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!'"

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"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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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!

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• 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."

How About Reading Across the Living Room?

You might think that Daria is celebrating Read Across America Day, but really she's only interested in Reading Quietly in Solitude Day. The rest of the country can just keep its distance, please and thank you.

If she decides to take a break and wants to earn some money, then she could always man another flea market stand with Jane in honor of Old Stuff Day. On second thought, it might be better to just stay put and avoid the hassle.

On this day in 1998, the episode "Quinn the Brain" first aired. Quinn tried out being "smart" for awhile, and all of fandom melted down over whether or not Daria taking her glasses off and wearing a pink T-shirt made her suddenly hot.

Fandom News!

• Discuss the United States' strikes on Iran.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

Daria and Jane definitely have the right idea for Public Sleeping Day, but they have a long way to go to catch up with Trent. If sleeping (in public or otherwise) were an Olympic sport...Trent would lose because he'd oversleep and miss the event entirely.

I hope that Quinn doesn't get it into her head to celebrate National Essay Day, because I don't think Daria (or the rest of us) could handle another "brainy" phase from her. "Academic Imprisonment" was never going to win any Pulitzer awards, anyway.

Someone should tell Ms. Barch that it's National Science Day and she should take a break from ranting about her ex-husband to do some teaching. Unfortunately the science lesson will probably be about how her ex-husband is scientifically inferior to all other organisms on the planet.

Fanfic Update!

• Is It Queer Yet?, by cas_hat_o3 (parts 1 and 2): "After the nightmare that was explaining to her mom that couldn't do an impromptu driving session because she was not, in fact, wearing her contacts, her eyes had hurt too much to do so, and she'd chosen to go to school without them or her glasses for." (Part 2)


• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 6): "Dafoanairi saw Tania running up. 'What’s wrong?' she asked as she held her staff in a ready manner."

Quinn's Feeling a Little Nutty

It appears that someone must have celebrated National Pistachio Day a little too close to Quinn, which ended up triggering her pistachio dye allergy. R.I.P. to her hypothetical career as a neck model.

Perhaps she can cheer herself up by telling another story about clunky silver and gold dresses in honor of Tell a Fairy Tale Day! I hope Daria doesn't join in, because stories about witches and cannibalism won't cheer her sister up.

On this day in 2001, the episode "Sappy Anniversary" first aired. I think Daria's disappointment in Tom not making a big deal about their six-month "anniversary" is misplaced; just think how she'd have felt if he'd handed her a half-melted hobbit-shaped lump of wax instead.

Fandom News!

• Don't forget to nominate Written Works and Visual Works for the 2025 Daria Fanworks Awards.


• Share cartoon jokes that would go over kids' heads today.

Jane (Hearts) Art!

I see Jane has taken the appropriate method to observe National Artist Day, although she may or may not actually know what day it is. For her, this is probably just another Tuesday.

If you're feeling hungry, go ahead and celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day, but best to eat them plain so they "don't fight the dip," whatever that means. If you're truly going to make the most of the holiday, be sure to have both flat and ridgy chips!

Finally, it was on this day in 1999 that the episode "Through A Lens Darkly" first aired. Daria got contacts, discovered the Eunice inside, and almost murdered a dog. What a week!

"I could write songs for cats!"

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

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

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

Fandom News!

• cfardell_Brenorenz29 posted a new Iron Chef: Crossover Road Trip.


• wingzero shared an article about Texas's new food labeling rules.

Tweeeeeeeeeet!

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

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

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

Fanfic Update!

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

Don't Whine for Wine

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

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

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

Fandom News!

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


• wingzero shared a link to a video, "3 Hours of Daria Lore to Fall Asleep to."

But Was He Buried Without His Liver or His Diver?

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

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

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

Fanfic Update!

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

"Everything is love, baby."

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

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

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

She Still Looks Stone-Faced

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

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

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

Fanfic Update!

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


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


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


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


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

I Guess She Couldn't Find Any Black Ones?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fanfic Update!

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

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

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

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

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

Now Those Composting Skills Will Come In Handy!

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

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

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

Fanfic Update!

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

Will the Angel See Her Shadow?

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

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

Fandom News!

• R.I.P., Demond Wilson.

Just Don't Paint Too Many Reproductions!

In an interesting switch, Daria is the one celebrating Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, and Jane is acting as the inspiration instead. I hope you, too, can find inspiration in artwork, even if that means drawing a circle and a line over something with lipstick.

For those (like me) living in places currently experiencing cold weather, feel free to enjoy National Hot Chocolate Day to warm up! If you want, you can pretend to be part of a cute family of teenagers who are stranded during a hurricane.

It observe to obligated feel don't so confusing very be can that but Day Backward also is today.

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 20 The Imitation Tempest, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "At the same time, Norman Osborn was being released from the hospital. Fields met him as he entered the Lobby."

Daria, P.I.

Daria's chosen a more tropical look in honor of Magnum, P.I. star Tom Selleck, who was born on this day in 1945. It's kind of a fun look for her, but I would imagine Quinn would have something to say about Daria wearing primary colors during daylight hours.

I think that Daria is likely going to change into something less colorful, though, because her personality is really better suited for Curmudgeons Day. Hey, you kids! Get off my durn locker!

Today being Freethinkers Day is also appropriate for Daria, who tended to challenge conventional wisdom. It's also appropriate for Kevin and Brittany, who tended to be free of thinking on a daily basis.

I Mean, I Love Chocolate, But....

Quinn has whipped up a real treat in honor of Chocolate Cake Day, but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to try it. She isn't known for her cooking skills, and if she inherited her know-how from Jake then that's probably a very dangerous cake.

It might be safer to brainstorm ideas to take a break and go somewhere to relax, especially because today is also National Plan for Vacation Day. Luckily for Jake and Helen, the holiday says you only have to plan for a vacation, because we all know that they'll never actually pull themselves away from work to go anywhere.

If you want some ideas for a nice vacation spot, can I recommend Wonderland, created by Lewis Carroll? The author was born on this day in 1832, and you can find several Alice in Wonderland/Daria crossover stories here.

Fanfic Update!

• Funky Pretty, by MoleFromTheMinistry (part 11): "So, they really did procrastinate, huh? After a long, long, long night, both Daria and Jane came to a sharp, bitter realization: they were out of ideas."


• Through A Lens Sapphically, by Xenodroid (COMPLETE!): "Images of those horribly disfigured versions of herself slowly faded into the darkness around her as Daria gasped for breath in her room. She drank some water and rubbed her still irritated eyes, before putting her head in her hands."

It's Definitely NOT Opposite Day!

Daria and Quinn (or is it Quinn and Daria?) both appear to be celebrating Opposite Day, although I'm sure on the inside they're absolutely horrified. I expect that the Holiday Island version of this day is a total contrarian who loves to play devil's advocate.

If you're planning to go out anywhere today, be sure to check the forecast first because it's also Observe the Weather Day. The last thing you want is to be caught in a surprise hurricane, especially if you end up stranded with a football player and a cheerleader in a creaky little rooftop shack.

Let's all wish a happy Tatiana Day to Quinn's old camp friend and Tiffany predecessor, even if she wound up blowing Quinn off in the end. "Girls together," indeed.