"It's the Soul Train. Beep-beep. Get on board."

The Landons are having a pleasant International Dance Day, which is impressive because as far as I've seen they normally never have a pleasant anything together. I hope that Jane gets another chance to use her art skills to decorate a school dance so that everyone can join in, although she might want to skip the Jackson Pollack theme this time.

If Tom feels like getting his boogie on, he needs to make sure the Jane-Cam is on so he has a shot at Viral Video Day! I'm sure those inmates will really appreciate his enthusiasm.

However, once the fan mail starts arriving I think Tom will regret his decision. In fact, perhaps he should take advantage of World Wish Day to wish he'd never danced on camera. Quinn can give him some pointers on closing his eyes and imagining what he wants.

Fandom News!

• Vote in the Deadliest Warrior poll between Talky Tina and Zuni doll.

It's a Good Day for Creativity!

Brittany is looking particularly statuesque for International Sculpture Day, but I think she's going to have a hard time performing with the cheerleaders from now on. Let's hope she doesn't end up at the top of the pyramid!

While Jane is a likely candidate to celebrate by sculpting, she might prefer National Day of Puppetry so that she can explore new ways that puppets make everything funnier. Except for wacky morning DJs, of course.

Daria, meanwhile, might observe Tell a Story Day by frightening her family at a campfire or putting modern twists on classic fairy tales. She could also come up with a new Melody Powers story and share it with Mrs. Blaine!

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 08 The Three Misfits, by cfardellbrenorenz29 (part 4): "It didn’t take Anna long to find such a map. She pick up several different ones and returned to the table when she saw Gerald staring at Ted with annoyance."

She'll Be a Much Better Swimmer Now!

Sandi's looking absolutely fowl (get it?) for World Penguin Day, but the real problem is that she's wearing black tie to a semi-formal event. Bad news for Sandi: penguins generally mate for life, so her dating schedule is going to take a serious hit.

At least she doesn't have to worry about bad hair days, or any hair days, even on Hairstylist Appreciation Day. Let's give poor Jozu a little love for having to deal with Quinn on a regular basis, shall we?

I'm sure both Helen and Quinn will be celebrating National Telephone Day, mostly by never putting the phone down for any reason whatsoever. The age of smartphones has probably made their addiction even worse--and you probably didn't even think it was possible!

Fandom News!

• Contribute your choices to the ten most iconic TV theme songs of all time.


• The Oz Daria Con 2024 is coming!


• cfardellbrenorenz29 is posting Daria character descriptions.

Rah, Rah, RAWR!

Brittany is daring anyone who's brave enough to just try to celebrate Slay a Dragon Day. I'd advise against it, though, because she can be vicious even when she isn't a fifty-foot-tall fire-breathing monster.

Everyone would be better off heading to the "cinema" for Movie Theatre Day instead, and you can even bring vegetables to throw at the screen if you want! If Jake is there, please tell him that "the crow flies at midnight." Or was it "the pigeons are at rest"?

On second thought, perhaps it would be safer to just stay home and enjoy World Book Day. I know that's what Daria would do, and I happen to think it's a great idea.

Fanfic Update!

• Homecoming, by davidfalkayn (part 23): "'I think that’s the first time I’ve had real homemade blueberry pancakes.' Luciano exclaimed with delight as he gulped down the last morsel on his plate."


• Spider Quinn 08 The Three Misfits, by cfardellbrenorenz29 (part 3): "Then there was an interruption 'Quinn!' It was Ted Dewit-Clinton, who had just entered the store."


• The Witch and The Ring, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (COMPLETE!): "The sudden sickness and death of Sandi Griffin became the greatest medical mystery that the town had ever known."

He Took the History Lesson Too Far

Mr. DeMartino seems to be regretting his decision to celebrate Go Fly a Kite Day, and I think he would have been better off going for a hike instead. At the very least, it would have been much better for his heart condition.

Really, he should have left the kite flying to the five-year-olds for Kindergarten Day, and Little Quinn from "Boxing Daria" would probably like a pink one. Mrs. Stoller would be ideal to supervise, since she clearly thinks anyone she meets is in a kindergarten class.

If kites are for you, then you should eschew that endeavor and undertake a dissimular enterprise in honor of Big Word Day. Might I also suggest Daria favorites "verisimilitude," "existential," and "indemnification" as options as well?

Fandom News!

• Vote in the Deathmatch poll between Dexter Morgan and Yor Forger.

Deal Me In!

Mack's wondering if anyone wants to join him for a game on National Poker Day, and yes, jacks are wild. He's short on cash as usual at the moment, but can raise you the tender liver of a newborn babe.

On second thought, perhaps you'd be better off celebrating Poetry & The Creative Mind Day, where no livers need to be involved at all. However, if Quinn offers to share one of her poems then don't accept under any circumstances.

Honestly, at this point I think I'd rather just go give Future Daria a hand with her many cats in honor of National Cat Lady Day. Maybe I'll help her throw out those thirty-year-old newspapers while I'm at it.

Fanfic Update!

• The Many Saints of Lawndale, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Stacy sat behind the anchor desk at the news studio making a last-minute makeup check in a hand mirror while her co-anchor, a middle-aged man with a Magnum, PI mustache, was checking his hair." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Party at 111 Howard (Iron Chef: Party at Casa Lane), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 7): "'Don't worry, Miss Morgendorffer. No other faculty members are coming.' He looked at Jane. 'Other than Defoe of course. She'll be here shortly.'"


• The Witch and The Ring, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 5 - 8): "After having killed so many victims through those dark years, this was the very first time that one of them had fought back." (Part 6) (Part 7) (Part 8)

The Greatest Goth on Earth

Andrea's showing off some of her hidden talents for World Circus Day, but considering how little we actually learned about her during the show I suppose most of her talents were hidden. She could recite angry poetry and tell you where the bootlaces were at PayDay but the rest was up to our imaginations.

Given how much she stayed in the background, the tuning-out theme of Blah, Blah, Blah Day might be appropriate for her. People paid less attention to her than they did to Daria, and she most likely preferred it that way.

Perhaps she'll reveal yet another talent by sleeping upside and spreading rabies in honor of Bat Appreciation Day! It would fit surprisingly well with her goth persona, so it's entirely possible.

Fandom News!

• New official Daria toys are available!

Anyone Need a Bonus Sock?

Jane just got caught celebrating National Laundry Day, but I somehow doubt that any actual clothes got washed. Oh, Bobby Bighead, you're just irresistible!

I think Jane would be better off celebrating World Art Day, if for no other reason than she's less likely to accidentally flood anyone's house that way. Unless her latest art project is especially weird.

If the water goes high enough, she could invite Barch and O'Neill over to re-create their favorite movie scene in honor of Titanic Remembrance Day! If we're lucky, they'll both fall into the water.

Fanfic Update!

• The Betrothed, by easmith (part 21): "Dylan felt like screaming and being sick, both at once. Even the hints he had surmised over the last couple of days had not prepared him for the actuality of hearing those words from Abby; indeed, the possibility had never been fully real to him, he now realized."


• Homecoming, by davidfalkayn (part 22): "Looking out the window as a gentle rain fell, drops striking the window, Helen sighed. 'Why does it always rain at funerals?'"


• Spider Quinn 08 The Three Misfits, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "Almost immediately after homeroom ended, Li called the first of the three to her office. 'Anna Coultard, please report to the Principal’s Office.'"


• Two Men and a Brittany, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Kevin and Brittany sat up in bed, both naked. While Kevin felt like he was on top of the world Brittany was in shock." (Part 3)


• The Witch and The Ring, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 1 - 4): "It had been nothing but yet another peaceful day at Lawndale High." (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4)

Has Anyone Even Watered It Lately?

Looks like the Morgendorffers' houseplant is not feeling very appreciated for International Plant Appreciation Day, but that might be because (as far as I remember) it's their only plant. Have they considered planting a memorial crutch and seeing what happens? Don't forget to take the rubber thing off the end first!

While they wait for a magic flower to sprout, they could play a nice board game in honor of Scrabble Day! Daria will most likely beat everyone handily, but bonus points if she manages to use the word "indemnification."

In distant media news, Daria sat down for an interview with the Sunday Examiner & Chronicle on this day in 1997. Check it out for some very Daria-esque quips and Jane's "New Kids on the Block" T-shirt!

Fandom News!

• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatches between Daffy Duck and Donald Duck and several of Dragonball Z's opening tunes.

I Seriously Doubt They Can Harmonize At All

The three Js are clearly one J short of a quartet for Barbershop Quartet Day, but that pretty much sums that trio up mentally, doesn't it? It's just as well, though, because the last thing those boys need is to add yet another person to compete with.

Let's do a special shout-out to Jamie in particular, though, because it's National James Day and I assume that "Jamie" is short for "James." Then again, as far as Quinn is concerned it's short for Johnny, Jerome, or anything else that starts with "J."

I hope all of the Lawndale pets (seen or unseen) have a great day for National Pet Day, especially Leary and Mr. Whiskers. Jake should consider getting over his traumatic experience with the latter and visit the local animal shelter and finally get that cat he's always wanted. Nuts to you, Mad Dog!

Fanfic Update!

• Homecoming, by davidfalkayn (part 21): "Entering their house together, Jake commented as he scanned the living room with his eyes before setting a pizza box down on a counter. 'Looks like we beat the girls home.'"


• Two Men and a Brittany, by wilddogjj (part 1): "Quinn pulled her car into the parking lot of That's Amore, the most romantic (and expensive) Italian restaurant in town."

If You're Mean to Her, She Might Sue

Helen wants to make sure that everyone knows that it's International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, so she will be happy to accept any compliments, gifts, or--never mind, she has to leave due to an emergency at work. Please hold that thought until she gets some free time in a few months, okay?

On the other hand, any librarians (including this very blogger) will be happy to take time for National Library Workers Day. Please be sure to visit your local library and support the employees!

Finally, if you've ever wanted to change your name to Ronald then today's your chance because it's Name Yourself Day. Don't let any gazebos stop you! Daria might consider changing her name to either Esmerelda or Darya.

Fandom News!

• davidfalkayn needs some help in setting up a possible ship.


• Discuss "Sleepy Lawndale Awakens" by Bacner.

How Many Bottles Are On the Wall?

I see that Brittany is bringing out another round for National Beer Day, but I hope she reminds Kevin that he shouldn't smash beer mugs on his head like he does beer cans. I hope Quinn won't be upset that Brittany appears to have usurped her role as Keg Queen!

Then again, perhaps Quinn is busy with Helen, celebrating Motherhood and Beauty Day! As long as they stay far, far away from any runways they should be just fine.

On the subject of modeling, today is the anniversary of both "This Year's Model" in 1997 and "I Loathe a Parade" in 2000. Technically the latter didn't have actual modeling, but the Fashion Club was sure posing a lot on their float!

Fanfic Update!

• Devil Woman, by mystikexplosion (part 2): "Daria arrived at Jane’s house, finding a note on the door. It read 'Went for run. Be back soon. Door is unlocked.'"


• Homecoming, by davidfalkayn (part 20): "Immediately after rematerializing, Jake patted himself down, 'Is everything there? I’m not missing anything am I?'"


• Spider Quinn 08 The Three Misfits, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "It was early evening at Lawndale High. Principal Angela Li was working late. There was a knock at her door."

Do Aliens Eat Pizza?

Artie is serving up a delicious pizza for Deep Dish Pizza Day! Being from the Midwest, I absolutely love Chicago style pizza, so I'll be participating if at all possible. (Sorry, Daria fans from New York.)

Once Artie has dropped off this order, maybe he can tell everyone about his experience with aliens, because it's First Contact Day. I'm not sure why aliens would choose to use their first contact with Earth to perform a skin transplant and press some pants, but I guess there are some mysteries beyond our understanding.

I hope that, whatever their reasons, the aliens had good moral intentions in keeping with International Day of Conscience. When in doubt, listen to the angel on your shoulder and not the devil...unless you're Daria, in which case the devil makes a compelling argument in favor of humiliating Quinn.

Fandom News!

• mr_r0ckers created a Windows command-line application to mess around with the in-game audio of Daria's Inferno.


• R.I.P., Joe Flaherty.

Send In the Economist Clowns!

Mrs. Bennett is really getting into the spirit of American Circus Day, or perhaps she's decided that crazy diagrams aren't confusing enough for her students and is taking an even weirder approach to teaching economics. Either way, I suspect the classroom will be much livelier from now on.

In fact, they might as well forget about the learning and just celebrate World Party Day! If Brittany's parents are out of town then her house is an option, as long as no one minds the lack of jacuzzi.

Finally, if we get some rain (or an almost-but-not-really hurricane) then we could observe Find a Rainbow Day. Kevin's skill at creating rainbows is only matched by his ability to knock doors down with his head.

Fanfic Update!

• Devil Woman, by mystikexplosion (part 1): "In Jane’s room. Daria: ...is it just me, or are they louder than usual?"


• A diverted stream, by HeinousKim (COMPLETE!): "It happened after the hair fiasco, when Daria went to Jane to apologize."


• Homecoming, by davidfalkayn (part 19): "'And so you ended up in our universe.' Boris concluded. 'Yes, Sir.' Angie affirmed, 'As I told you earlier, all Q did was give me a start—a place to live and enough knowledge to get around. Everything else I learned and did on my own.'"

I Pity the (April) Fool!

Mr. O'Neill looks even more foolish than usual for April Fool’s Day, and I can't think of anyone more worthy of the day. Remember to watch out for pranks and don't believe anything you read on the internet!

This would have been good advice for Jesse, who probably thought Jane's theory about objects taking over civilization on this day in 2007 was serious. Then again, I suppose with the rise of artificial intelligence, we probably shouldn't count it out yet.

In any case, feel free to send a card to a friend for National Greeting Card Day, a holiday that was absolutely guaranteed to have been invented by greeting card companies. Hey...what if the greeting cards are the objects that intend to take over the world? Run! Run for your lives!

Fandom News!

• R.I.P., Louis Gossett, Jr..