"I could write songs for cats!"

Jake is taking his life into his hands in order to celebrate National Cat Day, but who could resist an adorable furry creature like a kitty? Jake himself longed for a cat as a child, but if he pushes Mr. Whiskers too far then he might change his mind.

If you're not really a cat person, you could observe Walking the Dog Day by taking a stroll with man's best friend. Just be sure to watch out for student drivers...especially if they aren't wearing their glasses.

Andrea might be too busy working to spend time with pets of any species, but that's okay because it's also Supermarket Employee Day. If you need to know where the bootlaces are, she's your gal!

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Tweeeeeeeeeet!

Although National Whistleblower Reward Day refers to the kind of whistleblower that calls out wrongdoing rather than people who literally blow whistles, Daria will in fact receive a reward. That reward being that Kevin and Brittany will get away from her locker and let her access it in peace.

Once that task is accomplished, she could offer her time to help increase the glory and honor of Lawndale High by participating in National Student Volunteer Day! I wouldn't hold your breath, though. Save it for blowing those whistles.

Indeed, as Mrs. Griffin says, to volunteer is to say "use me," so it's better to celebrate National Leadership Day by taking charge instead. As long as you're willing to try to keep a group of indifferent teenagers on task, in which case you're probably insane and shouldn't be in a position of leadership.

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 5): "After school, Daria changed to Dafoanairi on the school roof. She looked over towards the Oscorp headquarters in the distance. ‘I know you’re planning something for this town. But, not if I have anything to say about it.’"

Don't Whine for Wine

I don't think Jane's making a wise choice in celebrating National Drink Wine Day with Alison, and not only because she's underage. As long as she makes the right choice when Alison offers to show her some pastels, it might still end well.

If you like random holidays, then let me introduce you to Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day! I suppose it's about as random as Roger the skydiver falling on a cow from an airplane, but hopefully with less death.

On this day in 2000, the "Daria Behind The Scenes Special" aired, hosted by Janeane Garofalo. During the special, which aired before Season Four, they teased the idea of Daria starting a relationship with someone...but no one could guess just how bad the fallout would be.

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But Was He Buried Without His Liver or His Diver?

Although King Tut's tomb was officially opened on this day in 1923, it looks like Jake is preparing to celebrate the opening of King Tut's cereal box. As long as he's careful when he pours the milk, I think he'll be just fine.

Holiday Island had better look out, because it's President's Day and those two holidays are likely to be even more insufferable than usual. If that's possible. Feel free to celebrate by playing the harpsichord...acoustic or electric!

It was on this day in 1998 that the episode "Arts 'N Crass" first aired, preceded by the "Daria Day" marathon! During the marathon, Jane and Daria answered letters from fans with varying degrees of sincerity but plenty of humor.

Fanfic Update!

• Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Pantsed, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Shane Sloane had Al, Lou, Tommy, Timmy, Kevin Jr. and Q over to play video games. He'd become a lot less of a bully since the time he pushed Timmy too far. Today, they were all over to play video games." (Part 2) (Part 3)

"Everything is love, baby."

Don't look now (seriously, don't look at him) but Upchuck is armed and ready for Valentine's Day. Let's hope he has terrible aim, and that he never gets his hands on Valentine's Day's taser. Daria made her feelings about the holiday clear in the Huffington Post article, "What I Think About Valentine's Day," and I don't think I can improve on that.

If you need a romantic idea for where to take your significant other, you could take a ride for two in honor of Ferris Wheel Day. Just don't get stuck with post-breakup Stacy Rowe, or else you'll have to listen to her wail about her misfortunes the entire time.

If you have something more...mature...in mind for the holiday, be sure to celebrate National Condom Day! Bonus points if the item in question is neon-colored, since Tom's (supposedly) was not.

She Still Looks Stone-Faced

Andrea looks (slightly) more stoic than usual, thanks to her impression of Abraham Lincoln on the anniversary of his birth on this day in 1809. Maybe Jodie can spend some time today telling Brittany the story of what happened to him and his wife...but very gently and using very small words.

Interestingly, scientist Charles Darwin was born on the very same day, in the same year. I'm sure Kevin will be pleased to know that "the monkey guy" is being celebrated today, thanks to his love of monkeys, although he might be disturbed to find that Darwin was not, in fact, the man in the yellow hat.

I would strongly recommend that you only observe Hug Day with willing participants. Hugging someone like Daria without permission could lead to a lawsuit or, at the very least, stomped toes.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria's narration, by redpink (part 1): "You know, I never thought I'd be the kind of person who'd find comfort in something so... tactile. But here I am, lying on Jane's bed, my stomach resting against hers like we're puzzle pieces that finally clicked."


• I (Don't) Want to Be a Part of It, by ladyevil (part 13): "'You’re Quinn, right?' Quinn turned to see a blonde, middle aged woman in a blouse that was five years out of fashion."


• Ow, What a Night!, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Quinn sat at the bar with Angie and her friends, and she was not having a good time due to being the only 43-year-old in a club full of twenty-somethings." (Part 3)


• Scitech Day, by redpink (part 1): "Jane's room is dim except for the soft glow of the lamp on her nightstand."


• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 4): "SpiderGirl looked out over the town from the top of the theater as she usually did. ‘Something feels off,’ she thought. ‘It’s not like the usual feeling when looking over the town,’ she thought."

I Guess She Couldn't Find Any Black Ones?

Andrea has chosen an appropriate accessory for Umbrella Day, but it might be more useful if she waited until it was raining. Rain or shine, snow or heat, I hope you stay protected from whatever the weather may bring you today!

I don't think an umbrella will be enough, however, if life decides to throw aliens your way. Fortunately, it's also Extraterrestrial Culture Day and you can take the opportunity to learn more about the otherworldly beings. Just think of the attention you'll get at the next UFO convention! Mostly unwanted, I'm afraid.

If you're geeky but not, like, Artie geeky, then you could celebrate Clean out Your Computer Day instead. If you need assistance, you could ask Jake to draw on his days of experience at Buzzdome. On second thought, just call customer support.

She WILL Make a Dainty GarLAND for HER Head and Sing!

Quinn is giving Opera Day everything she's got, but the opera isn't over because Quinn may be singing and a lady, but she isn't..."thinly challenged." Maybe Mr. DeMartino can check out the PayDay automotive department to see if they're performing Madame Butterfly again.

I suppose he and every other male resident of Lawndale can do just about anything and still be celebrating Man Day, just by existing. This would probably be an appropriate occasion to listen to Trent sing "Manly," if indeed there is ever an appropriate occasion to listen to Trent sing.

There are few things more manly than "great big guys slamming into other great big guys," and what better way to see that than to watch Super Bowl LX, taking place later today? Just be sure to wear a print instead of cream if you go to a Super Bowl party, so as to avoid any potential dipsasters.

Fanfic Update!

• The Broadway singers and dancers, by redpink (part 1): "The curtain rises to reveal a glowing cityscape backdrop, painted in sweeping colors. The orchestra swells with bright, hopeful chords. Daria and Jane stand center stage, hand in hand, both wearing simple but elegant costumes that shimmer under the lights."

"Monster trucks and naked models! Naked, naked, naked!"

I don't think Jane was expecting to see a room full of artists celebrating Working Naked Day, but one should never question the artistic process. I'm hoping Jake was able to find his pants so that he could celebrate Working Fully Clothed Day, because I don't think his clients would have appreciated even partial nudity.

Ted will be pleased to learn that today is Bubble Gum Day, thanks to Daria introducing him to the wonders of chewable treats. His parents will be less happy, but what they don't know won't hurt him.

For anyone with a special someone in their life, here's your warning on National Valentine Shopping Reminder Day that you'd better start looking for gifts if you're going to. I'm always happy to accept chocolate gifts if anybody's curious!

Now Those Composting Skills Will Come In Handy!

Although Helen certainly looks the part for Farmer's Day, I don't think she's going to grow very many crops with a single wheel and a chicken. Although that's more than she'll need if she lands the same gig Trent was suited for: a farmer paid not to grow crops.

Jane, on the other hand, will probably be more interested in National Girls and Women in Sports Day...as long as she doesn't have to interact with any of her teammates. Are there any track meets that consist of a single person? Because that would be perfect for her.

Meanwhile, I suspect Daria will be content to celebrate World Read Aloud Day, but maybe without the "aloud" part. She hasn't had the best luck with reading stories out loud to people, unless those stories are grisly retellings of fairy tales.

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 3): "The Enigma left the facility the way she had come in. 'SpiderGirl is sure to be far away by now,' she said to herself."

Will the Angel See Her Shadow?

Quinn's hair is even bouncier than usual as she emulates the late Farrah Fawcett, who was born on this day in 1947. Fawcett was of course well-known as one of the stars of the television show Charlie's Angels, parodied on the Daria episode "Murder, She Snored."

Although their hair is less fashionable, marmots are still pretty cute and deserve to be celebrated on Groundhog Day, especially as their weather-predicting skills are apparently quite good. There aren't a lot of Groundhog Day Daria fanfics, but you can check out Observational Skills by Brother Grimace and, for a crossover with the movie, Two Wrongs Make A Right by magnuskrauss.

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