I've Never Seen a Parrot Smile, Though

Penny's spending some quality time with Chiquito for World Parrot Day, but I don't think anyone else should try it. As Penny will remind you, "he's very possessive."

Please don't tell Daria that it's National Smile Day. First of all, she only likes to smile if she has a reason, and second...I've seen her smile. And it is creepy.

Fanfic Update!

• Circle of Strife, by wilddogjj (parts 1 - 4): "Quinn was in the home office having an unpleasant conversation over the phone." (Part 3) (Part 4)


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Legend of Sporting Joe, by meester_lee (part 16): "If Julia had had an eventful Sunday, by contrast Daria’s was relatively peaceful. Unlike Jake, Helen was relatively irreligious, so everyone slept in instead of going to church."


• Sandi’s Struggle, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "Sandi Griffin was annoyed. She still had Laryngitis. And yet her mother was insistent on her going to school."

Ye Olde Compost Pyle

I don't think Willow and Helen have had a very productive Learn About Composting Day, but I give them bonus points for trying. That said, if Coyote and Jake don't wipe those smug looks off their faces then they're going to learn about getting their butts kicked by angry wives.

Fortunately, the women have just the right look for End of the Middle Ages Day, because from what I gather hygiene wasn't high on the list back then. If you'd like to know more, head to the Lawndale High School Medieval Fair and ask Daria and Jane. They'll tell you all you want to know about it...and plenty you didn't want to know, as well.

Fandom News!

• easmith continues re-posting Fanfic Author Interviews with The Lost Seasons.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll: Battle of the TV Arnolds.

Take Care of Your Hair AND Your Skin!

Please spare a thought for poor Jozu today, because it's National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day and dealing with Quinn is never a soothing experience. Jozu, feel free to take your frustrations out on Quinn, okay? Let's put that high pain tolerance for hair-care treatments to the test!

Once Quinn's intensive hair care regimen is complete, I hope she remembers to protect herself from UV rays before going outside. It's Sun Screen Day, and Brittany would hate to learn that Quinn didn't take her advice. Although it would be a shame if Quinn forgot to bring enough for the rest of the Fashion Club...again.

Fanfic Update!

• The Clash of the Fashion Clubs, by chaoslordsquidward (COMPLETE!): "On a normal day of providing free fashion advice at the Lawndale Mall, the fashion club spot three people staring at Quinn. Those three people bear a remarkable similarity to Sandi, Stacy, and Tiffany. They are staring at Quinn."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Legend of Sporting Joe, by Meester_Lee (part 15): "To her horror, the blond-haired boy with the big head turned to her and said 'Hi, I’m Beavis.'"


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 65): "The majestic Vail Mountains were just as vast, snowy and beautiful as the very first time that Anna Coulthard had visited them."


• Song From An American Movie, by ladyevil (part 11): "'And La Dama springs off the ropes and boom!' Vixx gave her color commentary."


• Take Me Out at the Ball Game, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "It's still the first inning. Now Lawndale is fielding while Oakwood is batting. It's not going well for Lawndale as both first and second base have Oakwood players on them."

A Great Day for Singing and Dancing

Helen's taking a break from work to celebrate National Sing Out Day, and I don't think the law firm partners will be very impressed. Not about the singing; I just can't believe that she's taking a break from work! What is she thinking?

Don't tell Daria that today is Tap Dance Day, because her statement that she hadn't taken ballet in "Road Worrier" combined with Helen's reminisces about Daria falling at a dance recital leads me to assume her painful memory came from tap. Or maybe she was a little breakdancer. I would love to see that!

Fandom News!

• Who would you say is the worst Daria character, as in badly written?


• easmith shares some of his past Fanfic Author Interviews: "All My Children," "An Angel Named Mary Sue," and "April is the Cruelest Month."


• R.I.P., Tina Turner.

A Great Day for Any Turtles Named Ethan!

The good news is that Ms. Barch has somehow turned herself into a turtle in order to better celebrate World Turtle Day. The even better news is that she has also stranded herself on a desert island and will no longer be bothered by (or bother) any of those despicable males. Win-win!

I hope the Yeagers know that today is also National Ethan Day, so they should celebrate their son by...I don't know, building him an all-natural hammock or something. Freaking hippies.

Fanfic Update!

• Complicated Girls, by Adelina (part 1): "It was mid-January when Shiho moved to Lawndale. Sure, she already knew what it was like to live in America, but now she wasn't controlled by the Organization anymore. No more apparent fear of the Big Boss, and now it was time to make the most of the semester."


• Take Me Out at the Ball Game, by wilddogjj (part 2): "Quinn and Nicole were chatting over lunch. The topic of conversation was the new community baseball team since Quinn's husband is the short stop and Nicole's husband is the coach. Quinn was talking about what happened during the team's first practice."

Think Healthy, Eat Healthy, and Chase Rats With Fluffy Tails!

Looks like the Fashion Club is going to give World Meditation Day a try, but I'm not sure there would be much point. I mean, their minds have already been cleared of all thoughts, so why bother?

You could also try for a healthier lifestyle by celebrating Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day...or just take them to the Food in Film Festival and throw them at the screen.

When Quinn has finished meditating and eating carrot sticks, I hope she finally chooses between her three admirers because it's the twenty-second anniversary of "One J at a Time" and those boys have got to be tired of waiting for her to make up her mind. Unless they've gone off on another squirrel-related adventure and forgotten all about her.

Fandom News!

• Discuss the drag artist who couldn't get through security.


• Share your dreams in a new thread.

The Fast and the Fashionable

Seems like Stacy has no problem celebrating NASCAR Day, and I hope she has the time of her life. Never mind what Sandi might say about it; if she complains then just run her over in your sweet racecar!

Today is also World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day, and I hope Helen asks Willow to help her with the gardening process. Not because I think the Morgendorffers are likely to eat any vegetables other than tomato sauce, but because I kind of want to see her fall on her ass again. That always cracks me up.

If vegetables aren't your thing, then you could celebrate Plant Something Day instead. It's like the holiday creators gave up and said "Look, I don't care. Just take something and shove it in the dirt, okay?" I suppose that means that Memorial Crutches are okay!

Fanfic Update!

• Take Me Out at the Ball Game, by wilddogjj (part 1): "Jim's uncle, Vito Carbone, is driving while a scantily clad brunette in her 20's (not his wife) rides shotgun."


• The Youngest Barksdale (Iron Chef: Daria The Youngest Barksdale), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 7): "It didn’t take long for Daria to find out what happened. As she and Scarlett left school that afternoon, they found Andrea waiting for them in the parking lot."

Should We Also Celebrate the Diploma Frames?

Daria and Jane sure look pleased about National Graduation Tassel Day, and that's gotta be one of the weirdest holidays I've ever seen (and I've posted some real doozies here). I mean, why the tassel, specifically, and not the whole hat? For that matter, what does the hat matter when the person graduating is the one who did all the work? Did a tassel manufacturing company bribe someone? Am I overthinking this? (Yes.)

If you're tired of hearing me go on at length about a nutty holiday, then you're definitely not going to like National Walnut Day. But never mind what I have to say; go out there and crunch a bunch of your nutty friend's lunch!

Fandom News!

• Talk about your favorite classic Disney attractions that no longer exist.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Thelma Harper and Roseanne Conner.

You Could Bring Flowers to Your Family!

Looks like Kevin and his imaginary girl are celebrating Bring Flowers To Someone Day, which I'm sure was not invented by floral companies to increase profits. Not at all. If anyone wants to bring me flowers, I am especially partial to the chocolate roses. Thanks in advance!

I hope the Morgendorffers know that today is International Day of Families, so they should spend some extra quality time together. Or at least Helen should try not to work too late and Quinn could try admitting to someone that Daria isn't really her cousin. I like to keep expectations low.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Ravenclaw: The Legend of Sporting Joe, by Meester_Lee (part 14): "On Sunday morning, Julia informed her mother that she’d rather stay at the hotel than at the set. Her mother accepted, but three hours later, Julia was regretting her decision."


• Spacetrapped, by chaoslordsquidward (COMPLETE!): "Over the past few days, Sandi has had several sessions with various intelligence officers. She knows that cooperation would give her the best chance at not spending years in prison."

"Stupid smoke pellets get stuck so damn easy...."

The Helen Express is chugging along right on time (or, knowing Helen, ahead of schedule) because it's National Train Day! Shout out to Derek, fandom's own train enthusiast, and I hope Jake has time to play with his model trains today.

If you have kids, take care of kids, or used to be a kid, then happy National Babysitters Day to you! Please spare a thought to those poor brave souls forced to take on the young Morgendorffer children, as I don't think they've ever recovered from the experience.

Fandom News!

• Oz Daria Con is coming back.


• Wouter found a possible real life inspiration for Jane.


• Which fantasy/SF world would you like to live in?

Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo....

Daria's having a rough time of it on Twilight Zone Day, but she should look on the bright side. Maybe she'll end up in a parallel universe where Brittany and Kevin are smart!

Nah. That's too bizarre, even for Rod Serling.

For a tamer holiday, I can recommend Hostess Cupcake Day. If you want to get some chocolate desserts, just ask Brittany! She's a great hostess...cupcake.

Fanfic Update!

• Construct, by FictionAuthorofFiction (COMPLETE!): "Today had been particularly awful, Daria thought to herself. There must have been a rumor about her going around, because people would not stop watching her all day."


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 64): "Anna Coulthard had not been very friendly, welcoming at all or even cooperative when Lockie finally came back with a specialist that day, in fact she had turned quite hostile and yet the doctor provided a diagnosis after analyzing her patient for about thirty minutes."


• Mystery Incorporated in Lawndale (World's Shortest Crossover XV: A New Era In Crossovers), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "Daria walked out with Velma to the Mystery Machine. 'This is likely to be tedious, Daria,' Velma said. 'No doubt.'"


• Spacetrapped, by chaoslordsquidward (parts 1 and 2): "'What is your legal name?' The interrogator asked. The interrogator was a gray-skinned alien with black eyes and tendrils covering their mouth." (Part 2)

Where DO All the Lost Socks Go?

Let's all have a moment of silence for poor Lefty on Lost Sock Memorial Day, as Daria and Jane separated him from his mate, never to be reunited again. Alas, I'm sure Righty will never get over the grief.

Perhaps the Fashion Club will stay the night at Quinn's house tonight for National Sleepover Day, and if they're really lucky then Helen will wear her bumblebee pajamas! Unless Quinn has already burned them, of course.

Finally, I would wish Mr. DeMartino a happy National Teacher’s Day, but "happy" and "teacher" never go anywhere near each other when he's involved. Still, we could take up a collection to buy him a new pair of pants to celebrate!

Fandom News!

• Discuss the coronation of King Charles.


• Vote in the Deadliest Warrior poll between Mr. Fantastic and Plastic Man.

Not Everyone is Cut Out for Farm Life

Daria and Tom look very somber for Rural Life Sunday, but I don't see either of them sticking with the farm life. Once Daria figures out that you can't grow pizza, she'll be out of there before you can say "Grant Wood." Earl and Barbara, on the other hand, will still be out in the middle of nowhere selling bland chips and cellophane sandwiches.

Since today is also Radio Day, perhaps we should invite Bing and the Spatula Man out for a special broadcast! Or maybe not. I think I'd rather take them out to the farm and leave them there.

You Can Even Draw Cartoons Without Pants!

Jane's gotten into the spirit of Cartoonist Day, but I don't think Claude and Romonica will be impressed. We should, however, give a shout out to the Daria animators who made our favorite show a reality!

Sorry, Helen, but today is also National No Pants Day, so Jake and Trent can dress however they want. Even if there's a hurricane coming. Look, I don't make the rules; I just blog about them!

Ghosts and Sunshine! What a Mix!

Daria is clearly not enjoying National Paranormal Day, but I don't suppose Mrs. Sullivan is feeling too great about it, either. I hope the Lawndale High cheerleaders still have their exorcism supplies ready!

Today might be Wednesday, but apparently it's also Sun Day! I bet Daria's not going to be keen on this one, either. In fact, she might even ask if...wait for it...someone could turn down the sun!

Fanfic Update!

• The Angel Among Us, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Stacy was passed out at the back door while Tiffany stood over her. The reason for Stacy's shock was the fact that not only is Tiffany supposed to be dead but also that Tiffany now has a pair of white-feathered wings growing out of her back." (Part 3)


• Best Friends Forever, by Adelina (COMPLETE!): "(Felicity sits alone in the cafeteria, trying out the cafeteria food. Today was macaroni and cheese, and she seems content. Then, a girl comes around passing out envelopes, and approaches Felicity.) (Part 2)"


• Sleepless Night, by radiofox (COMPLETE!): "It twas a peaceful night in the Morgendorffer residence; not a sound to be heard in the entire house."

Once Upon a Time....

I don't think Daria has thought through her participation in Mother Goose Day. I mean, yes, she can spend the day reading and even make up her own macabre spins on old classics as she enjoys doing so much. But does she realize that she'll be followed around by a lot of kids? After all, she didn't even like kids when she was a kid.

Ms. Li, however, will be pleased to know that today is School Principals' Day! She will be less pleased to learn that the students intend to celebrate by bringing their own snacks into the school. Including unauthorized chocolate!

Fandom News!

• R.I.P., Jerry Springer.


• Talk about Dark Souls and strategies for playing.


• wouter posted his first Daria comic for 2023.


• Discuss possible fandom inclinations of the Daria cast.