe he'll take pity on us and not.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria on the Trail, by meesterlee (parts 16 and 17): "We remained at Independence Rock another day. Despite Captain Trout’s precautions and his requiring that our wagons should be in good running order, the Willards’ wagon had a broken wheel rim that needed repair." (Part 17)


• Gall in the Family, by wilddogjj (part 1): "Event planner: 'So, Mr. and Mrs. Carbone, will this do?' Quinn and Jim both smiled and nodded."


• Song From An American Movie, by Lady Evil (parts 2 and 3): "At Lawndale High, in Mr. O'Neill's class, Mr. O'Neill was giving a new assignment. 'So, as an exercise in living literature, you'll all be making your own movies. We have Daria to thank for that exciting suggestion.'" (Part 3)

Monsters Like Privacy, Too

Jane's gotten into the spirit for National Frankenstein Day, and this does seem like exactly the kind of weird funky art project she'd be into. Uh...this is an art project, right, Jane? Right?

Today is also National Hermit Day, so in the wise words of Quinn Morgendorffer go ahead and "hide in your room like a kermit!" Of course, not all of us need an excuse to hole up somewhere and avoid the general public.

Fandom News!

• Talk about "Viva La Bam."


• RIP, Jules Bass and Jerry Lee Lewis.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Nellie Oleson/Mindy from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy and the Square Pegs.

Who Wants a Story About Beer?

I think Jesse is regretting his chosen method of celebrating American Beer Day. Of if he doesn't regret it yet, the hangover will definitely take care of it for him.

This is also National Tell a Story Day, and I sure hope Daria will favor us with one of her fairy tale retellings. She could go with the one where the witch eats Hansel and Gretel, but I much prefer the one where Cinderella becomes the first woman president. Ah, sweet fantasy.

Fanfic Update!

• Crystal Claw, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 30): "That was all that Daria needed to see so far in this nightmare."


• Doctor Who: Repeating Mistakes, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "Janelle emerged from the TARDIS. She hoped that the rigours of the upcoming adventure would help her to forget the troubles she was running from."


• Song From An American Movie, by Lady Evil (part 1): "It was another day of therapy for Daria."


• When the Student Is Ready, The Teacher Will Come (Iron Chef: Daria and the Gang and Halloween), by Meester_Lee (COMPLETE!): "It started with an idea for a Melody Powers novel. Melody would be seconded by the US Justice Department to look into Mawdryn, an international master criminal posing as a wizard and help the Feds bring him to justice."


• The Youngest Barksdale (Iron Chef: Daria The Youngest Barksdale), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 3): "It wasn’t long before someone came over. 'Hi, Daria, is it?'"

It's Not Over 'Til the Fashionista Sings

Looks like Quinn is celebrating World Opera Day, but from what little we've heard of her singing voice I don't think the audience will be very appreciative. Watch out for turkey legs, Quinn!

Today is also National Greasy Foods Day, so perhaps Quinn will favor us with a delightful aria about greasy fries!

Finally, this is both International Artist Day and National Fine Art Appreciation Day, so Jane can enjoy a double-whammy of art holidays today! Not that she needs an excuse to celebrate art, of course.

Fandom News!

• Talk about England's latest Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.


• Sheila Wisz Ellayn found Pie Cap without his cap!

Now THAT'S Mental in the Morning

Daria and Jane look way too chipper about TV Talk Show Host Day, especially because I never expected to describe either of them as "chipper" at all. I really hope that their show is actually the anti-morning show, with snark and dark humor and all of the things we love about that duo.

This is also Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day, but Ms. Barch has taken it much further than that on multiple occasions. Mr. O'Neill had better watch out if Mr. DeMartino hears about this holiday!

Fanfic Update!

• Crystal Claw, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 29): "It had been a very cold, eerily silent and peaceful night at the Morgendorffer house so far."


• Daria on the Trail, by meesterlee (part 15): "Earl returned from his conversation with Captain Trout looking a bit rattled. 'You look shook up,' I said. 'Are you all right?'"


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 45): "All of Lawndale was cold and silent like a graveyard, it was not even an hour into the first curfew so far and Anna, now back home and standing at the living hall alone, knew that she could not have taken more than twenty minutes or so in her casual adventure out there."


• On The Other Side Of The Mirror, by radiofox (parts 1 - 11): "'Do you think this mirror looks nice?' Quinn asked." (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4) (Part 5) (Part 6) (Part 7) (Part 8) (Part 9) (Part 10) (Part 11)

Ribbit!

Either Kevin pissed off the wrong witch or he's celebrating American Frog Day in the most hardcore way possible. I have to say, a frog with a goofy grin sitting on a football is a pretty damn American frog. All it needs is some apple pie.

Today is also the anniversary of the (unsuccessful) attempt to psychically levitate the Pentagon, an attempt that Jake and his hippie friends either were present for or tried to emulate. Either way, all he got for his trouble was a broken foot. It was a good try, Jake!

Fandom News!

• Vote in the Deadliest Warrior poll between the One-Armed Man from The Fugitive and Tony Soprano.

A Red Letter Day in Daria History!

Looks like Daria and Jane are just about to observe National New Friends Day, which is an especially remarkable event for Daria. It might be the first and only time in her life that she'll celebrate this particular holiday. That may sound sad, but honestly it's probably what she'd prefer.

This is also Evaluate Your Life Day, the day that Jake says you should "walk away. You change your name, move to another state, get some ID. It's not too late to start over, Daria, it's not too late! You're still a young man! You don't have to live with your mistakes! Get out while you can!" I'm sure that's a normal reaction, right?

Fanfic Update!

• Burned Out, by Wrabbit7 (part 27): "As they drove along the nearly abandoned highway leading out of Lawndale, Jennifer patted her legs in time and sang along with the song on the radio."


• Crystal Claw, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 28): "Far from the stars and the ethereal realms, so far from the monsters and green fire there was a happy place called Lawndale, where the forest was safe and the wolves did not speak, just a sweet and peaceful town that most people there loved to call home."


• Illness of the Cynic Chick, by cfardellbrenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "Brittany approached Daria’s hospital room. (She wasn’t sure what to make of the orderly’s references to ‘Mrs. Sullivan’.)"


• Reasons To Call Her, by radiofox (COMPLETE!): "Eric walked to the nearest phone booth, payed and dialed Helen's phone number. He tried calling his brothers but they didn't answer. He was stuck calling his employee to pick him up after a car crash."

Serve Up Some Gaudy Pasta!

I see that the Fashion Club and their friends have decided to celebrate Wear Something Gaudy Day, unless too-long bottoms and boxy tops are in these days. I am the opposite of plugged in when it comes to fashion trends, so your guess is as good as mine!

Today is also National Pasta Day, so dive right into some penne a la pesto a la Jake before it oxidizes! Or you could play it safe with some frozen lasagna if you (very sensibly) don't trust Jake's cooking.

Fandom News!

• Share your favorite moments from "Murder, She Snored."


• radiofox posted a database of lost Daria dubs & subs.

Beautiful on the Outside, Sleazy on the Inside

Dr. Shar is pleased to tell everyone that today is National Aesthetician Day, and she can make every single one of you look like Quinn for a reasonable twenty thousand dollars. What a bargain!

This is also National Motorcycle Ride Day, but please don't try to pop a wheelie unless you're a professional. I don't care how many times you saw it on CHiPs, Kevin!

Fanfic Update!

• Crystal Claw, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 26 and 27): "Even the nature of gravity itself, daylight and the very flow of time as well were all strange and somewhat different in that place." (Part 27)


• Daria on the Trail, by meesterlee (parts 13 and 14): "'Earl? What the Hell are you doing here?' I said. He tilted his head sheepishly. My God is he actually blushing?" (Part 14)

If Only She'd Been Aware a Little Earlier

Aww, look how happy Erin is on her wedding day! She might even be able to forget that today is National Herpes Awareness Day and she's stuck with that arrogant jerk Brian for the rest of her life. Or until she can bump him off and make it look like an accident.

Today is also National M&M Day, but don't worry, Jane. You don't have to celebrate the blue ones if you don't want to.

Fandom News!

• RIP, Angela Lansbury.


• Please be sure to prepare for flu season.

Don't Fear Parties!

Daria and Jane need to stand firm, because it's National Face Your Fears Day and they can't just run away from what scares them. Unless what scares them is Quinn offering a makeover, in which case run! Run now!

Today is also It’s My Party Day, so invite over some friends and throw a big party! In my case, the "friends" are "books" and "big party" is "time spent reading." Enjoy!

Fanfic Update!

• Crystal Claw, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 25): "The world had vanished into a distant and ghostly realm all around her, everything was almost colorless and gray, it was just as cold as the darkest nights of winter and Quinn Morgendorffer could hardly believe what was actually happening to her."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Legend of Sporting Joe, by Meester_Lee (part 7): "The rest of Daria’s day at her mother’s office was less eventful. Her Mom did invite her into her office and join her while she worked."


• The Engineer and the Time Lady, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 16): "'Nina to Baffin, I'm returning to the TARDIS.' 'Acknowledged,' Aialah said."


• Harry Potter Morgendorffer, by Meester_Lee (parts 35 and 36): "Bobby sat staring at the telephone and the card he had in his hand. Should he or shouldn’t he? This really bothered him and it wasn’t something he could talk over with Mom or with a girl." (Part 36)


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 44): "It was true that the house of the Morgendorffer family was not quite comparable to the largest residences in Lawndale, and yet it was indeed one of the newest, most original and also most beautiful houses in that part of the town."


• Illness of the Cynic Chick, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "After Jane and her brother (as she had realised) had left looking for Daria, Brittany also left. It had been an exhausting night, but when she looked in her bedroom mirror before changing she found that she quite liked what she saw there."


• Surprise Parentage (Iron Chef: Jane's real father), by radiofox (part 1): "'I brought the photo album for our project.' Kevin called as his voice raidated through the Casa Lane kitchen."

Fireman Trent Needs to Stay Awake!

Looks like someone started a fire in one of the rooms without a fireplace, but it's Fire Prevention Day and Trent is on the case. For now. Please, just don't mention moths to him until the fire is out, okay?

Today is also Curious Events Day, so keep your eyes open to watch for weird events like lights in the trees, atomic communists from Mars, or Trent playing cheerful music. Stay alert, people!

Fandom News!

• The 2022 Daria Fanfiction list (so far) has been posted.


• Talk about when TV actors ride off without saying goodbye.


• Share Star Trek references in non-Star Trek shows.


• radiofox tells about a weird "You're Standing On My Neck" cover.


• st91 posted two new Iron Chefs: Jane real father and Redeemed/Young/genderbent Alison.

Remember to Smile While You Sing!

Daria needs to stop celebrating World Smile Day right now. Please. Just stop smiling before we all freak out completely.

Today is also Kids Music Day, so everyone sing with me: "I am cool and that is it, and everyone else is full of, full of, full of...."

Fanfic Update!

• Another Pie, by ywhiterain (COMPLETE!): "'All I'm saying,' Tom said, 'is I'm just not sure what king of self respecting dictator would take over Lawndale of all the places in the entire world.'"


• Cafés are Most Romantic on Wednesdays, by radiofox (COMPLETE!): "Tiffany looked in her mirror, eyes with a slight shimmer and slight smile as she applied her favourite lip gloss. After dating Terry for 8 months she had finally decided to stick up for herself."


• Crystal Claw, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 24): "It was a sad and gloomy afternoon after all the classes had ended that late October day at Lawndale High, the gardens and trees everywhere in campus were now lashed by snowy wind coming from the mountains and the weather would soon be quite below the freezing point."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Legend of Sporting Joe, by Meester_Lee (part 6): "Daria’s eyes widened as she watched Mrs. Flores’ coffee stirring itself."


• Illness of the Cynic Chick, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "It may be said that a massive change of events may start by something which would otherwise be insignificant changing. For instance; Brittany Taylor upon being invited to the Zon, Zone or Zen Nightclub by a boy named Terry, or Jerry, deciding to ask her stepmother for help dying her hair instead of doing it herself."


• Resident of the United States (Daria and the Gang Thread II), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "Bluntly put, when Daria Morgendorffer ran for president - if you could call it that - no one paid much attention."


• Unnamed story (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have), by wacokid (COMPLETE!): "'What's wrong?' Daria asked. 'I'm not sure,' Jane replied as the two sat waiting for class to start. 'Something's off today. But I just can't put my finger on it.'"


• Why Daria No Longer Listens to Marilyn Manson (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have), by SPEEDCOREIDOLATER (COMPLETE!): "'I’m not gonna go through this again.' Jane groaned, rubbing her temples and mussing up her hair. 'In the first four tracks, he’s The Worm and all he cares about is fitting in, right? But after -"

Hooray for Teachers!

Mr. DeMartino and Mrs. Bennett are stunned to learn that today is World Teacher’s Day, and I don't blame them. It's not like they're accustomed to being appreciated in even the most token ways.

Today is also International Walk to School Day, which as far as I can tell was every school day for Daria and Jane. I hope they thank their teachers when they arrive! Someone ought to.

Fandom News!

• Talk about Cartoon Network's 30th anniversary.


• Analyze the fight from "Daria Dance Party."


• Meester_Lee posted a new Iron Chef: Daria and the Gang and Halloween.


• RIP, Sacheen Littlefeather and Loretta Lynn.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between the Grim Reaper and the Red Guy.


• Discuss the MN Republican candidates.

Because His Ego Wasn't Big Enough Already?

I see the whole team has gotten in on celebrating National Kevin Day, but as far as Kevin is concerned every day is all about him. Just don't tell Mr. DeMartino about the holiday...I'm not sure he would survive the angry outburst.

Today is also Mean Girls Day, and I have no doubt that the Fashion Club has this one covered. As usual.

Fanfic Update!

• All American Rejects, by Lady Evil (part 6): "Upchuck didn’t find the 1985 California Raisins posable erasers from Burger World he was looking for. However, he did find a booth selling non-posable PVC figurines, including the ones Hardee’s gave away in 1988 and a four foot Michael Jackson raisin going for the ripe price of ten dollars."


• Bravo Zulu - A Lawndale High Story, by benson (part 4): "As Jane and Kevin wandered about the campus, putting together their ideas, the first school buses started to arrive."


• Crystal Claw, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 21 - 23): "The fallen leaves were flying in a cold October wind, it was a quite silent and peaceful morning at Lawndale, countless ravens were flying between the parks and trees and Ella Anne looked up to admire how the vast open sky was just starting to get all cloudy and gray." (Part 22) (Part 23)


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 43): "Lawndale and all of Pennsylvania, just like virtually everywhere else in the United States of America, soon descended into angst, almost anarchy and severe chaos after the presidential address had been interrupted by these unknown terrorists known as Vail of Angst."

Know Any Good Songs About Cookies?

I guess Rita and Helen are technically celebrating National Homemade Cookies Day, because they're making the cookies. At home. So I'll give it to them, even though I'd be more tempted to eat the cookie dough and forget the baking part. I'm sure I'm not the only one!

Today is also International Music Day, and I suppose Mystik Spiral practicing today would count as celebrating this one. Again, technically. But we all know they're not going to get any practice in today, unless arguing counts as practice.

Fandom News!

• RIP, Coolio.