Spare a Thought for That Poor Camel!

Daria is giving Jake a little help for Thread the Needle Day, and perhaps Mr. DeMartino can give him some pointers on sewing technique. Those two really need more bonding moments, considering how much they have in common.

Travis should be grateful that Daria is armed with nothing more dangerous than a needle, because it's also National Day of the Cowboy and she may take that as an excuse to get behind the wheel of a car. As long as he keeps his folksy stories to himself, he'll probably be fine.

Ms. Li will be pleased to know that it's also Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day, although she's more interested in gaining wealth than health. Remember to tithe your earnings!

Fandom News!

• Share the latest news about the Canadian wildfires.

He Wishes He Was an Oscar Mayer Wiener!

Kevin is suited up and ready to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, but I hope he isn't planning to get behind the wheel. After his misadventures on his motorcycle, I shudder to imagine what catastrophe would occur with a full-sized vehicle.

I suppose it would be safer for him to celebrate World Listening Day by singing the jingle instead, although I'm sure it would get old quickly. At least it would be a nice change from "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall!"

I don't think anyone in Lawndale will be observing Perfect Family Day, because every family on the show has more than a few imperfections. It makes life more interesting, and it keeps the laughs coming!

Fanfic Update!

• Balancing Emotions, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "'Greetings, Academician,' Jack Ransom says to the Vulcan on his ready-room monitor screen. 'I'm Captain Ransom of the USS Cerritos. We are en route and will be within transporter range in two hours.'"


• Convergence on Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 17): "Stacy saw the column in the middle of the console go up and down, but it was the sound of the engines and the shaking of the floor that nearly overwhelmed her. But there was something else she felt, as if someone was trying to reassure her."


• Dozo, Motto Panukeiku, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "About two months after they move from bustling Niihama to the former megalopolis of Tokyo, Jane gets a request for a house call."


• Dryer Vent Event, by riotsquirrrl (part 4): "'I told you it was a bad day to go running.' 'I know! I know! I'm not used to all of the ice here.'"


• Dys4ia, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Jane has a moment to get a bad feeling when two blocks of air under the bridge waver with something too geometrical to be heat."


• Equestria Hurls, by Erin M (part 3): "'What do you mean, it wasn’t Equestria?' asked Twilight Sparkle. She passed the magical journal to Rarity and started patting herself down, looking for something."


• Heavenly Wine and Roses, by riotsquirrrl (part 15): "Daria spends the rest of the weekend in her room, mostly staring at her ceiling."


• I Must Be On Another Planet, by DumbLittleProblems (part 7): "Daria sat with her boots up on the dashboard in the passenger seat. Her dwelling feelings of resentment from the distasteful conversation with her counselor did not go untold to Jane Lane on the way up to Lawndale."


• Just One Question, Really, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Daria feels weird walking into a pub in Alphabet City with a bag on her back holding all she'll need for the weekend, but that's just the background radiation of weird that is Daria's life, and she can handle that much by now."


• "Not Unfortunately the Universe is Wild", by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "They're off the boat in Niihama about thirty-six hours before Daria segfaults in the street."


• Spider Quinn 22 Attractions of Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 7 and 8): "'Jane?' O’Neill asked. 'What about you?' 'Being conventional.' 'And how is that going?'" (Part 8)


• Study A Broad, by Bolshevitch (part 4): "As a student, Brittany is surprisingly involved. She raises her hand in class, engages with the professors' questions, and usually even has a couple of her own (even if they’re not always related)."

Swim, You (Not) Cow, Swim!

Although Stacy gets partial credit for celebrating National Swimming Pool Day by being in the general area of a pool, it would probably make more sense to actually enter the pool. Perhaps she's afraid Quinn will start shouting "encouragement" at her the way she did when she was helping Sandi lost weight. Or she just doesn't want to ruin her makeup.

Seeing that it's National Culture and Senior Citizens Day, this would be a good opportunity to visit the Better Days Retirement Home and read to seniors. Just take care with your reading material, as they don't seem to care for "Howl."

At least by visiting them--with or without reading material--you can also observe Cheer up the Lonely Day at the same time. Be sure that the person you're trying to cheer up is actually lonely, though. I'm sure Daria is much happier alone than in the presence of others, so the best way to cheer her up is to keep a safe distance.

Fandom News!

• R.I.P., Bonnie Tyler and Randolph Mantooth.

We're All Mad Here

Stacy is prepared to play a round of croquet in honor of Alice in Wonderland Day, and if you're worried that she'll be intimidated by the Queen of Hearts then let me set your mind at ease. The Queen has nothing on Sandi Griffin, so Stacy should have no problem handling her.

Travis, on the other hand, had better be careful on National Country Music Day. You never know when an angry Daria Morgendorffer will get behind the wheel of a car and decide to prove that she isn't timid.

Finally, happy birthday to the United States of America on this 250th Independence Day! We may be having some rough times right now, but I think we look pretty good for two and a half centuries old.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria's Addition, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Daria Sloane spent her war pushing numbers in the desert. Her days were filled with the soprano chorus of her fellow computers, the private jokes born of long proximity, the incessant ringing of the Marchant calculators in all their ears, as they circulated figures that stood for shock waves and superheated turbulence."


• Jane's Multiplication, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Daria and Jane stand over the empty refrigerator box in the Morgendorffer family's side yard."


• Rescue from Mother-Daughter Bonding Day, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "'Hello-o-o?' 'Mrs. Morgendorffer?' The boy on the phone is certainly polite. 'This is Tom, Daria's friend.'"


• Roses and Reds, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Trent was a great putterer, around the house and in the garden. It often fell to Jane to finish projects, like getting the trestles up, but he tended the tomatoes and the orange trees, the roses and the rosemary."


• Sirius Black and the Gray Man (Daria Ravenclaw: Loose Snippets), by Meester_Lee (COMPLETE!): "Seances and speaking with the dead were not practices Sirius Black did very often. The dead were—dead—and most of the people he remembered from his childhood, from Hogwarts, and during his brief time as an Auror trainee he didn’t really care for."


• Spider Quinn 22 Attractions of Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 5 and 6): "Brittany was doing her homework, going over a problem she and Daria had talked about at the tutoring session, when she heard an email notification on her laptop." (Part 6)


• Study A Broad, by Bolshevitch (part 3): "She wakes up with a blinding sunbeam in her face. Vampiric instincts throw her scrambling out of bed before she notices yet another sticky note above her, but still no roommate."


• Three Points Determine a Plane, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "The T car squealed and screeched. Jane figured they did that even while standing still, just to keep in practice."


• What If the Town Blew Away, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "September 1945. Los Alamos, New Mexico. 'Is that an Army phrasebook for Japanese?'"

She Hasn't Lost Her Bouncity-Bounce!

I think someone needs to explain to Brittany that, while today is the 99th anniversary of the birth of "Captain Kangaroo" actor Bob Keeshan on this day in 1927, he wasn't an actual kangaroo. On second thought, someone should wait to explain it to her until after she puts away the boxing gloves. That girl can pack a mean punch.

Meanwhile, perhaps Trent will celebrate the Great American Backyard Campout by setting up his tent again. I doubt it, though--he didn't seem to have very fond memories of that era of his life.

Both Jane and Trent should remember to bring appropriate eyewear for Sunglasses Day, especially if they plan on attending any Lane family reunions. Of course, it's highly unlikely that either of them will be willing to attend any such family reunions, especially if Aunt Bernice will be there as well.

Fandom News!

• R.I.P., Gene Shalit.


• Discuss the likely future UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

I Hope He Remembers to Breathe

Looks like Jeffy stands a good chance of taking first prize for Hollerin’ Contest Day! The bad news is that the prize is probably a Z93 bumper sticker and/or tissue-thin T-shirt.

Speaking of disappointments, today is the anniversary of the movie Jaws, which premiered on this day in 1975. The disappointment comes from Jordana's souvenir "tooth" and very derivative storytelling skills.

In fandom-related milestones, the site Outpost Daria Reborn first went online on this day in 2014. Thank you to neonhomer for keeping a piece of Daria history going!

Fanfic Update!

• Babies r cool, by Horned_Catfish (COMPLETE!): "The two teens were just watching TV as they always do everyday when they have nothing else to do. Today just felt like an average day, only for Butthead though."


• Green Lantern Daria: Basic Training, by echopapa (parts 3 - 5): "'Uhh... yeah. Supergirl, is it?' Daria said, her voice sounding flat even to her own ears as they hovered thousands of feet above the Kansas plains." (Part 5)


• Heavenly Wine and Roses, by riotsquirrrl (part 14): "It doesn’t make any sense why Daria would walk home with Jane and then ditch Jane to change into an outfit for their date later, but that’s what she does."


• Pokémon: May's Journey, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "May had thought that she would rest for a while after winning the Hoenn League. But back in Littleroot Town, her mother had a surprise for her."


• Spider Quinn 22 Attractions of Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 3 and 4): "Anna thought about it. 'Maybe you could do something similar to Ben. Like remembering all the moons of Saturn or something.'" (Part 4)


• Study A Broad, by Bolshevitch (part 2): "It’s 9pm by the time she makes her connecting flight in Atlanta, and then the real journey begins."


• What Did You Do During The War, Daria? A Green Lantern Daria Story, by echopapa (COMPLETE!): "'Jane, was the tactical surveillance equipment really necessary?' Daria asked, gesturing toward the camera hanging from Jane’s neck. She shifted the weight of the Drugs N’ Stuff bag, the plastic crinkling with the sound of generic-brand survival." (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4) (Parts 5 - 7) (Parts 8 and 9) (Part 10)

Just Keep the First Aid Kit Within Reach!

I'm sure Jake will live up to his reputation on National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day, but in his defense he's the only member of the Morgendorffer family who regularly tries to cook anything. I don't think Helen, Daria, or Quinn would necessarily fare much better if they tried to make dinner.

On the other hand, in honor of National Jane Day, I should point out that--between Jane and Trent--Jane is almost definitely the one who kept food on the table. She was even the one in charge of bringing Trent his sandwiches during his campout-in-the-yard era.

Finally, for those who prefer working with textiles over ingredients, today is Sewing Machine Day. I hope that Mr. DeMartino has a machine of his own, because I'm sure hemming his own pants would be much easier with one.

Fandom News!

• Your very own DFB2 blogger has a new Facebook page and YouTube channel, both called LOL For Initiative, with comedy DnD/Bible mashups.


• JohnnyJB found out that Daria aired on Nickelodeon in Israel in 2008-2009.


• R.I.P., Marcia Lucas and Anthony Head.

Wait...Is That Superman on the Right?

Apparently Jane has decided to celebrate National Eyewear Day, but I don't think Daria will be pleased. Unfortunately, with her impaired vision her chances of snatching back her glasses are very low.

She's definitely going to need those glasses in order to study, especially if she's gone on to college or even grad school, which would be appropriate for National Higher Education Day. I just hope that the people at college in real life are a lot nicer than the ones in her daydream.

Once Jane is done messing with Daria's eyewear, she could go hang out at that abandoned drive-in to take part in National Drive-In Movie Day. She just needs to be careful, because the last thing she'll want is to run into Nathan there.

Fanfic Update!

• Avatar: The Drama Of Daria, by psychotol (part 15): "'Being the sister of the Avatar should be a source of pride at school, but instead Daria somehow managed to turn the whole thing into a spinal injury inducing source of cringe, Sandi has had to demote me to Treasurer, Tiffany has had to take up that role,' said Quinn as the family sat around the table consuming the evening meal."


• Convergence on Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 16): "Peter considered webslinging back to Glen Oaks Lane, but decided against it. Spider-Man appearing in Lawndale would draw too much attention."


• Daria has a what?!, by Mr_peanutbutter (COMPLETE!): "Daria liked silence. She appreciated those rare, precious moments when no one was talking, when the world just shut up and left her alone."


• Daria in Baltimore, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "The guest speaker was returning his papers to his slim leather valise. 'That was an uncommonly insightful question, miss. And phrased as a true question rather than a comment, thus uncommonly courteous.'"


• Green Lantern Daria: Basic Training, by echopapa (parts 1 and 2): "'How would you like to go to Hawaii?' Daria crouched in a jagged volcanic vent, the emerald aura of her Power Ring shimmering as it filtered out the sulfurous steam and noxious gases." (Part 2)


• Heavenly Wine and Roses, by riotsquirrrl (part 13): "'So why are we going to DC?' Daria asks as she sits down on a metro car window seat early on a Saturday morning. Which, for Daria, really meant anytime before noon."


• Nostos, by MyOwnName (COMPLETE!): "The room’s age clings the walls and paints the light cream in the spaces time begins to reach like scars backwards the way they never clean and just hurt until the skin falls."


• Old Beavis and Butthead have a gender reveal, by Horned_Catfish (COMPLETE!): "It’s been a year or two since Beavis and Butthead have gotten married, just two young idiots in love, not having a single care in the world. The two, after like a two minute talk, started wanting to have kids of their own..."


• Spider Quinn 22 Attractions of Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 1 and 2): "It was still in the early hours when SpiderGirl responded to alarms at the facility on Lawndale’s northern edge, not far from the Interstate." (Part 2)


• Star Trek: Daria: The Risa 1000, by echopapa (COMPLETE!): "'Jane, the humidity just hit 104%—I didn't even know that was mathematically possible,' Naomi shouted, her fingers flying across the Skral's environmental sensors." (Part 12)


• Study A Broad, by Bolshevitch (part 1): "'Okay, okay, open your eyes.' Jane sets the car into park, taps her friend on the shoulder. Daria’s hands come up off the top of her glasses."

Vroooooom!

Stacy is totally hyped for the anniversary of the first Indianapolis 500 race, which happened 115 years ago today! Wait...does that mean that the Indianapolis 500 is...out of date?! Nooooo!

It could be worse, though, as instead of being unfashionable Stacy could meet the same fate as Joan of Arc, whose feast day is today. Daria could celebrate by ordering either a steak or a stake, but I strongly recommend choosing the first one. Either way, someone or something will end up well cooked.

Finally, Daria and Jane could spend the day writing or drawing, because today is National Creativity Day. Of course, with their luck they'll both be hit by writer's block and there will be no creativity to be had at all.

Fandom News!

• skykate started a new fanfiction request thread.


• The 2025 Daria Fanworks Awards winners for Written Works and Visual Works have been announced!

Do Turtles Get Divorced?

Ms. Barch has either decided to give a very unusual zoology demonstration or else perhaps she's celebrating World Turtle Day. Either way, it should be a day no one in her class forgets! Upchuck will be relieved; now he can outrun her if necessary.

I hope the Yeagers wish Ethan a happy National Ethan Day, and perhaps let him go rock climbing to celebrate. When he's ready, of course.

Two days ago was the anniversary of "One J at a Time," in which Quinn gives monogamy a spin but ultimately decides not to bother. Considering her potential steady boyfriends left her without a second thought in favor of squirrels and go-karting, I'm not sure I blame her.

The deadline to vote in the 2025 Daria Fanworks Awards has been extended to Monday, May 25. Please vote if you haven't yet!

Fanfic Update!

• Daria: The Risa 1000, by echopapa (parts 1 - 9): "'Let me get this straight,' Daria said, her voice flat enough to serve as a level for a warp core. 'Our plan for "relaxation" involves borrowing a legendary grav-bike from a Fleet Admiral, "borrowing" a Starfleet Runabout from a supervisor who is legally required to stop us, and then flying both into a curated typhoon on a planet known for its "Jamaharon" hospitality. Did I miss anything, or is the insanity quota for the morning finally filled?'" (Part 2) (Part 3) (Parts 4 and 5) (Part 6) (Parts 7 and 8) (Part 9)


• Every Rowe Has It's Thorn, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Adam Rowe was on a dinner date with Lauren Alvarez, a VERY attractive woman in her thirties. The dinner date was going very well as the two made conversation." (Part 3)


• Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 7): "The Enigma lowered the forcefield she had used to protect herself and Dafoanairi. 'Of course he’d trap it like that!' she groused." (Part 8)

What About Pierced Brains?

Daria has already celebrated National Piercing Day, but it remains to be seen if she keeps the piercing this time or not. If you've been wanting to get pierced, then today's the day. Dare you to get your not-uvula done!

For those who aren't into self-perforation, you could participate in National Learn to Swim Day instead. Unless you already know how to swim, I suppose, in which case I guess you should swim, you cow! Swim! Sorry. Coach talk.

On this day in 1999, The New York Times published "'Daria': In Praise of the Most Unpopular Girl at Lawndale." Check it out for a bit of nostalgia from the show's early days.

Fandom News!

• Be sure to vote for your favorite Written Works in the 2025 Daria Fanworks Awards!


• RIP, Ted Turner.

Three Cheers for Windmills!

It seems that Brittany has traded her pompoms for windmill blades in honor of Windmill Day, but it's going to make cheerleading much more difficult. Let's just hope she doesn't end up at the top of the pyramid! I'm sure Tad Gupty will want to celebrate this holiday, with his strong admiration for their clean source of energy, but I hope he keeps an eye on his family's whereabouts at the same time so he doesn't lose them.

If he does, hopefully Daria will be there to help him again, which is only right because this is also National Babysitters Day. Of course, Daria doesn't observe this holiday willingly, no matter how much Quinn whines.

At least she could go hang out at Jane's house afterward, and perhaps even celebrate National Sleepover Day! They shouldn't bother to sleep, though, because it's also Stay Up All Night Day. That might be a bad idea, however, because it didn't work out so well for Trent and Jesse the night before the flea market!

Fanfic Update!

• Convergence on Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 15): "The Doctor noticed something. There were many subtle energy readings scattered around Lawndale. ‘Do these have to do with the portal device or the flicker?’ He wasn’t sure."


• Every Rowe Has It’s Thorn, by wilddogjj (part 1): "It’s only 6:00 AM on a Saturday and Chris Carbone was already outside of his house."


• "Expectavi"—Daria: Agent of Cobra, by Ranchoth (part 7): "During the early 1990s, the Cobra Organization reentered the field of applied environmental manipulation as a military strategy."


• I (Don't) Want to Be a Part of It, by ladyevil (part 14): "'I mean, I wasn’t the worst mother ever.' Helen was saying."


• Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 6): "'Waiting can be difficult,' SpiderGirl said. Ninja Talon knew that SpiderGirl wasn’t talking about the current situation, although that would have made sense, but more about the ongoing situation between her and the Enigma."


• Star Trek: Daria: Changing Lanes, by echopapa (part 1): "The sun over the Daystrom Institute’s Pasadena campus was relentless, the kind of bright, clean heat that made the 24th century look like a travel brochure. Daria, Jane, and Naomi had opted for public transport and walked the final stretch from the station."

Daria Will Be Deliberately Abstaining From This One

I see that Jake and Helen were happy to celebrate Join Hands Day back in their hippie days, but I'm sure today they're much too busy for that kind of thing. It's too bad, though, because that Pentagon isn't going to levitate itself!

Several Lawndale High students could observe Brothers and Sisters Day, having both, but not many of them would actually want to. Jane tolerates Trent pretty well, but she seems quite content to let the rest of her siblings stay far, far away.

There may be room for more brothers or sisters, though, because it's also Baby Day! In Sandi's words, "They're so cute when they smile at you. 'Hello, precious!'"

Fandom News!

• Nominations for Written Works and Visual Works for the 2025 Daria Fanworks Awards will be closing in about a week. Please nominate if you haven't yet!

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

Jane looks pretty happy to celebrate International Dance Day, even though it's not her usual preferred art form. Perhaps she's thinking up a new school dance theme, after her success with Jackson Pollock.

Quinn might decide to observe World Wish Day by closing her eyes and imagining what she wants. She might even wish for something not completely shallow this time!

Going forward, this blog will be updating once a week rather than every other day. In part this is to lighten the load on my schedule, and in part because the pace of fandom news and fanfic have slowed enough that it isn't necessary to provide updates more often.

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 5): "Sandi wasn’t sure what Quinn had been up to, but she focused on the Oakwood map. The Story Oak was in the middle of town and Oscorp had no offices nearby."

Swing and a Miss!

Looks like Mr. O'Neill is trying baseball out in honor of Babe Ruth Day, but I don't think he's going to give the Sultan of Swat a run for his money. On the other hand, maybe he'll be a better athlete than he will a teacher. It's not like he can be any worse, right?

I'm sure Daria will turn down any offer of athleticism in favor of celebrating Tell a Story Day, especially if she can gross out the rest of her family as she does so. She could also celebrate at the Better Days Retirement Home, although that's a much tougher crowd.

If she decides to tell a multimedia story, she could recruit Jane and collaborate for World Design Day...but I suggest they not bother with music. Trent is about the least reliable person on the planet, and they've already been burned once by him.

Are Black and White Both the Current Neutral?

Sandi is sporting a radically new look in honor of World Penguin Day, but I really don't it's going to go over well. I mean, a tuxedo? Black tie during the daytime is definitely a fashion don't.

I hope Jane knows that today is National Day of Puppetry, because it will give her the opportunity to test out her theory that everything is funnier with puppets. Well, everything except for wacky radio DJs.

Quinn and Helen, I'm sure, will be glad to know that today is National Telephone Day, because there are few things more important to them than phones. I suspect that the modern age of mobile technology has only made them even more attached to their phones, as well.

Fanfic Update!

• No Son of Mine, by chynarose (COMPLETE!): "It’s hard being a Ruttheimer. Or at least it’s hard to be me. My name is Charles Ruttheimer the Third, but most people call me Upchuck."


• Unfortunate Son, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Kevin, Chuck, Jim and Chris were sitting on Kevin’s porch drinking beer and talking. In contrast to the other guys, Jim’s eyes were bloodshot and had bags under them." (Part 3)

Calleth Me Not "Mack Daddy"!

Although Mack has clearly mastered the art of dressing like Shakespeare, it remains to be seen if he'll be celebrating Talk Like Shakespeare Day as well. At least he can't do much worse than Kevin did, with or without a skull. Even Jamie managed to get the words right, even if his inflection needed work.

I see that Mack is also observing World Book Day, and I have no doubt that Daria will be doing the same thing no matter where she is. Feel free to join in, Shakespeare or otherwise.

If you're more in the mood for a multimedia experience, you could enjoy Movie Theatre Day instead. After all, in Daria's words, "Let's face it. Most people would rather watch a movie than read a book. It's fast, it's easy, and you don't have to worry about your lips moving." Bonus points for watching a Shakespeare adaptation!

Woof!

This gorgeous fellow is enjoying a celebratory stick for National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day, but I hope he watches where he's going. Daria is a licensed driver now, she still wears glasses instead of contacts, and she's anything but timid after her encounter with Travis.

I hope that Mrs. Stoller is enjoying Kindergarten Day, especially because she apparently believes everyone she sees is a kindergartner. At least you know her students were always very aware of their posture.

Since today is National Library Workers Day, I want to tell you all one thing: Shhhhhh! Okay, fine, you can talk quietly. Just watch out for falling roofs, all right?

Fanfic Update!

• Of Inhuman Bonding, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Quinn, Jim and Tommy were in the parking lot speaking to a panicked Kevin and Artie."


• Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 4): "Upon using an emergency exit they found security waiting for them. Ninja Talon slammed it closed and SpiderGirl webbed it shut."


• Unfortunate Son, by wilddogjj (part 1): "It was Sunday night and the Carbones (Quinn, Jim and the triplets) were having a huge Italian Sunday dinner in the dinning room. Extended family were present as well. Jake and Helen were there, though Daria wasn’t due to being too busy to commute from NYC to Lawndale."

Think the Timothy Leary-Loving Yeagers Will Celebrate?

I hate to break it to Daria, but Bicycle Day isn't so much about two-wheeled transportation as it is about psychedelic drugs. Although, given the surreal quality of the dream sequence that this screengrab came from, perhaps that's not so out of place after all.

Drugs or not, I think Daria would enjoy National Cat Lady Day much more, regardless, considering that was one of her predictions for her own future. As a female cat owner, I can confidently say that there are far worse fates out there.

Perhaps Daria could entertain the kitties by celebrating National Poker Day with them! Who says a family card game has to be limited to humans? And, really, dogs shouldn't get all of the fun when it comes to poker games.

What About Down Low and Too Slow?

It seems that Presidents' Day is giving itself a celebratory gesture in honor of National High Five Day, which is good because I don't think anyone else on Holiday Island would be willing to interact with them at all. No matter how good either of them is at the harpsichord.

Honestly, I think most people would prefer to spend time with flying nocturnal animals, and not just because it's Bat Appreciation Day. Jane, especially, would love to "sleep upside-down and spread rabies," and who am I to get in the way of her ambitions?

Although today is Blah, Blah, Blah Day, I think that's pretty much every day for a Lawndale High School teacher. It's also probably what Daria hears whenever someone tries to make unwanted conversation with her.

Fanfic Update!

• In cerca d'autore, by fridaythesavage (COMPLETE!): "Melody Powers wanted to die. As the elating grip of the story had slowly released her, she had realized what exactly she had just done."

The Vitruvian Overachiever

Jodie is either demonstrating one of Leonardo da Vinci's well-known works in honor of the anniversary of his birth on this day in 1452, or she is just stretched physically as well as mentally these days. The good news is that, with double the limbs, Jodie will be able to juggle far more activities than she used to!

Jane would probably rather follow da Vinci's lead in painting, especially because it's World Art Day. I hope she'll stick to originals, though, rather than trying to copy the Mona Lisa. Copying doesn't suit Jane well at all.

It's possible that Mr. O'Neill and Ms. Barch will use the opportunity of Titanic Remembrance Day to recreate one of the famous movie scenes. With any luck, someone will push them both into the water.

Fandom News!

• Share your thoughts on the recent election in Hungary.

May Your Letters Be Useful and May Your Word Scores Be Triple!

Looks like Daria is on another winning streak for Scrabble Day, and if she plays her, uh, tiles right then she might be able to negotiate her way out of another grounding. Really, anyone who goes up against someone with Daria's vocabulary skills deserves what they get.

For less intense activities, you could celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day by, well, appreciating a plant. If you see a crutch sprout a flower, though, you'd better run away before the ghost of Tommy Sherman shows up. Yes, that's a sentence I just wrote.

On this day in 1997, the Sunday Examiner & Chronicle-Parade published an interview with Daria. Check it out to learn about some fun tidbits like Jane's New Kids on the Block T-shirt or Daria's college dorm decorating plans.

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 3): "SpiderGirl thought about what the administrator had said as she made her way towards the wing she and Joey had been in earlier. She hadn’t heard about an Oakwood vigilante, but then she was focused on Lawndale."

Sweeeeet Adequiiiinnnn!

Although Joey, Jeffy, and Jamie are certainly looking the part for Barbershop Quartet Day, they're short one singer. That may be just as well, though, as they get into enough fights over Quinn when there's just the three of them. I can't imagine how bad things would get with yet another addition to the group.

I hope Jamie appreciates the extra-specialness of today, because it's National James Day! I wouldn't hold my breath expecting this to help Quinn remember his name, though.

For all of those animal-lovers in fandom, please have a happy National Pet Day! There are a handful of canon pets, like Fluffy and Leary and Mr. Whiskers, but they didn't get a lot of screen time. Hmmm...I would watch the heck out of a Daria episode from a pet's perspective.

Fandom News!

• Please nominate Written Works and Visual Works for the 2025 Daria Fanworks Awards if you can!

Nobunny Expected to See This

Upchuck is celebrating the anniversary of the late Hugh Hefner's birth on this day one hundred years ago in a scene that could only come from his wildest dreams and the Fashion Club's worst nightmares. Unless this is just moments before the girls, having lulled him into a false sense of security, kill him and hide the body where no one will find it.

If they do follow through with this plot, they may need to take Jake's advice for Name Yourself Day: "Walk away. You change your name, move to another state, get some ID." Sorry, everybody who's also planning on observing this one; I already have dibs on "Esmerelda."

Finally, be sure to appreciate any ancient sandwiches you may sit on because it's National Cherish an Antique Day! You could also visit a flea market and see if you find any treasures like California Raisins posable erasers or Annette Funicello albums.

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "'You want to see someone?' An orderly asked. 'Yes, a professor who was in the forest,' Quinn answered."

Paging Quinn the Keg Queen....

Jesse has gone just a bit overboard in celebrating National Beer Day, but he seems happy enough. Kevin could celebrate by singing "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall," but I find it hard to believe that he can count to 99 forward, let alone backward.

Helen, on the other hand, could enjoy Motherhood and Beauty Day by participating in another mother-daughter fashion show, except that there's no way Quinn would allow it after the last disastrous attempt.

Not that Quinn had much better luck in either of the episodes "This Year's Model" or "I Loathe a Parade," which both aired on this day in 1997 and 2000. The first one led to Quinn getting passed over in favor of Kevin, while the second one saw her covered in engine exhaust.

Fandom News!

• cfardell_Brenorenz29 shared a Daria-related video: "The Trial of Tom Sloane."

E.T. Phone...the Mall

Tiffany is ready to celebrate First Contact Day, but alien enthusiasts everywhere will be disappointed. After all, they've been hoping to find intelligent life on other planets.

Fortunately, it's also Deep Dish Pizza Day, and no one can be sad when they have pizza. In Daria's own words, "there's no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza."

Finally, happy Easter to everyone in fandom who celebrates! Thanks to the Wayback Machine, you can enjoy a festive batch of Easter-themed Daria stories and fanart from the Sh33p's Fluff.

Fanfic Update!

• Captain or Hero?, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "Captain Erica Browne looked at the planet from her ready room window. Beowulf had arrived in high orbit earlier in the day."

Send In the Goths!

Apparently Andrea has more talents than simply reading bleak poetry and working at PayDay, and she's showing them off in honor of American Circus Day. Honestly, I think she chose the wrong act for the coffeehouse performance.

If you can't go to the circus today but still want to have fun, there's always World Party Day instead. You could enjoy your host's life-size ceramic tigers or dance the night away in a Jackson Pollock-inspired gymnasium. The choices are endless!

Maybe you're an introvert like me and don't want to deal with a big crowd of people, but you can still be festive by celebrating Find a Rainbow Day! If you have any trouble, just ask Kevin to break down a door. He's good at making rainbows appear that way!

No Foolin'!

Mr. O'Neill looks especially foolish today for April Fool’s Day, and for him that's really saying something. Remember not to believe anything you see or hear today...even from me. Ha! Paradox!

Hey, remember that day nineteen years ago when all those objects came to life and took over our civilization? That was sure a crazy day, wasn't it? Good times.

If you'd like to mark the occasion with a physical memento, you could also celebrate National Greeting Card Day by sending someone a heartfelt message. Just don't make the same mistake Stacy did and give away any free poems!

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 21 A View of Oakwood and Ruins, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "Quinn Morgendorffer was driving to Oakwood with Joey Green through the forest."

Is It Possible to Erase an Entire Pencil?

Upchuck seems happy enough about National Pencil Day, but just wait until someone gets tired of his innuendo and sticks him in the pencil sharpener. If Daria should find herself in need of a pencil today, she should be wary of who she borrows from...the last thing she needs is for Kevin to get another wrong impression about her.

Jane and Ted, meanwhile, will be pleased to know that today is the anniversary of the births of both Vincent van Gogh in 1853 and Francisco de Goya (of whom Ted is a fan) in 1746. Jane can even do another topsy-turvy Starry Night if she isn't too traumatized by her copying days.

Daria would likely prefer to stick with words over pictures, and seeing as today is the anniversary of Anna Sewell's birth in 1820, she could celebrate by re-reading Black Beauty. It was one of her childhood favorites, although it might bring back some unpleasant memories. Hopefully she still has that refrigerator box.

Have a Relaxing Day!

I don't think Helen is having a particularly nice National Hot Tub Day, but it might help if her anniversary gift had been a bit less...lumpy. She's definitely having a better time than Sandi, Stacy, and Tiffany had, assuming no annoying younger brothers choose to lock her out in the cold, too.

I would say that she might prefer to relax by celebrating Weed Appreciation Day, except that the holiday is about the type of weed that you remove from your garden, not the...recreational type. Trent might have been disappointed if 1) he ever had any idea what day it is and 2) if he didn't--allegedly--celebrate his own weed appreciation day almost constantly.

Let's also wish a happy National Amber Day to half of Brittany's stepmother, Ashley-Amber. Unfortunately, I don't think the poor girl can handle fractions, so we should just wish her a good day and move on.

Lady Looks Like a Dude

Sandi is doing a pretty good impression of Steven Tyler for the anniversary of the singer's birth on this day in 1948. The resemblance is uncanny, if only because they both have big mouths. I assume Steven Tyler is at least a little nicer, though. He's undoubtedly more popular, anyway.

Her hair still looks pretty nice, which is good because it's also Good Hair Day. Let's hope everyone out there in fandom has hair with the right amount of bouncity-bounce!

On this day in 2001, the episode "Lucky Strike" first aired. Quinn finally admitted Daria was her sister, Mr. DeMartino found a spine when dealing with Ms. Li, and Daria got Tom's hopes up by suggesting she might wear a fur bikini.

Fandom News!

• Please, please nominate Written Works and Visual Works for the 2025 Daria Fanworks Awards!

Maybe He Could Have Someone Cut Him in Half?

Upchuck seems ready to recreate one of Harry Houdini's stunts in honor of the anniversary of the illusionist's birth on this day in 1874. However, it won't be quite the same because when Houdini reappeared after disappearing, audiences were happy. Upchuck? Not so much.

Jake, meanwhile, will be happy to know that it's National Cocktail Day and he can feel free to indulge in a martini if he wants. I don't think he should have any sake, though...it might bring back bad memories of Tokyo Toby's.

Today is a double anniversary for the episodes "Cafe Disaffecto" in 1997 and "The Lost Girls" in 1999. Daria's writing skills excelled in both; in the first she managed to start an anti-Communist riot while in the second she was "rewarded" for her essay skills with a visit from Val. As in Val. It's a wonder she ever picked up a pen again.

Fanfic Update!

• Adventures Together, by elle_stone (COMPLETE!): "'So when are you taking me to the UFO convention?' Jane asks as they turn onto Howard."


• The Operation, by DrT (COMPLETE!): "'So,' the nurse stated in as soothing a voice as possible, 'put your clothes into this bag and then put on the socks and gown. We’ll be in to hook up the IVs and finish the prep in a few minutes.'"


• Points of Authority, by hitthefl00r (part 3): "The three of you stood on the doorstep of Lane house, attempting to convince Daria. She didn’t even turn, just rolled her eyes."

To Goof Off or not to Goof Off....

Amy is certainly enjoying National Goof Off Day, although her sisters likely aren't nearly as amused. Go ahead and be as silly as you want today, even (especially) during solemn occasions!

One way you could show off your literary goofball side is by celebrating Talk Like William Shakespeare Day! Just don't follow Brittany's example, because no one wants to hear Romeo and Juliet mutilated like that. Ever.

Finally, you can observe World Water Day by taking a long sip or a pleasant swim, but try not to find yourself on a sinking casino boat after it hits a garbage barge. No amount of Titanic roleplay is worth that kind of hassle.

Fandom News!

• R.I.P., Chuck Norris.

Watch Out for Atomic Communists from Mars!

Better keep at least one eye on the skies, because it's Extraterrestrial Abductions Day and you never know who might be waiting to scoop you up. On the bright side, they might be alien space babes who will replace your skin and press your pants for free!

If you don't get abducted, feel free to tell everyone you did because it's also World Storytelling Day and being kidnapped by a UFO would make for a fun tale. I'm sure it would be more amusing than Quinn's story about tacky dresses or Daria's cannibal fairy tale.

If you don't do anything else today, at least be sure to brush your teeth. Partly because it's World Oral Health Day and partly because no one wants to smell your bad breath. Don't forget to follow the Gupty kids' example by flossing!

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "Norman Osborn was looking at the latest email regarding a replacement for the Goblin Glider when the assistant messaged him."

The Fashion Club Doesn't Even Approve of Recycling Outfits!

I don't think Sandi is enjoying Global Recycling Day, and not least because she's doing--ugh--manual labor. From the look on her face, I suspect that someone forgot to separate their recycling from their garbage. Not. Done.

If the Fashion Club catches her in that outfit, she'll also be celebrating Awkward Moments Day. Daria has had more than her share of those, especially whenever Trent is around.

Grove Hills should be glad that Daria chose not to attend their school, because she might have decided to celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day by poisoning their lunch. That would have gone well beyond awkward.

Fandom News!

• Doctor Who fans can discuss the two newly-found episodes of The Dalek's Master Plan.

I Suspect a Trap

Daria is showing off her mouth for Lips Appreciation Day, although she usually uses them for snarking rather than for kissing--with one infamous exception. Perhaps she's just asking to borrow Jane's lip gloss. It's kiwi flavored!

If Daria wants to get really out of character, she could also celebrate Act Happy Day! After all, she doesn't like to smile unless she has a reason.

With today being the anniversary of the day the episode "That Was Then, This is Dumb" aired in 1998, this would be a good day to enjoy some nostalgia. I should point out, though, that the episode is now about as far away from the current date as the 60s were from the episode's airdate. Anyone else feel old now?

Fanfic Update!

• And so what? We have free will anyway, by natalieee_139 (COMPLETE!): "'Okay... I think we have what we need. Trent, are you ready?' Daria asked, peeking through the curtains of the LHS auditorium and picking up their speech."


• Of Inhuman Bonding, by wilddogjj (parts 1 and 2): "Kevin was hanging out on the porch drinking beer with Quinn's husband, Jim. With them was Jim and Quinn's son Tommy, though he was drinking soda." (Part 2)

She'd Far Rather Sting Like a Bee

Daria has decided to take a very hands-on (antennae-on?) approach to Learn about Butterflies Day, but we all know she isn't a social butterfly, so please keep your distance. Amanda Lane has taught Jane all she could want to know about butterflies, largely about how to kill them by holding them too tightly. Or something to that effect.

If Daria gets tired of nectar and wants a snack, there's always National Potato Chip Day. She should check with Brittany to see if she has both flat and ridgy chips!

In fact, asking about chip textures would be a great way to celebrate International Ask a Question Day, especially because Brittany tends to answer questions in a tone of voice that itself sounds like a question. It's like a never-ending circle of questions!

Fandom News!

• Discuss the United States striking Iran.

She's Actually Quite Ruthless!

I'm not sure that Grandma Ruth is all that excited about National Ruth Day, but perhaps she's just disappointed that no one has given her girdle money lately. I'm sure she'll feel better once she gets the chance to criticize Helen a few times.

Unfortunately, I suspect Helen will not be home because it's National Working Mom's Day and she's definitely more interested in the "working" part of the holiday. Ruth will just have to give Daria and Quinn all of the passive aggressive comments instead.

With any luck, Camp Grizzly, first seen in the episode "Camp Fear" on this day in 2001, will hold another reunion and give the girls an excuse to leave. Although choosing between staying with Grandma Ruth and spending time with Skip Stevens and Amelia...well, that's a tough call.

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 8): "Sandi entered Cashmans and saw that the knockoff clothes were still on sale. 'There are still a lot of them,' she said."

Is Someone Attacking a Cat?

While Joey's choice of musical instrument in honor of International Bagpipe Day will certainly get Quinn's attention, I don't think it will be a very positive reaction. Unless he can play some "Boys 'R' Guys" songs on that thing, perhaps.

It's also appropriate that Joey is wearing a kilt, because it's National Skirt Day as well! Daria, meanwhile, will celebrate the same way she does every day: by wearing the same outfit as usual. The Fashion Club will be horrified by the "too long" skirt, unless that kind of thing has come back into style. If it turns out to be fashionable, then Daria will be the one who is horrified.

Finally, today we observe a triple episode anniversary for "The Invitation" in 1997, "Depth Takes a Holiday" in 1999, and "A Tree Grows in Lawndale" in 2000. Apparently March 10th was a good day for teen parties, personified versions of holidays, and motorcycle accidents. Who knew?

Have a Very Passive-Aggressive Day!

Helen and Linda seem to be catching up with each other's lives in honor of International Women's Day, but in reality they're sniffing out the other's weaknesses in order to better destroy their prey. Hooray for women supporting women, I guess!

Perhaps they're both just grouchy from losing an hour of sleep last night due to Daylight Saving Time. If you didn't remember to set your clocks forward by an hour, well, I'm very envious of your improved rest.

No matter how sleepy you feel, there's no excuse for celebrating Be Nasty Day by being unkind to others. Unless you're in the Fashion Club, in which case it is highly encouraged. Like (bitchy) mother, like (bitchy) daughter.

Don't Forget to Remove the Lid if You Cook it in a Conventional Oven!

You'd think Helen is celebrating National Frozen Food Day, but you're wrong for two reasons. First, frozen lasagna is hardly a rare occasion at the Morgendorffer house. Second, I'm deeply skeptical that what they eat could be called "food" in the traditional sense.

I think fandom would be okay to skip National Brian Day, since the only two choices on Daria are Brian Danielson, Erin's sleazy husband, or Brian Taylor, Brittany's psycho little brother. Someone working on the show must have known a Brian who was a real piece of work.

If you decide to observe Employee Appreciation Day today, please also spare a thought for poor Teresa at Junior Five for Salesperson Day as well. That unfortunate woman had the most thankless job ever, possibly second only to Marianne.

The Score is Love-Hate

Daria is being surprisingly athletic in honor of World Tennis Day, especially since normally the most exerting activity she participates in is lifting a hardcover book. Jodie, being on the tennis team, might welcome the support as long as Daria puts more effort into returning serves than she did when playing volleyball.

I just hope she takes care when the ball is in play, because it's Brain Injury Awareness Day and the last thing she wants is to be hit in the head. Tommy Sherman did enough of that at Lawndale High for everyone, and Kevin's probably more concerned with avoiding knee injuries.

If Kevin does get hurt again, at least he has a gig ready for him for National Safety Day. His turn as a motivational speaker for grade school kids was actually kind of heartwarming, even if it didn't last very long.

Fanfic Update!

• The Ex-Fashion Club Comes to a Few Conclusions, by Louisethebeaverwarrior (COMPLETE!): "Despite it being her idea from the start, Quinn still rolled her eyes at herself while she dialed. Daria was probably the worst person to ask about relationship things, but she’d tried Stacy and Tiffany who had, naturally, been no help."


• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 7): "It was still quite early when Daria arrived at the Historia. It was early enough that Angie was still setting up the café when she arrived."