Leader of the Mack

Mack is all revved up for National Motorcycle Ride Day, but I hope he remembers to wear a helmet. Being the only smart player on the football team isn't the kind of title he'd want to lose.

If Kevin decides to celebrate as well, I hope that someone is there to comfort him if he gets hurt, and not just because it's National Hug a Kevin Day. I have no doubt Brittany will be willing to oblige...just as soon as she gets that cricket out of her teeth.

While you're in a hugging mood, you could also observe National Hug a Drummer Day, but maybe find a drummer who isn't Max. He's far too much of a criminale to want a hug, I'm sure.

Fanfic Update!

• I See Right Through, by Horned_Catfish (COMPLETE!): "'Just talk to him,' Jane slurped, her tongue curling around the straw of the drink, 'He’s a chill guy- well, if you ignore his lethargic approach to life.'"


• Mystik Spiral: The Next Generation, by WildDogJJ (part 1): "Q Ruttheimer, Chuck and Stacy’s daughter, sat at the desk in her room with her nose buried in a textbook. The book was for Advanced Computer Science. She was visibly frustrated."


• Pokemon: May's Journey, by cfardellbrenorenz29 (part 5): "A little over two months after the events at Mt. Coronet and the rematch with Steven, May arrived back in Oreburgh City."


• Quinn and Don Pedro, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 1 - 3): "It was a bright and quiet morning of November when Stacy Rowe walked the streets of Lawndale without a care in the world." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Sorcerer, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "Jasmine found Aladdin sitting on one of the Palace's many balconies."


• Spider Quinn 24 Something Unnatural, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 1 and 2): "Lawndale may have been in shock following the Groundhog Day Attack, but Sunday night baseball games were still a fixture." (Part 2)


• When I See You Kitten As A Cat, by WriteBadFanfiction (COMPLETE!): "It was cold out, the fall was brisk. Perhaps leaving her window open wasn’t the smartest choice, though she did enjoy hearing dry leaves scatter across the pavement two stories down."

The Meanest Girls

Although the Fashion Club is absolutely the right group to observe Mean Girls Day, the holiday is actually a reference to the movie. Still, I hope Sandi decides to celebrate by turning her focus on someone other than Stacy for once.

The girls might be interested to know that today is also National Boyfriends Day, although they tended to remain largely unattached during the show. Daria and Jane should steer well clear of this one, because their track record with boyfriends is...not great.

Happy anniversary to Outpost Daria, which went online on this day in 1998! While the site has undergone changes over the years, including new ownership, it still stands after all this time.

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Who Ya Gonna (Not) Call?

It appears that Mack, Kevin, Trent, and Upchuck have formed a squad in order to celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day! I just hope they don't try to go after poor Mrs. Sullivan. Not only did she not turn out to be a ghost, but she's had a rough enough time already.

Instead, they should embrace affection instead of antagonism, perhaps by composing a nice letter in honor of Love Note Day! They could write the letter to a ghost, but I think the ones with girlfriends should direct the correspondence in that direction instead. Except for Upchuck. He'd have much better luck with writing to the deceased.

If you don't have a special someone to write a love note to, then that's okay because it's National Singles Day. I suppose Daria and Jane will want to celebrate this one, because they ended the series footloose and fancy free, which given their history was probably for the best.

Fanfic Update!

• Consequences, by Zetor (part 3): "Daria and Jane made their usual trek through the suburban landscape of nearly identical houses and overly manicured lawns in silence, Daria worrying over the day ahead and Jane struggling to stay awake."


• Pokemon: May's Journey, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 5): "A little over two months after the events at Mt. Coronet and the rematch with Steven, May arrived back in Oreburgh City. She had arrived in Sinnoh a week earlier and had caught several Pokémon she had started training."


• Spider Quinn 23 Into Oscorp, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "SpiderGirl paused. An Oscorp team was coming. 'Talon!' 'I hear them,' Ninja Talon said as she knocked back the agent she had been sparring with over one of his webbed up colleagues."

Ahoy, Fellow Swashbucklers!

Upchuck is preparing his best RRRRRRs for International Talk Like A Pirate Day, so be sure to shiver your timbers and call all your friends scurvy dogs! I think the girls of Lawndale High would far prefer Upchuck celebrate International Talk Like A Normal Person Day or, better yet, International Don't Talk At All Day.

At least he's standing still, because we definitely don't want to see him observe National Dance Day. I can only imagine how cringeworthy his dance moves would be, and suspect that's the reason he ended up with DJ duty at the school dance.

Daria probably isn't interested in pirate lingo or busting a move, but she might decide to celebrate National Woman Road Warrior Day. For Travis the Singing Cowboy's sake, let's hope she decides against it.

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Back the Blue? More Like Black and Blue.

It seems that Upchuck has chosen exactly the wrong way to celebrate National Police Woman Day, but I'm sure it will be very satisfying for the officers. It's hard not to enjoy his upcoming bit of comeuppance.

On a more positive note, today is also National Day of Encouragement! So, uh, good job on whatever it is you're doing right now! You're doing great! Just don't use Helen's technique: "We tell you over and over again that you're wonderful and you just...don't...get it! What's wrong with you?!"

I suppose Daria will want to boot up Cannibal Fragfest Whatever Number They'd Be Up To By Now in honor of National Video Games Day, and you should enjoy your digital pasttime of choice as well! Ted will likely play some VR games, assuming he ever left the last one he started.

Fanfic Update!

• Absinthe, by MyOwnName (COMPLETE!): "It isn’t that I hate you, it’s just I don’t love you."


• Anger Mismanagement, by WildDogJJ (COMPLETE!): "Quinn’s husband, Jim Carbone, exited the kitchen with a freshly brewed coffee in his hand. As he did so, he looked at his watch." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Double Helix, by Pain-Jam-Cookie (part 1): "Jane always looked down. Daria never looked back up. Daria had no idea what she was missing."


• Shaken, by JoeMerl (COMPLETE!): "'I hate you so much,' Daria said. The cursor on her computer continued to blink owlishly. This paper was still two pages too short, and she had completely run out of things to say."


• Spider Quinn 23 Into Oscorp, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 1 and 2): "SpiderGirl had patrolled that part of Lawndale many times before. But she noticed something new. A building that Oscorp had bought and refurbished was now open." (Part 2)


• Yesterday Was Better Before We Fixed It, by Teo Grey (TeoGrey), TeoGrey (COMPLETE!): "Greg Haffley had been attending Elmore Junior High for twenty-three days before deciding that history was his enemy. Not history as a subject. History as a concept."

Soooo...Helen Finally Snapped.

Helen clearly has no intention of celebrating National Lazy Mom's Day, which is completely in-character, but her method is a bit surprising. Seeing her acting like a housewife instead of a high-powered lawyer is like seeing a lion playing with a ball of string.

Let's hope that she doesn't get so distracted by housework that she forgets any important appointments, even if it is Be Late for Something Day. I have no doubt that Trent will be observing this one, possibly on multiple occasions.

Jane and Daria, meanwhile, will most likely be happy to enjoy Cheese Pizza Day. There's a good chance, though, that they'll cheat the holiday a bit by adding at least one topping.

Fandom News!

• Shady Doorags has done another Daria review, this time of "See Jane Run."


• R.I.P., Shelley Fabares, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, and Gloria Steinem.

The Moonwalking Lawyer

Helen is showing off some sweet dance moves in honor of the late Michael Jackson, who was born on this day in 1958. For another Daria/Prince of Pop crossover, see Elryd's alter ego Michael Jackson Mackenzie.

Kevin would far rather celebrate National Sports Day, and while I'm sure he'd enjoy any activity that involves athletics we all know his first (and perhaps only) love is football. Great big guys running into other great big guys? What's not to like?

Daria, on the other hand, might enjoy celebrating International Bat Night, given her dream of one day sleeping upside-down and spreading rabies. Unless the COVID pandemic soured her on the whole idea.

Fanfic Update!

• Beavis and Butt-head in Anger Management, by itslipped (COMPLETE!): "A violent crash, a series of screams, and the sound of slamming doors jostle Beavis & Butt-Head awake. The classroom's empty now."


• Come up through my toes, to my ankles, to my head, to my soul, by riotsquirrrl (COMPLETE!): "Later on, Daria would wonder, why that night? Why not the night before or the next week? She didn't believe in fate, but she did believe in her ability to be bossed around by charismatic extroverts."


• The Day It Happened (Scenes, Brainstorms, and Drabbles Thread), by itslipped (COMPLETE!): "Jane stares at, well, Jane. Doing this for a few more seconds before the words tumble out of her mouth, 'You did what?'"


• Far Away, For Too Long, by ViriVulpi (COMPLETE!): "She heard her alarm and grabbed her glasses from the nightstand. It was the weekend and she forgot to turn off the switch."


• Jim Gets Jacked, by WildDogJJ (COMPLETE!): "It’s the mid-day lunch rush at the restaurant that Quinn and Jim co-own with the latter’s uncle, Vito Carbone. Usually, the only owner putting in work is Quinn. Today, however, after two years of incessant prodding from his wife Jim is the one putting in work." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Lucy in the Sky with Daria, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Jane and Daria lay in the sand, listening to the waves, hearing them counterpoint the crackles of the fire, as the Earth turned under the stars."


• Pokemon: May's Journey, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 4): "Two days after her trip to Sinnoh, May arrived in Ever Grande City. Steven had agreed to a rematch and discussion."


• Spider Quinn 22 Attractions of Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "'Thanks for letting me know about Kevin,' Peterson said when SpiderGIrl was finished. 'You’re right to be concerned. Obsessions like that can lead to trouble.'"


• What even is life?, by natalieee_139 (part 2): "The first night at Jane's was okay, although deep inside there was something that didn't sit right with Daria. She weirdly felt out of place, and was putting too much thought into breaking up with Tom."

But Can They Dance on the Head of a Pin?

I don't think Daria and Jane are fooling anyone with their angel act, even if today is Be an Angel Day. At least Jake doesn't have to worry about his daughters going up to join that heavenly choir.

For winged creatures without all of the theological baggage, it's also National Tooth Fairy Day! Metal Mouth might make a good profit if he leaves his (many) lost teeth under his pillow tonight.

Daria will be pleased (or as pleased as she ever is) to know that today is the anniversary of Dorothy Parker's birth in 1893. The snarky late author would have been just Daria's speed, and I would not be surprised at all to find she was a fan.

Fandom News!

• Talk about the recent egg recall in the United States.


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"What a good day to just kick back and chill!"

Helen and Jake have the right idea for Relaxation Day, but don't get used to it. The only way they'd both be this calm is in a fantasy sequence, which is exactly what this is. They sure do look happy for being figments of someone else's imagination, though, don't they?

They may be able to rekindle that laidback attitude if the kids go back to Alternapalooza, which took place on this day in what was most likely 1997. The last time the girls were out of the house for the music festival, Helen and Jake...had a lot of fun.

At the very least, they could reminisce about music festivals from their own youth, but not Woodstock, which began on this day in 1969. Their free concert of choice was Altamont, which has a far less peaceful place in history. At least Jake got a full refund! Somehow!

Fanfic Update!

• BOOM! (Scenes, Brainstorms, and Drabbles Thread), by itslipped (COMPLETE!): "It's a good un' of an explosion. A very likeable sheen of bulging orange that came with a sea of smoke following it."


• A Dye for Help, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Jane had been a bit on edge—untamed, even, Daria would have said—since their trip to the zoo. She'd blown her pizza money at the art supply store and then walled herself off, telling Daria that her new piece wasn't to be seen until complete."


• Give Something New a Try, by elle_stone (part 1): "Running into her ex outside of the art supply store on the first chill afternoon of fall was not among Jane's expectations for the day. But Lawndale is small, and coincidence can be cruel."


• Jonesing For That Sweetness (Scenes, Brainstorms, and Drabbles Thread), by itslipped (COMPLETE!): "Dry throat. Dry mind. It needs the sweetness of that stuff. Gotta get it right down, or else..."


• Pokemon: May's Journey, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 3): "Commander Mars waited near the rift into the Distortion World after Cynthia, the girl from Twinleaf Town, the Hoenn Champion and the Kantonian teen had gone into it."


• Quarterback to the Future, by WildDogJJ (COMPLETE!): "Quinn’s husband, Jim, was in the garage working on a 1982 DeLorien DMC-12. For those who don’t know, that’s the car that was used in the Back to the Future movies." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Spider Quinn 22 Attractions of Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 11 and 12): "Sandi entered at that moment and saw Kevin making a fool of himself. 'That’s enough, Kevin. I was there last night at the Historia. There’s, like, no need for a repeat.'" (Part 12)


• no outside to stand in, by KlondikeSolitare (COMPLETE!): "In a small, dark room, Daria's CRT computer monitor glowed. That light allowed Jane to write in her journal on the bed. This was the apex of their Wednesday night."


• We that Take Purses go by the Moon and the Seven Stars, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "'Mayday, mayday! We are under attack by Romulan pirates. This is Jennifer Sh'reyan of the Starfleet science vessel Faraday. I say again, we are under attack by Romu—'"


• You Are My Best Bet, by riotsquirrrl (COMPLETE!): "Jane awoke to the feeling of being cold, despite the layers of blankets wrapped up around her ears. She rolled over and frowned at the emptiness of the bed next to her, illuminated by the orange sodium streetlight seeping in through the blinds."

Quinn With a Gun Is Hair-Raising!

I see that the Fashion Club is already celebrating National Braiders Day, and if Quinn's expression is any indication then you'd better join them before she pulls that trigger. If you need any help you can ask Tad and Tricia Gupty, who perfected their technique on Daria when she was their baby-sitter.

I don't recommend that you try to braid the fur on any feline pets, even if it is International Cat Day. First of all, the braids will make it harder for them to groom themselves. Secondly, trying to braid an unwilling cat will almost undoubtedly lead to grave physical harm to the braider.

On this day 27 years ago, Martin J. Pollard posted the essay "Shipping Out" in response to Daria/Trent (and Jane/Jesse) shipper stories. As the essay was written prior to The Kiss, it's fun to take a peek into the biggest shipper controversy...at the time.

As a fun little tidbit, this marks the DFB2's 4700th post. Do I get a special award?

Once Upon a Time....

Daria is having an enjoyable Campfire Day, or at least she seems to be enjoying herself. I don't know how much everyone listening to her grisly fairy tale is enjoying their time.

If they need to get away from the graphic violence, they could find a higher vantage point by celebrating Mountain Climbing Day. That's if there's a convenient mountain in the area, of course. And assuming they brought the appropriate climbing gear. And let's hope they don't find Mr. O'Neill's underpants acting as a makeshift flag.

Speaking of horror stories, although today is National Girlfriends Day, I hope Tom knows that the plural refers to women who are friends with each other, not an encouragement to date multiple people simultaneously. I would hope that he'd learned his lesson after the last time, but....

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Barksdale, by DrT (COMPLETE!): "Helen dropped into a chair, exhausted. 'Finally,' she said. 'I finally forced Daria into a different room so she would stop teasing Quinn about Santa.'"


• Equestria Hurls, by Erin M (part 4): "Nathan paused as he walked down the street to his car. Something was off. He glanced behind him, unable to shake the feeling he was being followed."


• For Jane, It Was Tuesday, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Since arriving in Lawndale with the feeling that the best thing about it would be the lower level of uranium in the drinking water, Daria has busted out of self-esteem class and left a cheerleader's party with the bounty of a free sock."


• Inter-Quell, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Taiwanese vegan food, with its centuries-long tradition of substitution and mimicry, might be the closest approximation to cyborg food that actually tastes good."


• Just One Question, Really, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "Daria is bundled up in her winter coat and smushed down under a woolen cap. After the confines of travel and then the December wind, her hair is on the edge of unkempt."


• Lawndale Makes Strange Bedfellows, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "'That boy used to be popular, but then his parents divorced and his dad took the cool car, so he's less popular. Those three boys are on the football team but only JV, so they're medium popular. She is new and cute, so she's going to be popular fast. Those two, ugh, I don't know why they're here, Brittany must be volunteering to provide social skills for the less fortunate...'"


• Pokemon: May's Journey, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "A few hours later, the aircraft descended into Lavender Town. May noticed the somber tone of the town as they circled around the tower before landing in front of it."


• Puella Magi Daria Magica, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "'Wait, did you say six times?' An hour ago, the girl behind Daria in Mr. O'Neill's quintessentially useless self-esteem building session had been whispering to her to sit back and ignore the details, and now they're walking together, Daria looking up at dark hair and a face just a bit too angular to be called heart-shaped and extraordinarily blue eyes."


• Spider Quinn 22 Attractions of Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 9 and 10): "Dafoanairi reflected on what happened as she and the Enigma stepped into Dega Street from the laneway." (Part 10)


• Strong Teamwork, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "'Who am I?' asked the judge, reading from his note card. 'In my youth, I read alchemists like Paracelsus and Albertus Magnus—'"


• This doesn't feel like I'm helping, by Robin_Robinson (COMPLETE!): "Quinn was gorgeous. No doubt about that. Everyone knew it. From the popular to unpopular, from young to old, from enemies to her closest friends, everyone knew that Quinn Morgendorffer was among the cutest at school."


• Women Who Love Vulcan Women, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "T'Lyn, eldest daughter of Suvatri and T'Kel, is about to order her room-temperature water from the mess-hall replicator when her padd chirps."


• You Are My Best Bet, by riotsquirrrl (part 6): "Jane had a way of looking at you, Daria thought, as she carefully focused on eating her cake. Clear and sharp, seeing the gestalt of her."

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!