Is a Trip to Bikini Island In Order?

Don't let the festive beach ball or the cute swimwear fool you. Andrea is clearly not enjoying National Bikini Day...although I'll bet Upchuck is.

Speaking of Andrea, today is also the anniversary of the episode "Mart of Darkness," which aired on this day in 2000. I think we got more insight into Andrea's character in that brief exchange than we saw in the rest of the series put together!

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But No One Will Compliment That Awful Mirror in the Girls Bathroom That Adds at Least Two Pounds!

Quinn's either celebrating Compliment Your Mirror Day or just doing what she does every morning when she sees her own reflection. I'm just glad she finally found a friend she can actually appreciate.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 18): "'Do you want to go somewhere tomorrow before you go back to Lawndale?' Trent just looked at her. 'Are you serious or just yanking me around? Coz I'm getting too old to go chasing after girls.'"


• Danny Morgendorffer, by ST91 (part 5): "Daniel trained for more than an hour; it was the best way to shut his brain down. Then he took a quick shower. When he was done he went downstairs to see what his sister was doing. He was not surprised to find her in the kitchen intent on washing lettuce."


• The Date, by elainefr (part 13): "Tom stood at the entrance to the Lane household poised to knock. He wasn't sure what he was going to say, but he wanted to get this thing with Trent out of the way."


• Erin Chambers, by OzFerret (part 26): "The unzipped, borrowed jacket and the over-tight leather pulled Erin's shoulders back into a display of confidence she did not feel. She wanted to feel in control, but instead she felt like a fraud."


• Fates Entwined, by Deep Metal (part 31): "'So, what do we have here?' Mr. Candy kicked open the door. In front of him he saw David Van Driessen at work on the camera."


• Getting By, by EntrancedCat (parts 8 - 10): "'Okay, Chief,' Dexter and Jane's boss said to the artist Dexter. 'Get busy with the background to, let's see, Design C10, over them rental boxes there.'" (Part 9) (Part 10)


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 11): "Daria woke to the sound of her phone buzzing. She opened her eyes and looked around. Where was she again? Oh, yeah, Jane gave her the couch in her cabin to spend the night on. Daria put on her glasses and picked up her phone. It was 11:37 am and Link had sent her a text message."


• Quinn's last steps, by Rémi (parts 5 and 6): "A church in Lawndale. Well-dressed people are gathering for Sunday service. Quinn and Daria are coming in, wearing their usual clothes. Some people are throwing weird looks at them." (Part 6)


• Unnamed story (LLH Short Entries #2), by Roentgen (part 189): "Yesterday, Jamie White's celebration of his unanimous election to Deputy Leader was bittersweet. More sweet than bitter."

The Sensitive Pseudo-Scotsman

I see Mr. O'Neill is celebrating International Tartan Day, which is weird because "O'Neill" is Irish, not Scottish. Then again, why would he start being right about things after all this time?

Today is also Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, and I'm sure Bro and QB will be here soon with some Firstdown Fudge for everyone. Unless Mack finally snaps and kills his business partner, which is likely to happen any day now.

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• Discuss the situation with North Korea and nuclear weapons.

Say Cheese!

Everybody grab their cameras (or cell phones, I suppose) and start clicking because today is Camera Day! Jane's already gotten started, but I'm sure you can find all kinds of embarrassing moments to capture for eternity. Have fun!

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Gifted," which aired on this day in 1998. Although Daria and Jodie decided to stay at Lawndale High, they had a good time learning that smart kids can be just as irritating as dumb ones.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 17): "'Thomas Andrew Sloane! What the hell are you doing here?' Kirk demanded, his face tight and drawn. He was wearing a long grey overcoat and black gloves and was one top hat away from looking like the villain from a silent movie."


• The Artist and The Fashionista, by Jabe Shepherd (part 4): "Later that weekend, Quinn is approaching the Lane's house. She knocks on the door; it took a while, but Trent answered the door. 'Oh, Daria's sister?' Trent asked surprised."


• Quinn's last steps, by Rémi (part 4): "Brittany's house. Daria and Quinn are coming in, Daria pushing Quinn's wheelchair. Teens are partying around. Quinn : That was nice of Jodie to get us invited to this party. Daria : Yes, I'm so glad to be bored here rather than doing my own thing in my room."


• Unnamed story (LLH Short Entries #2), by Roentgen (part 188): "'Anyway,' Sandi said, 'I had an ulterior motive for our little get together.' 'What?' Quinn cried. 'You're running again?' Jane chuckled. 'You took all of us to New York to tell us that?'"


• Unnamed story (World's Shortest Crossover XV: A New Era In Crossovers), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "Jane: Are you sure this is safe? Trent: Jane, it's as safe as it's going to get."

The Future's So Bright, They Gotta Throw Shade

Jane and Trent are perfectly happy to celebrate National Sunglasses Day, especially if it means they can alienate the "normal" members of their extended family. Daria's going to stick with her regular glasses, which do more than enough alienating as they are.

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Mack Caught a Fish Thiiiiis Big!

Mack's gotten a head start on National Catfish Day, although I don't think that's a catfish. Anybody know? I'm not good with fish.

In other news, today is the anniversary of the episode "Boxing Daria," which aired on this day in 2001. There weren't any catfish there, either, but we did get a ton of insight into what makes Daria tick and a very fitting end to the series (aside from the final movie).

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 16): "'What are all those cars for, d'you suppose?' 'I'd say reporters.' ' Already?' 'It doesn't take long.' Daria said. 'Death and destruction are our bread and butter.'"


• Getting By, by EntrancedCat (parts 6 and 7): "'So Miss Deshima,' Mr. DeMartino paused in front of Tiffany's desk. 'PERhaps you would CARE to give us the reasoning of the Imperial Army in their inVASION of Manchuria?'" (Part 7)


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 10): "O'Niel pouted as all the campers cheered for "Uncle Anthony". Meanwhile, Daria and Link were on the other side of the bus saying their own good-bye."


• Rowe And Moreno: Taking The "C-Bus", by DIsaac (part 1): "After coming home and crashing out on the couch. They start talking about their future In Radio. STACY: So tired. Don't. Want. To. Move. DANI: I seconded it."

Tickled Pink

Daria is deeply regretting that no one explained to her that National Pink Day is not mandatory. I'm sure she'll change into something far less cheerful as soon as possible.

Today is also Public Service Day, so get out there and display some Awareness of Others! Read to old people, collect clothes for the needy, or just yell at the TV about book burnings. Totally your call!

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Downward-Facing Divas

Anyone want to join the Fashion Club in some exercise for International Day of Yoga? Yeah, I didn't think so. Any peaceful meditation would be halted immediately by a snide remark (Sandi), mindless prattle (Quinn), a panic attack (Stacy) or...well, actually Tiffany might be the only one to just stay quiet, if only because she can't think of anything to say.

If yoga isn't your thing, there's also Take a Road Trip Day. Pack up the Tank and head off to Alternapalooza...or some unhelpful corn, if the van is feeling unreliable. On the bright side, you might get a bee sting out of the deal. Who could turn that down?

Fanfic Update!

• Better Than Nothing (IC: Memed Spiral), by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "He'd wanted to be a poet, once. He'd wanted to use his voice and guitar like a hammer and chisel to break through the lies, to reach the cruel but beautiful truth at the heart of the world."


• Daria the Vampire Slayer: Hell Comes To Texas, by Charles RB (part 11): "'If you feel invisible at high school... maybe you ARE! Look-through loners, next, on SICK SAD WORLD!'"


• Daria vs. Terfs, by Peridaniel (part 2): "At lunch, the Fashion Club gathered around as they usually did reading their magazines and commenting on what was inside of them."


• Getting By, by EntrancedCat (parts 4 and 5): "Just as Daria reached for the handle of Chez Lane's front door, the door was yanked open by her father, Jake Morgendorffer. Her dad almost collided with Daria and Jane as he stepped on the front step while talking to someone still inside." (Part 5)


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (parts 8 and 9): "I wonder if I should wear shorts instead of a skirt. Daria pondered as she considered her scant wardrobe. Or maybe jeans like I did for Alternapalooza. It's getting too hot for the jacket. What kind of shirt should I wear? Ugh, I'm starting to sound like Quinn!" (Part 9)


• Quinn's last steps, by Rémi (parts 2 and 3): "The house of the Barksdale family is a cosy home in a well-off neighborhood. Several fencing trophies, and a sword on the wall, can be seen in the living room. Daria and Quinn are coming in, Daria pushing Quinn's wheelchair." (Part 3)


• Scenes, by JPAGC (part 2.5): "The call was made just as her third period, economics, was starting. 'Will Daria Morgendorffer come to the nurse's office.'"

Shaken, Not Kissed

Jake's got a pitcher all ready for National Martini Day! What? Oh, no, that's not for sharing. That's all Jake's, so you'd better go make your own.

Today is also National Kissing Day, but I think Daria should sit this one out. Kissing doesn't seem to end well for her, whether it's almost ruining a friendship or throwing her mother into hysterics.

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I Think He Misunderstood What "Vegging Out" Means

Kevin's got plenty of vegetables (and some bonus fruit) for Eat Your Vegetables Day, but I think he's planning to throw them at the movie screen rather than eat them himself. Still, you never know what those crazy kids will do next! Why, they might start brushing their teeth twice a day and getting eight hours of sleep each night!

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 15): "It was dusk by the time the taxi dropped them off at the station. Everyone at the radio station tiptoed around Trent like he could have snapped at any moment."


• Danny Morgendorffer, by ST91 (parts 4a and 4b): "Once school day was over Daniel and Quinn returned home. Since their parents would not be back for a couple of hours, Daniel took the opportunity to talk to his sister." (Part 4b)


• Daria's Great Adventure, by dmsfanman (part 26): "Shamus and Ian set up the folding table in the habitat and covered it with a sheet as a tablecloth. Tom and Daria were doing the cooking and Julie was setting up the chairs."


• The Guilded Age, by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "Someone had tied a big slate to the sinuous beige stem of the academy's emperor parasol." (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4) (Part 5) (Part 6)
• Quinn's last steps, by Rémi (part 1): "Helen is driving her daughters to school. Daria is riding shotgun, Quinn is in the back seat. Helen : Girls, I realize it's not easy moving to a whole new town. Daria : Did we move ?"


• Skin Deep, by Kristen Bealer (COMPLETE!): "Later, at Jane's house, Daria let everything out. Her fears that her superpowers might attract the wrong kind of attention and lead to her being locked up in a government laboratory, her frustration at becoming ever weirder by the day, and her suspicion that the aliens would one day return and take her away. ('Not that I'd complain, exactly, but I wouldn't mind a few minutes' notice so I can pack a few books for the ride.')"


• Unnamed story (Iron Chef: Advanced Technology), by Szcz (part 1): "Helen Morgendorffer´s office was in fact a plastic cube, transparent but isolated form the outer sound in the middle of her super-organic urban farm. Some palms were a pleasant decorative background."


• Unnamed story (Walter's assorted stuff), by Walter Kovacs (part 1): "'"Lastly, to illustrate my point I offer these', stated the highest-ranking scientist and head of the board of Climate projections as he pressed a button that led to two holographic projections appearing on the table where the people watching the presentation were sitting."


• you are the bearer of unconditional things, by nerdyscully (COMPLETE!): "Daria's back hurt, even though it had been three days since she moved out of her dorm. Still, she hadn't realized how much she had brought to Raft and how many boxes she had to haul to her car."

Lightning and Wind Go Well Together!

Mr. DeMartino has switched from History to Science to re-create Benjamin Franklin's famous kite experiment on this day in 1752. Given the man's already-shaky health, this seems like a terrible idea, but it's still probably better than putting up with Kevin.

Today is also Global Wind Day, but I think the globe will take a pass on spending any time with Wind Lane if it can help it. Fortunately, the holiday refers to wind energy rather than the over-sensitive, thin-skinned brother of Jane and Trent.

Finally, it was on this day that something important happened in Angelinhel's story "61501." I'm not going to spoil it; you'll have to read it for yourself to find out.

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Maybe Frozen Lasagna Isn't Such a Bad Thing....

You know, I usually give Jake a bunch of crap for National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day, but this time I think I'll pick on Helen. I mean, at least Jake tries, so I figure he should get some credit. Helen, on the other hand, only tries to cook if she feels guilted into it--making bread for Willow and Coyote, taking lessons from Grandma Ruth, and so forth. And can I just point out that she couldn't tell the difference between chicken and fish?

So, take a well-earned day off, Jake. Just don't let Helen in the kitchen, either, okay?

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 13): "From the bottom of Dave's archive box, Daria found an unmarked yellow floppy disk and slipped it into her bag, unable to take anything else. When they got back to Lawndale it was so late that Jake drove her directly to the station."


• Danny Morgendorffer, by ST91 (part 3): "Once the conversation with Mr. DeMartino was over, Daniel walked quickly towards the class where the next lesson would be held. He noted with curiosity that the hallways were almost deserted and that calm reigned supreme."


• Edicius, by elainefr (part 14): "Daria stood looking in the full-length mirror. It wasn't something that she normally did, but she had been making some small changes in her life."


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 7): "'You really don't have to walk me home, Trent.' said Daria as the two of them walked down the road at twilight. 'It's almost dark and it's summer.' Trent pointed out. 'This is when the crazies come out.'"


• Skin Deep, by Kristen Bealer (parts 8 and 9): "Daria managed to get the details from Quinn at dinner that night. Z-93, a local radio station, had sent Bing and the Spatula Man to Lawndale High. Daria had not yet determined whether they were there in exchange for a kickback to Ms. Li or as punishment to the students for some as-yet-unrevealed crime." (Part 9)

Aloha Eep!

Stacy's hula-ing her little heart out for Kamehameha Day, a Hawaiian holiday that commemorates Kamehameha the Great. I don't know if that skirt and headpiece is a fashion don't or not, but she seems pretty serene so I'm not going to mess with it.

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Prize Fighters," which aired on this day in 2001. Does anyone else really want to read the full version of Daria's scholarship essay, the "lighthearted spoof" that calls for the elimination of all money?

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Whoa, There!

On this day in 1973, Secretariat became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years after winning the Belmont Stakes. I see Helen and Jake are trying to recreate the moment...or at least I hope that's what they're doing.

Also on this day, the episode "Pinch Sitter" aired in 1997. Can you say "indemnification"? I knew you could.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 10): "Daria was wearing black trousers, smart green tailored shirt, and a dark jacket. The idea of wearing a skirt had briefly flitted across her mind before she had nixed the idea."


• Beach Daze, by WildDogJJ (part 3): "Daria and Jane are seated at an outdoor cafe table having pizza and talking. Daria: 'Thanks for springing for lunch, Jane.' Jane: 'Any time, Amiga. So, you enjoying the beach so far?'"


• Danny Morgendorffer, by ST91 (prologue - part 2): "Jacob 'Jake' Morgendorffer had a difficult life. It was his father, Arthur Morgendorffer, a veteran of both the Second World War and the Korean War to make it so." (Part 1) (Part 2)


• Daria: In Another World?, by starwater09 (part 3): "'I don't think I'm ever going to get this.' Kevin says out loud with a sigh. 'It's like it's in an alien language or something!'"


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Highland Years, by Meester_Lee (part 69): "Jake finished his third therapy session with Doctor Shreve when Dr. Shreve told him about his summer plans. 'Jake, I want you to know that I'll be taking a two-week vacation in August,' he said. 'Maybe you ought to consider taking your family somewhere.'"


• Daria vs. Terfs, by Peridaniel (part 1): "It was a normal day at Lawndale High. Jane and Daria walked into the school together as they usually did."


• The Date, by elainefr (part 12): "'Here, let me.' Tom took the gold chain that held the delicate heart and placed it around Daria's neck. 'It's lovely Tom.' Daria touched the heart on the chain."


• November 1986: It all Just Keeps Falling Apart, by macrossfan89 (part 1): "'Use your Fucking turn signal you stupid bastard!' Jake Morgendorffer screamed out the window of his '79 Caprice station wagon."


• Revelations (Iron Chef: Psycho Thaw), by atiyatortilla (part 2): "Light tore her from an ocean of darkness and catapulted her back to the land of the living."


• Skin Deep, by Kristen Bealer (parts 6 and 7): "A few mornings later, Daria went downstairs looking for breakfast and heard odd noises as she came into the kitchen. She wasn't sure which was stranger: that Quinn was singing, or that her song seemed to be about science." (Part 7)


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (parts 13 and 14): "Lawndale High. Daria is talking with Ms. Li in her office. Ms. Li : Ms. Morgendorffer, raising funds for the coffeehouse is a crucial role for the good work of our project. That's why I hope your daughter will set an example for our other students." (Part 14)

Law School Drop-Out

Helen is getting in touch with her inner Pink Lady for the anniversary of Grease's debut on Broadway on this day in 1972. I hope for her sake that Daria and Quinn don't catch her with that cigarette.

Today is also National Doughnut Day, so all of you twisted little crullers out there should head to Do Me a Donut for a tasty treat!

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And You Thought BRITTANY Was the Airhead!

Brittany and Kevin are taking flight for Hot Air Balloon Day, and I'm sure there are at least a few people who hope that they'll stay up there. Jake might take the opportunity to conquer his fear of heights, especially if those clouds that look like his old man are still hanging around.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 9): "'How are you?' My career is in freefall, my family is nuts, I almost had a coronary last night, and I'm starting to realise that maybe Jane knows more about me than I'm entirely comfortable with... 'Good.'"


• Beach Daze, by WildDogJJ (part 2): "The Fashion Club are at the beach showing off their new bikinis. Sandi is wearing a red bikini while Tiffany is in an aqua green bikini and Quinn is in a blue bikini. They are standing outside of the bathhouse, which Stacy refuses to come out of."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Highland Years, by Meester_Lee (part 68): "'So what did you say then?' said Audelia Custis. 'I told her the truth, that I did work for the MACUSA and that I was a social worker,' said Ellen."


• Daria the Vampire Slayer: Hell Comes To Texas, by Charles RB (part 10): "When the sun went down, Daria reluctantly sought out Rick - who was in the local music shop, trying to pick up the 19-year-old on the till by claiming he'd had Rip Rig + Panic perform at a party he threw."


• Erin Chambers, by OzFerret (part 25): "Who does he think he is? Picking up Miss Easy Teen while I was right there? What was wrong with me? I was in my new blue bikini, which I bought just for him."


• Pack Mentality, by Princess_Pasta (part 2): "Like Gregor Samsa, Daria found herself undergoing a transformation. Thankfully, for her sake, she didn't find a monstrous insect staring back at her in the mirror but her reflection was strangely clear and crisp."


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 6): "Helen mixed up a rum and Coke for herself at the dinner table, sipped it and sighed. Had she really been a bad mother? If so, could she undo what she had done? It was nearly eighteen years straight of maternal fuck ups. How could she repent?"


• A.R.C Chapter 10 Imprisoned, by ST91 (COMPLETE!): "Thinking about it, Daria realized that insulting her sister and her mother hadn't been a good idea. Her outburst had given Helen an excuse for ground her."


• Skin Deep, by Kristen Bealer (parts 4 and 5): "'Well, obviously the aliens will take you back to their home planet and make you their queen,' Jane suggested when Daria told her about it a few days later." (Part 5)


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (part 12): "Morgendorffer house. Daria and Quinn are at the kitchen table. Daria : No, Quinn, you aren't allowed to date the instructor."


• Unnamed story (Iron Chef: Send in the Clones), by LongSnakeMoan (COMPLETE!): "'You get up when I tell you to get up or when I leave. You understand?' 'Nathan, please. I'm sorry, I really am, but I need to get up now.'"


• Unnamed story (LLH Short Entries #2), by Brother Grimace (parts 186 and 187): "It was a pleasant Friday morning - the last day in May, as well - so Jaime decided to hold 'Homeroom' outside in the 'pocket park' located between Legion Tower and the main parking lot." (Part 187)


• Unnamed story (Scenes No Daria fanfic should have: The Saga Goes On), by YouthofOz (COMPLETE!): "Skyler examined the vial for a moment, then looked to Upchuck. 'A love potion?' he asked, unimpressed."

Bicycle Bicycle!

Daria's getting some healthy fresh air and exercise for World Bicycle Day, and all I want to know is what happened to the Daria we all know and love. Seriously, if I didn't know that image was from a dream sequence I'd actually be a little frightened right now.

Today Today is is also also Repeat Repeat Day Day, so so enjoy enjoy a a little little echolalia echolalia from from me me to to you you.

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And If You Spill It, Don't Cry!

It's World Milk Day, so Jake is chugging for everything he's worth. One might argue that that isn't much, but I'm not going to. Why stress the poor guy out right after he's finished some nice, calming milk?

On this day in 1997, Daria was featured in the Washington Post. If you've never read it, check it out for some interesting trivia and early speculation on Daria's future from Glenn Eichler.

Fanfic Update!

• Beach Daze, by WildDogJJ (part 1): "Daria and Jane are at their usual table celebrating the end of the school year. Jane: 'Ah, summer! Just think, no more pencils, no more books, no more DeMartino's psychotic looks!'"


• Changing Janes (Iron Chef: Send in the Clones), by YouthofOz (COMPLETE!): "Jane sighed and put down the paintbrush. She went to the front door and answered it. 'Oh, it's you,' she said, not bothering to feign enthusiasm."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Highland Years, by Meester_Lee (part 67): "Ellen Bowden had now settled into her new job and had largely settled into her new digs: a 'mother-in-law' house behind an older witch's house southwest of Abilene. Her probationary period had ended and she began to feel that she was at last a professional doing social work for MACUSA."


• Daria's Great Adventure, by dmsfanman (part 25): "A door came down over the entrance to the room. It was immediately accompanied by a 'whooshing' sound that everyone could hear."


• The Date, by elainefr (part 11): "'Sorry about my dad, but-' Daria shrugged helplessly, 'he's my dad. It's the protective vibe thing.'"


• Fates Entwined, by Deep Metal (part 30): "'Stay out of this, Daria,' Zarathustra ordered. The old man gripped his staff as Angra Mainyu hurled multiple fireballs at him, deflecting them all one after another."


• On The Outside Looking In (Iron Chef: Send in the Clones), by YouthofOz (COMPLETE!): "Sandi Griffin refused to look self-conscious in the stupid and unflattering surgical gown as she followed the white-coated medical guy towards the waiting room."


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 5): "It was another day at the Okay to Cry Corral. It was lanyard making day. The kids really wanted to go swimming but O'Neil was afraid of algae blooms. That suited Daria fine."


• Skin Deep, by Kristen Bealer (parts 2 and 3): "Daria was only vaguely aware of what direction she was running in. Everything was dim and fuzzy, disconnected from her thoughts as she fled in terror." (Part 3)


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (part 11): "Morgendorffer household, living room. Quinn is excitedly telling her afternoon to Daria. Quinn : After that, Jane didn't want me to leave anymore. Then we had this long, meaningful talk about art and feelings and stuff... It was great : I never had a talk like this with the Fashion Club. I mean... Of course, we're always discussing things in the Fashion Club : clothes and make-up and that kind of things, but it isn't the same..."


• Todd's Life Lottery (Odds and Ends), by LSM (part 1): "You have a few advantages before you are born. You are born the United States in 1976. Your parents are white, Italian Americans to be precise, in a time when that wouldn't get you killed for anarchism or being suspected Mafia members."


• Unnamed story (Iron Chef: Send in the Clones), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "Quinn-1 and Quinn-2 were standing along the stairs at Brittany's party. It had been a great night for her-1,2. She-1,2 looked great, wearing pink-1 yellow-2 and dressed as stylishly as always."


• Unnamed story (LLH Short Entries #2), by Roentgen (part 185): "Greg and Hector drove down the streets of San Antonio, looking for South St. Mary's street. They continued their long conversation."

Of the Goths, By the Goths, For the Goths!

Andrea's expression is even stonier than usual as she emulates the Lincoln Memorial, which was dedicated on this day in 1922. If nothing else, she looks much more dignified than the Lincoln from Holiday Island High.

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Double-Oh Mack Daddy

Upchuck is going to be pissed that Mack got the James Bond alter ego over him, especially because he's known to be a big fan of the character. In fact, he might even know that today is the anniversary of Bond creator Ian Fleming's birth in 1908!

If you're not into spy novels, then you could celebrate National Hamburger Day instead. The traditional way would be to eat one, but you might follow Daria's example by sticking it in your boots because you love the squishy, squishy feeling around your toes.

Finally, today is the anniversary of the episode Life in the Past Lane in 2001. We got to meet Nathan for the first (and, fortunately, last) time and also see Daria acting especially unpleasant, even for her. Good thing for her that Nathan turned out to be a jerk after all, I guess.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 8): "Trent was on-air, but Daria hoped desperately that if she called his cell enough times he would get the idea that something was wrong and answer already."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Highland Years, by Meester_Lee (part 66): "Helen's cell phone rang while she was discussing a case with Mr. Scales, the leading counsel on an important case that looked like it was headed for trial. Now wasn't a good time to respond."


• Earl's Life Lottery (Odds and Ends), by LSM (part 1): "Life is stacked against you before you're even born. On the plus side, you are born the United States in 1981. However, the economic boom in Texas passes your parents, a white father and an African American mother, by."


• Erin Chambers, by OzFerret (part 24): "Erin waited for a taxi and tried to make sense of Michelle's behaviour. Michelle has not placed a lot of importance on Girl's Night Out before. I have missed a few, but no one had said they were compulsory. Is it her birthday? I didn't think so."


• Kevin's Obsession (Life After Thirty), by WildDogJJ (COMPLETE!): "Kevin, Jim, Chuck and Mack are seated on the front porch enjoying the early summer day while drinking beer. Kevin is also smoking a cigarette. He looks at Jim's house next door. Taking a drag on his smoke he marvels at how wonderful Jim's lawn looks." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Lab Idiots, by A Lad Called Brodster (COMPLETE!): "We start a a fancy university. The door opens, and two people are thrown out. UNI-GUY: AND STAY OUT!"


• Lane Splitting, by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "Jane felt like she was floating off the ground when Friday arrived. She met Quinn at the Morgendorffer home, getting to say hi to Helen before she left for work." (Part 6) (Part 7)


• Skin Deep, by Kristen Bealer (part 1): "Daria scratched at her belly button, willing the newly-added navel ring to stop itching. She briefly considered just taking it out, but then shook her head and left it alone."


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (part 10): "Morgendorffer house. Daria and Quinn are having breakfast together. Daria is eying Quinn suspiciously. Daria (doubtful) : So, Jane invited you to come to her place today to see her paintings ?"


• Touched by Mars, by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "The shadows of Nowruz flames danced on the curved metal wall. Or they appeared to, at least. They were the memories of holy fires, copied from the fire-capped temples of Ecbatana and replicated with holograms."


• Winter Blues (Atiya's Trash Thread), by atiyatortilla (part 1): "Daria peered into the depressing emptiness that was the Lane family fridge as her stomach grumbled in anger. Nothing edible would magically appear within the depths but she continued to stand there, allowing the cool chill to provide her some brief relief."

See Jane Dance

Jane's trying out a new artistic pursuit in honor of dancer Isadora Duncan, who was born on this day in 1877. As far as I remember, we don't really hear anything about what Jane thinks about art beyond visual arts, so it's up for debate whether Jane would actually be interested in Duncan's work.

Today is also the anniversary of John Wayne's birth in 1907, and I know that Jake at least will be interested. In fact, this might be the year he finally finishes that John Wayne collectable coin collection. Aside from the ones that slipped down the garbage disposal without any provocation.

Fandom News!

• TheBrodsterBoy posted a new Iron Chef: The Cynical Plague.

A Royal Pain

Jake's wishing a very un-amused happy birthday to Queen Victoria, born two hundred years ago today. Either that or he's trying out a new cosplay hobby, which in fairness is far safer than his interest in cooking.

Today is also National Escargot Day, so feel free to stop by Chez Pierre for their specialty. Or you could just join Daria and Jane for a pizza.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria the Vampire Slayer: Hell Comes To Texas, by Charles RB (part 9): "Tomorrow, Daria had Earl call again before school and again, Todd was not in. After school, they tried again and this time Earl found the gang sounded really worried that he hadn't come back."


• Lane Splitting, by welltemperedclavier (parts 1 - 4): "When the sight of her mother's car pulled up in the driveway inspired something other than annoyance, Jane knew it was a sign that she'd spent too much time kicking around in Lawndale." (Part 2) (Part 3 (Part 4)


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 4): "Dear Jane, I am the part of that power which eternally wills evil and eternally works good. I trust you'll understand the reference to another German tragedy without me having to name the play."

It's Complimentary, My Dear Mack Daddy!

Happy birthday to Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle, born on this day in 1859! I don't think MTV could have thought up a less likely alter ego if they'd tried, and that's including the one where Tiffany is a Pokemon.

Today is also the anniversary of Laurence Olivier's birth in 1907, and to celebrate Jamie will perform a dramatic Shakespeare reading. Woe.

Fandom News!

• What are you listening to? Talk about music in the latest thread.


• See TheBrodsterBoy's Daria themed Plague Inc scenario.

Bee Careful Around the Goth!

Andrea's taking World Bee Day just a bit too far, but I'm afraid to say anything because she might sting me. Daria will celebrate by staying far away from Jane and her rolled up newspapers, thank you very much.

Today is also Pick Strawberries Day, but I recommend you not try to take Lawndale's strawberry roadside attraction. Not only is it probably too big to pick, but the residents of Lawndale would probably get mad if you take their only claim to fame.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 7): "She was in hell. It was like some demonic version of This Is Your Life."


• Getting By, by EntrancedCat (part 3): "Kevin pulled off his leather helmet and put it on the bench by his locker. He enjoyed the cooling breeze through the high open window on his sweat-soaked short black hair."


• Silent Shuffle, by TheBrodsterBoy (COMPLETE!): "I remember when it all started. When I thought It was just me."

Don't Forget to Check Out the Sliced Man While You're There

If you need something entertaining to do today, I recommend visiting the Museum of Medical Oddities in honor of International Museum Day. I mean, who could pass up an opportunity to see a real skull crusher?

But perhaps that sounds too fun. Perhaps you'd prefer to observe Visit Your Relatives Day instead! Uncle Max can call you a lousy, rotten bum and Grandma can ask what the hell is wrong with you. Good times!

Fandom News!

• Discuss the upcoming series on Adult Swim, Primal.


• Charles RB posted a new Iron Chef: Reader Beware, You're In For A Scare.


• Try out dress-up with Jake and Helen, an old classic.


• Talk about the new movie Pokemon: Detective Pikachu.


• Have you seen HBO's Chernobyl? Share your thoughts in the thread.

Talk About Your Hidden Talents!

I don't know what to say about Mr. DeMartino's new look. I mean, he's actually smiling. Weird. But maybe that's to be expected when he's pretending to be Liberace on the 100th anniversary of the musician's birth. As for the clothes, well, no one said that he was going to use that raise wisely.

Meanwhile, on this day twenty years ago, an article praising Daria appeared in the The New York Times. For an outcast, Daria sure turned out to be popular.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 6): "The next morning Jake dropped her off in front of the massive, industrial-looking brick building. Daria stared at the nameplates beside the door, before pressing the button for Lane."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Highland Years, by Meester_Lee (part 65): "Daria squirmed in her chair in the school auditorium as Principal Trimble droned on. A recent pair of suicides at Highland's middle school had caused the school board to mandate mandatory classes for dealing with bullies and bullying: both teachers and students were required to attend."


• Getting By, by EntrancedCat (part 2): "'Sandi! Stacy!' Quinn Morgendorffer skipped in joy as she saw her two best friends at the bottom of Lawndale Lane High's steps."


• I've Been Eating (For You), by ComfortCringeFics (COMPLETE!): "'I'm just saying, if we want to be ready for prom we should seriously start dropping some carbs. I say, we collectively pick some foods and completely cut them out.'"


• Monster Blood 4.5 (Iron Chef: Reader Beware, You're In For A Scare), by Charles RB (COMPLETE!): "A normal teenager might find it bizarre, disturbing even, when they found a can of blue goo and it turned into a strange blobby creature. Kevin, however, found it 'cool' and named the blob Lombardo, after Vince Lombardi."


• Paint Misbehavin' (Outlander Vignettes), by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "Moonmoth Legion Fort didn't belong. It proclaimed this fact in the artificiality of its construction."


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 3): "Another school year was over and the students were helping Mr. DeMartino pack up the classroom for the summer."


• Quinn, the talking Dog, by OzFerret (COMPLETE!): "Daria marched along the deserted hallways; any hesitation rewarded with a gun barrel in the ribs. 'You know Ms Li, if this had been mentioned in the orientation, I would have pushed harder for home schooling.'"


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (parts 8 and 9): "Morgendorffer house, evening. Quinn's room. A pajama-clad Quinn is hugging her knees on her bed, looking sad." (Part 9)


• Unnamed story (LLH Short Entries #2), by Brother Grimace (part 184): "'Rossalyn! A friend of yours from school is here to see you!'"


• Woe, by atiyatortilla (part 3): "Rain pooled in large puddles along the road, like tiny swamps separating the gravel from the brush. Kevin stood against the red wood exterior of an abandoned farm house as rain water seeped into the fleece lining of his jacket."

Just Don't Mention Snakes!

Looks like Trent finally found a hobby worth staying awake for, just in time for Indiana Jones creator George Lucas's 75th birthday! I don't think anyone expected it to be fighting Nazis for mystical relics. Then again, the name "Mystik Spiral" should have been a clue.

I know that fandom has produced quite a few fanfic crossovers with Star Wars, Lucas's even more well-known work, but has anyone crossed Daria with Indiana Jones? If not, please do!

Fandom News!

• At what point would you have quit being Daria's friend? Discuss it in the thread.


• Talk about the JAG reunion of sorts on NCIS: Los Angeles.


• Shiva posted a new Iron Chef: Daria and the SCP Foundation.


• Vote in the Deadliest Warrior poll between Arya Stark and Xena.


• Join Roll for Initiative, a new thread about gaming.

Childreeeen Are Noooooot Shiiiiiny

I think Tiffany has had better Mother's Days, but the good news is that all of those babies do not make her look fat! If you are a mother, have a mother, or know a mother, have a good one today!

Today is also a (sort of) special day for Daria, because the calendar at the Morgendorffer house always seems to be turned to May 12th. I do not know why that day was so significant, but I'm guessing it was some animator's birthday or something.

Fanfic Update!

• Blind Date (Anyone ever done a DariaxStewart pairing?), by Meester_Lee (part 1): "Tonight's dance was a fund-raiser, open to anyone, at least if they were able to show a valid University of Maryland student ID. The dance was held to benefit charity—in this case to aid Afghan refugees."


• The Date, by elainefr (part 10): "'When did Trent start working at a supermarket?' Daria asked Jane as they walked to class. 'Oh, yeah I remember him mentioning something about that.' Jane spoke thoughtfully."


• The Naked Truth (Life After Thirty), by WildDogJJ (COMPLETE!): "Kevin, Jim, Mack and Chuck are on the porch having some beer and enjoying a warm spring day. Kevin is also smoking a cigarette. Mack: So, what are you guys up to this weekend?" (Part 2) (Part 3)


• The Not So Merry Month of May... (Scenes No Daria fanfic should have: The Saga Goes On), by Shiva (COMPLETE!): "'We're about to find out what Red Bull and Vodka will do for a common cold.' Daria said as she made one of the four arms raise up a glass of said concoction that she had prepared for herself."


• Quinn Got In The Car, by Lady Evil (part 2): "Daria knew she couldn't avoid Jane all day. She'd have to know the terrible truth. She plodded through the halls of Lawndale High, worrying about what she would say."


• Revelations (Iron Chef: Psycho Thaw), by atiyatortilla (part 1): "'What are you doing here?' Daria found herself staring through the front window like some sort of stalker while Jane looked out at her, blue eyes narrowed in contempt."


• Sleeping Brittany (IC: Blank Brittany), by Serrallonga (part 5): "Melody Powers glanced at the third floor of the block of flats in front of which her car was parked and turned off the engine. She adjusted her green coat before looking over her gun. It was nearly midnight."


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (parts 5 - 7): "Casa Lane. Jane's room. Jane is looking critically at her last painting, an eyebrow raised. She doesn't seem completely pleased with herself. She sighs and gets out of the room. Then she comes back a little while later, dragging a sleepy Trent behind her." (Part 6) (Part 7)


• Unnamed story (Iron Chef: Very Effective Economy), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "Jake finished cooking breakfast at the Morgendorffer family table. He could be like 99.9 percent of the people in Lawndale, letting the robots do everything for them, but Gah-dammit, he liked cooking."


• Woe, by Princess_Pasta (part 2): "Kevin was always thinking. If one were to ask his parents, his teachers, even his friends - all of them would've said the problem was that Kevin didn't think. Ever."

Here Comes the Workaholic Express!

Helen's chugging along to celebrate the anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike on this day in 1869. I know we've got a couple of train enthusiasts in fandom, so this one is for you!

Today is also Clean up Your Room Day, so you'd better straighten up the cheese wedge and dust the sawed-off handrails and--what? You don't have any of that in your room? Huh. Weird.

Fandom News!

• Listen to the Retro Fanfic Retrospective Podcast on the Driven Wild Universe Episodes 1 and 2.


• Two new Iron Chefs have been posted: Szcz's Very Effective Economy and A Lad Called Brodster's Psycho Thaw.


• Discuss pollution and (over) using resources in a new thread.


• What do you think about the increase in gun thefts from cars?


• Have you seen the TV show Dan Vs.?

Hellooooo, Nurse!

If anyone has a mysterious rash they need checked out, please head straight to Nurse Chase's office so she can go "Ewwww!" at it. While you're there, please remember to wish her a happy School Nurses Day! Also, ask her if she might consider leaving her office occasionally since she's never actually seen in any episode.

Fanfic Update!

• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 3): "Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me. Daria was tapping away at her laptop when Jane came through to the kitchen."


• Circle of Stryfe (Life After Thirty), by WildDogJJ (COMPLETE!): "A fully showered and dressed Jim emerges from the bathroom. He hears the instrumental track 'Eruption' by Van Halen coming from his I-phone. Jim immediately picks up the phone and looks at the number."


• Daria's Great Adventure, by dmsfanman (part 24): "Daria sat in the rover at her workstation. She was counting the number of people who knew about the inscriptions."


• Daria the Vampire Slayer: Hell Comes To Texas, by Charles RB (part 8): "Earl had been having a good evening of bumming around town looking tough and trying not to think there had to be more to life than this when Daria came up to him, oddly fast, looking panicked. Did she know Todd was after her?"


• Getting By, by EntrancedCat (part 1): "Daria tilted her head from side to side as she listened to the music carrying from the basement up to Jane's second floor bedroom. The music faded with a saxophone solo of a few bouncy notes."


• The Only Sensible Way To Read It (Iron Chef: Fictional Reaction), by Charles RB (COMPLETE!): "When the world warped around him, he'd curled up into a ball and screamed and screamed until his new senses properly got to grips with this extra dimension. When he learned how everything he'd ever known was a lie, he'd screamed more."


• Shameless Self Insert Into Daria, by James the Lesser (part 4): "Adrian, Daria, and Jane sit in class as Mr. O'Neil discusses a recent break in. 'I thought we'd take a break from the tragedy that is Romeo and Juliet and instead focus on a real life tragedy. The break in at Cafe Lawndale.'"


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (part 4): "Front of the Morgendorffer household. The members of the Fashion Club, minus Quinn, are approaching the door. Sandi rings. A little while later, Daria opens the door. She takes a look at them, as if to gauge them, and doesn't seem very impressed by what she's seing."


• Unnamed story (LLH Short Entries #2), by Brother Grimace (part 183): "'Hey, Daria?' Brittany squealed as she lifted one of the overstuffed pillows on the couch away from Daria's face. 'Are you okay?'"


• You Want It Darker, by LSM (part 11): "I hate that fucking clock. That was Jane's main thought every time her weekly roleplay of Prometheus took place."

"Oh, the lack of humanity."

Looks like Daria is observing a moment of solemnity for the anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster on this day in 1937. Quinn had her own "Oh, the humanity" moment at the end of "Pierce Me," when Helen and Jake refused to believe her story about Daria's pierced belly button. Well-earned parental distrust vs. a massive hydrogen fire. Yeah, that seems pretty much even.

This is also National Beverage Day, so get out there and enjoy a nonspecific drink of your choice! Ms. Li's already got dibs on all the Ultra Cola, though.

Fandom News!

• Has anyone ever done a DariaxStewart pairing? Post links or suggestions in the thread.


• Do you think Daria and Jane would have stayed frickin' friends to the end? Why or why not?


• Discuss whether or not Daria was the favorite.


• Talk about tropes that haven't aged well.


• Post in the new Book Thread on Lawndale-high.


• TheBrodsterBoy and Roentgen posted new Iron Chefs: Exchange Program and Graham, Lara and Cassidy.


• Read and discuss an article about the history of Splendora.

Fahrenheit For...get it

I've gotta admit, firefighter is nowhere near the top of my list of potential jobs for Trent, even on International Firefighters' Day. As in, somewhere below Olympic athlete. I mean, if he didn't sleep through the fire alarm then he'd at least get distracted on the way to the fire because he came up with some new song lyrics.

Today is also Free Comic Book Day, so head over to your local comic book store and pick up the latest issue of Ratboy! I'm not sure why, but I could easily see Jake as a secret comic book fan. Stacy, too, come to think of it.

Fanfic Update!

• American Idiot, by Lady Evil (part 1): "'Alright, Albert.' said Ms Manson. 'Just tell me...' 'Let me stop you right there lady.' said the new student in Ms Manson's office."


• Am I A Grownup Yet?, by jones2000 (part 2): "There were more people on the Lane lawn than Daria had ever seen before. Most seemed to be bearded, flannel-wearing hipsters, even the women."


• The Artist Formerly Known As Jane (Iron Chef: Fictional Reaction), by atiyatortilla (COMPLETE!): "Jane Lane woke with a start in a bed that wasn't her own, in a room she'd never seen before."


• Circle of Stryfe (Life After Thirty), by WildDogJJ (part 2): "Quinn, Jim and the boys are in the kitchen having a very tense dinner. Tommy is talking about his day. '...but then Kevin Jr. decided to have a belching contest so I decided it was better to let Timmy solve his own problems.'"


• Cortex Schmortex (Daria and the Gang Thread II), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "Daria made sure to arrive early at school. She set up her table and folding chair and put up her poster board. Jane put her bookbag down and worked on some late algebra homework while Daria stood sentry."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Highland Years, by Meester_Lee (part 64): "That evening Jake lay in bed with his eyes still wide open. 'Can't sleep, Jakey?' said Helen."


• Daria the Vampire Slayer: Hell Comes To Texas, by Charles RB (part 7): "After the fight, such as it was, Daria was hyped with adrenaline and looking to learn how to more effectively hit people. Then Rick asked her to wax his car."


• Ingratitude (Iron Chef: Fictional Reaction), by Youth of Oz (COMPLETE!): "The soup kitchen matched his mood. It was grim, grey, full of people but empty of life. He knew he wasn't being fair; the poor souls who ended up here had endured far worse than he ever had."


• On Another Planet (Iron Chef: Fictional Reaction), by atiyatortilla (part 1): "A bitter wind tore at Tom's face and his ratty sweater as he stood a top the Golden Gate Bridge, staring down at the darkened water below."


• On the Origins of the Fashion Guild (Outlander Vignettes), by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "Quinn started planning for battle from the very moment she awoke. That's what Imperials did, right? It's not like you could just snap your fingers and get a continent-spanning empire."


• A.R.C Chapter 10 Imprisoned, by ST91 (part 9): "Well, apparently there is a first time for everything. Daria thought when she saw her sister walk in the kitchen."


• Quinn Got in the Car, by Lady Evil (part 1): "'Why don't you get in the car?' Tom invited. 'Why don't you drive that scrapheap to the junkyard where it belongs?' Daria retorted."


• Quinn, the talking Dog, by OzFerret (part 4): "The day had passed surprising normally. Daria grudgingly paid ten dollars to Jane as the school emptied its living contents into awaiting cars and busses."


• Scenes, by JPAGC (part 3): "Daria left the room quietly. The smell of disinfectant was stronger on the corridor of the hospital than in the room. She made a face, wondering why an antiseptic without odor could not be invented."


• Teaching is a work of heart, by Rémi (parts 1 - 3): "Daria is driving an old, battered SUV in the streets of Lawndale. She's wearing a long checked skirt, a sober green jacket, town footwear and reasonnably big glasses. Although she just appears to be in her late tweenties, some wrinkles of worry are already showing on her face." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Today is a Good Day to Die, My Darling, by Lady Evil (part 1): "It was difficult for Dara, Daughter of JeQ of the House of Mor'Dorf to walk through the Academy with her usual confident step and her head high."


• Unnamed story (Iron Chef: The Daria Gene), by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "Not much happened in Lawndale anymore."


• Wait For It, by Lady Evil (part 1): "Jane answered the door, expecting it to be Daria, ready to go hair dye shopping like they planned. She was surprised to see Jesse Moreno with a few spiral bound books. 'Hey.' he said. 'Trent home?'"