She Prefers Her Potatoes in Cheese Fry Form

I don't think National Tater Day is Daria's favorite holiday, but maybe if you threw in some sour cream and chives she'd like it a little better. Hopefully it's at least been cooked, although knowing Jake's cooking skills and short attention span, it's kind of a toss-up.

If you have potatoes or other produce, be sure to thank a farmer because today is National Farm Workers Day! No word on whether or not Trent ever became a farmer paid not to grow crops, but I'm sure Daria wishes he had refrained from growing that potato.

Finally, today is the anniversary of both "Malled" in 1997 and "The F Word" in 2000. The only potatoes eaten were the fries at the mall food court, and the students utterly failed to succeed at doing any farming.

Janet, Warrior Science Teacher

Either Ms. Barch is celebrating Lucy Lawless's birthday or she's finally got a clear shot at Mr. DeMartino. Then again, why can't it be both?

Today is also National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, so head over to Earl and Barbara's for some homemade potato chips! Just don't fight the dip. The dip will always win. Resistance is useless!

Finally, today is the anniversary of the episode "The New Kid" in 1998. It was the first (and almost only) appearance of Ted DeWitt-Clinton, a shamefully underused character. Good thing we have fanfic to make up for the loss!

Fanfic Update!

• Party at 111 Howard (Iron Chef: Party at Casa Lane), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 6): "Andrea entered Jane's room after some hesitation. She saw that there were many art supplies. 'But is there a large tub of paint?'"

And the Loser Is....

Daria's getting ready to thank her agent for helping her win one of the Academy Awards being given out tonight, but she'll be disappointed to learn that the Academy doesn't give out awards for dazzling academic achievement in the face of near-total misanthropy. Maybe next year, Daria!

Today is also Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day, so while Daria's in front of the microphone she might favor us with a rendition of "Well, Bust My Legs and Call Me Shorty." Go ahead, Daria! Win that CMA!

Fandom News!

• docforbin posted a new Iron Chef: Commercial parodies.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Magilla Gorilla and Grape Ape.


• R.I.P., Taylor Hawkins.

She's Still Standing!

Helen's all decked out for Elton John's 75th birthday, but I doubt that Vitale, Davis, Horowitz, Riordan, Schrecter, Schrecter, or Schrecter will be impressed by her ensemble. Still, you can't deny that she looks confident!

Today is also Waffle Day, but be sure to check the sell-by date before you eat any. You don't want to deal with poisoned waffles or a very mild stomachache!

Fanfic Update!

• Burned Out, by Wrabbit7 (part 26): "'Sylvie, I love you like a sister, but if you don't stop hugging me to your boobs every five minutes, I'm going to resort to drastic action.'"


• Daria: Spring Is Icumin In, by Meester_Lee (parts 5 and 6): "In the midst of life we are in death. Rikka had heard that phrase back in Vegas and had wondered where that came from." (Part 6)


• Lawndale Homecoming, by LadySparrow (part 8): "Daria met up once again at Pizza Empire for a few slices while Jane vented to her about the night before."

Watch Out for Puppy Kickers!

Shhh! The puppies are napping and you don't want to disturb them, especially on National Puppy Day. They're so cute when they're sleeping! And any other time, too. They're puppies, after all.

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Monster," which aired on this day in 1998. Always remember that Quinn's pores are:

1. cute
2. tiny
3. invisible

The life you save may be your own!

Fandom News!

• Daria will be appearing in another episode of Robot Chicken.


• Talk about comic strips that would make great animated series.

Iiiiii Goooooot Nooooo Striiiiings

Sorry, Jane, but even though today is World Puppetry Day, even being turned into a puppet will not make Tiffany funny. If anything, she has become slightly dumber. Only slightly.

Today is also Credit Card Reduction Day, a holiday that the Fashion Club will presumably ignore entirely in favor of that big sale at Cashman's.

Fanfic Update!

• Born in the USA, by ladyevil (part 2): "At Jim's Paintballing Jungle, Jim, dressed in fatigues, addressed the gathered students and adults on the specifics of the paintball course."

Sandi Can Eat Her Dust!

Stacy is having an awesome International Sports Car Racing Day, and the best part is that Sandi isn't there to ruin it for her. Yay, Stacy!

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "The Story of D," which aired on this day in 2001. Poor Daria suffered the first agonizing trial of rejection, but as an aspiring writer I'm sure it wasn't the last. Yay, Daria?

No Short Jokes, Please!

I see the Holiday Island leprechaun is excited for Saint Patrick's Day, so I guess he's made his peace with the congenital green beer thing. If you celebrate today, please do so responsibly!

Today is also Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, so let's take the opportunity to remind Daria that "we tell you over and over again that you're wonderful and you just...don't...get it! What's wrong with you?!"

Finally, it was on this day in 1997, 1999, and 2000 that the episodes "College Bored," "Daria Dance Party," and "Murder, She Snored" first aired. If you combine all three (rowdy frat boys, parties, and murder) you get a pretty rockin' St. Patrick's Day!

Fanfic Update!

• Born in the USA, by ladyevil (part 1): "On the road, two Lawndale High school buses were traveling to Jim’s Paintball Jungle. On the first bus was Mr. O'Neill, Mr. DeMartino, Daria, Jane, Alfred, Jodie, Mack, Kevin, and Brittany."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (COMPLETE!): "May started with a holiday. Hagrid and some of the older students spent the last several days of April gathering and stacking wood for a bonfire in one of the School’s green spaces and erected a May Pole in another." (Part 62) (Part 63)


• Fire in my head!, by 21stcentrenaissancelady (COMPLETE!): "Daria couldn’t get Tom’s gaze out of her mind. She remembered the exact moment."


• Lawndale Homecoming, by breitasparrow (part 7): "'You don’t have to do this,' Tom said as he watched Samantha pack up the last of her things. 'We’ve been doing well all this time.'"

Buzz Off!

Jane has the right idea for Buzzards Day, but comparing them to Claude and Romonica seems unfair to buzzards. At least buzzards don't make their prey feel insecure before they move in for the kill.

Today is also the Ides of March, so beware! The Ides might be planning to do something mean again.

Fandom News!

• Wouter posted a Top of the Pops video.

Warm Ears, Tired Brain

Quinn's sure enjoying Earmuff Day, but she won't be so happy when her friends find out those earmuffs cost them their provisions. Also, mid-March seems like an odd time to celebrate earmuffs. Wouldn't one of the colder months make more sense?

Today also begins the ridiculousness that we know as Daylight saving time, so I hope you all remembered to set your clocks forward an hour if needed. It's not like I was going to use that hour for anything useful like sleep, anyway, I guess. Grumble.

Fanfic Update!

• Burned Out, by Wrabbit7 (part 25): "Daria was surprised to find Jennifer at their meeting spot on the way to school, banging her head against the stop sign hard enough to make it wobble."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (part 60): "By the last week in April, Daria had learned an important lesson about Scottish weather: whatever the calendar date, Winter did not yield as easily as it did back in Texas."


• Daria: Sisterly Forgiveness, by UnbiasedStorytellerno1 (COMPLETE!): "'Hey Daria!' 'Hey Jane..' Jane ran down the street to where Daria was slowly treading to school."


• Doctor Who - Changes in Time and Space, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 4): "Alarms started blaring as the Stargate began to activate. 'Unscheduled Offworld Activation!' Harriman called."

Does an Apple a Day Keep the Mortician Away?

It's Johnny Appleseed Day (again), the holiday so nice they celebrate it twice! Still, Kevin is more than happy to plant some apple trees, especially as they'll be easier to grow than a memorial crutch.

Today is also National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, and if Daria followed her recommended career path then I hope she has a good one. Just...hopefully not by drumming up extra business.

Fandom News!

• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Dr. Gregory House and Dr. Shaun Murphy.


• LadySparrow wonders if Jane ever blushed in the show.

Brain Sold Separately

Quinn is celebrating the only person more artificial than herself on Barbie Day, which is the anniversary of the toy's premiere in 1959. Which makes the doll 63 years old. No wonder she's had so much plastic surgery!

Today is also National False Teeth Day, but I don't recommend you make yours out of stainless steel. Unless you really like Cyndi Lauper songs.

Finally, it was on this day in 1998 that the episode "I Don't" first aired. The marriage may not have lasted (I feel like Erin and Brian's making up at the end of "Aunt Nauseam" probably wasn't permanent), but the memories of Daria's ugly dress will last forever.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (part 59): "Daria had been back at Hogwarts for over a week when her real birthday came around."


• It's a Massively Overprivileged Life (The 1002 Deaths of Tom Sloane), by Lady Evil (COMPLETE!): "Tom ran up to his room. He was free!"


• Party at 111 Howard (Iron Chef: Party at Casa Lane), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 5): "In fact, Quinn wasn't far away. 'Oh!' she said when she realised when she saw the house up the street."

That's Not How the Food Pyramid Works

Jake's enjoying National Cereal Day, but I'm hoping he sets aside the super-challenging brain teasers and actually eats some breakfast. Quinn will probably have a bowl of Model Crunch, which I assume is without any calories or nutritional value whatsoever.

Today is also Plant Power Day, so power to the plants! Especially the ones that inexplicably sprout from wooden crutches.

Fandom News!

• Read and discuss an article about Daria's 25th anniversary.

"Isn't one of you enough?"

Looks like Quinn is celebrating Multiple Personality Day with her absolute favorite person in the entire world. If you have a Eunice within, let her out for a little while today! Especially if she keeps crying.

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Fat Like Me," which aired on this day in 2001. I have mixed feelings about the way body image issues are handled in this one, but I can't help but laugh whenever I hear Quinn shout "Did Cleopatra rest when she was inventing mascara? Did Neferiti rest when she was posing for statues? Did Helen of Troy rest when she was doing whatever it was she did? Beauty never rests! Now, swim, you cow, swim!" Classic.

Fanfic Update!

• ATTENTION WHORE MAGIC, by SPEEDCOREIDOLATER (parts 1 and 2): "'3...2...1...' Daria Morgendorffer knew her sister incredibly well - though to be fair, reading Quinn wasn’t exactly a daunting task." (Part 2)


• Café of Contention, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "'Class, I thought today we'd take a break from the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet to discuss the real-life tragedy that happened last night here in Lawndale. Let's share our feelings of violation following the loss of our beloved cybercafé, alt.lawndale.com. Who would like to start?'"


• Daria: Spin The Bottle, by Meester_Lee (part 8): "After walking by Axl’s piercing and tattoo parlor, Daria decided that while she was done shopping for the day, she’d have to talk to Mom and Dad about getting her ears pierced."


• Lawndale Homecoming, by LadySparrow (part 6): "The funeral was scheduled for ten o’clock that morning. Daria had called Jane the night before to give her the time and place."


• They're Standing on My Neck, by Blake C Stacey (BlakeStacey) (COMPLETE!): "The alley behind the Zon did not smell quite as bad as Daria had anticipated. Perhaps the cheap dead cigarettes covered the urine, or perhaps the beer had diluted the latter to the point that it was mostly water."

Lonely Old Ladies Like Dead Commies, Too!

Mrs. Blaine is pleased to note that today is World Hearing Day and, while she herself may be deaf, she's just glad to have some company. Even if said company is reading her some uber-violent stories.

On that subject, today is the anniversary of the episode "The Old and the Beautiful" in 1999, which marked Mrs. Blaine's only appearance. It was also on this day that the episodes "Esteemsters" and "Antisocial Climbers" aired, in 1997 and 2000. Happy anniversary to Daria, the TV show!

Fandom News!

• Happy Daria Day!


• Sureia has some thoughts on Through a Lens Darkly.

No, Not THAT Smile!

It's Share a Smile Day and Daria is sharing her best--or rather worst--smile with us. All I can say is that I'm glad we never had to see that smile in the regular series because...oof.

Today is also Plan a Solo Vacation Day, and the idea makes the introvert in me want to share a smile. I'm sure Amy is already planning this one, as well as all of the ways she'll make sure to rub Helen's nose in it.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria: Spin The Bottle, by Meester_Lee (parts 6 and 7): "Daria awoke feeling tired and irritable. It was one thing to have her hormones awaken: she liked that. It was something else to realize that she still had a lot of garbage from her past that she needed to sort out. That wasn’t so good." (Part 7)


• Lawndale Homecoming, by LadySparrow (parts 4 and 5): "The next morning, Daria was awakened in her bed by Helen’s muffled shouting. She looked at her alarm clock. 9:30 am." (Part 5)


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 10): "Daria felt her breath quicken. She felt hot and cold at the same time. She felt her stomach churn violently. She hid behind one of the giant stuffed toys and started rubbing her left wrist, feeling only a little bad at ruining Jane’s paintjob."

I Choooooose Yoooooouuuu!

Tiffany hopes everyone is having a great National Pokemon Day, and Tiffany as a Pokemon actually makes sense. They don't speak much, and their favorite word is their own name. I doubt Tiffany could even take on a Weedle in a fight, though.

Today is also National Strawberry Day, so perhaps the Lawndale residents will mark the occasion by visiting the Big Strawberry. It's not like there's anything more exciting going on in town.

Fandom News!

• LadySparrow has a new Dye! Dye! My Darling observation.


• What do you think of the upcoming 80 for Brady movie?


• Check out BShaggy's art thread!

Bang!

Something tells me Daria's not really that into Pistol Patent Day, but that may just be because the specific pistol is pink. I wouldn't want to touch that with my bare hands, either.

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Partner's Complaint," which aired on this day in 2000. No pistols were involved, and considering how many people lost their tempers it's probably a good thing.

Fanfic Update!

• A Criminalé Summer, by LadySparrow (COMPLETE!): "Jane called Daria soon after getting off the phone with Tom, and gave her the update on the fire’s investigation."


• Daria: Spin the Bottle, by Meester_Lee (parts 4 and 5): "Daria lay flat on her back and staring at the ceiling. Hellfire and damnation, she thought. I thought I left all that crap behind when I left Highland, and here it is coming back to smack me in the face." (Part 4)


• Doctor Who - Changes in Time and Space, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 3): "'Unscheduled off world activation!' Sgt. Harriman called out as the gate activated. 'Closing the Iris.' The Iris closed."


• Lawndale Homecoming, by LadySparrow (parts 1 - 3): "Daria looked outside her apartment window in New York on a Tuesday afternoon, as she pulled the last cigarette out of its pack and lit it up." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Lawndale Splendor, by Two-Eyed Charlie (COMPLETE!): "NOTE FOR HIERONYMUS BOSCH: All right Jane, here we go. First new script in a while but...well, you'll see why."


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 9): "Alfred woke up at five in the morning to the ringing of his phone. 'Hello?' He grumbled, having answered with his eyes closed."


• The Youngest Barksdale (Iron Chef: Daria The Youngest Barksdale), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "Daria arrived at Lawndale High twenty minutes before homeroom. It was larger than her old school, but then that was a rather small (and exclusive) school."

Don't Try Blocking Paintballs with a Tennis Racket!

Daria's not impressed by Play Tennis Day, but she might have better luck if she stands facing the net. You know, the direction the ball comes in? She's putting in even less effort here than she does in volleyball.

Speaking of low effort Daria, today is the anniversary of the episode "The Daria Hunter" in 1998. While Daria didn't bother to try during the paintball game, she did show a surprising amount of stamina both in walking to see the Great White Shark and in not punching Jordana when she refused to shut up about the lousy tooth.

Fandom News!

• Discuss the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine.

Iiiitt's Iiiiiinnn theeee Caaaaards....

Tiffany has her tarot set ready for Card Reading Day, but I feel like this alter ego is unrealistic. Not only does it require Tiffany to read, but can you image how long it would take her to tell someone their fortune? The events she'd predict would already have happened by the time she got all the words out.

Today we also celebrate President's Day, or we would if the Holiday Island versions of the day weren't so obnoxious. No wonder the powers that be forced them to share the day.

Fanfic Update!

• A Criminalé Summer, by LadySparrow (parts 1 and 2): "It was hotter than hell that late June afternoon as Daria walked to Casa Lane to hang out with her best friend." (Part 2)


• Daria's Great Adventure, by dmsfanman (part 43): "Daria sat at her desk in the Martian Mission to the UN staring out the window. It was a beautiful morning."


• The Engineer and the Time Lady, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 12): "Alpha sighed. She was certain there was more going on with Nina and Aialah than they had let on."


• The Son That Never Was, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Quinn and Timmy were in the kitchen. Both were talking to a tripod-mounted camera." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Unnamed story (The 1002 Deaths of Tom Sloane), by Lady Evil (COMPLETE!): "Jane was fuming as she made her way to her cabin. How dare that Alison suggest such a grotesque thing? She was getting a bit fed up with people lately."

Cold, Refreshing Feminism!

Ms. Barch is celebrating the anniversary of the publication of the early feminist book The Feminine Mystique on this day in 1963 the only way she knows how: angrily. Of course, ever since the divorce, "angrily" is the only way she knows how to do anything.

Also on this day in 2001, the episode "Fizz Ed" first aired. Although the episode and its portrayal of shady business practices in schools is a little depressing (especially in hindsight), you can't help but be entertained by Ms. Li's absolute breakdown at the end. "Open up, you lousy damn machine! Give up the soda in your bowels!"

Fandom News!

• welltemperedclavier has a rant about The Rings of Power trailer.


• Share your current writing projects.


• Erin M has a random observation about Mr. DeMartino.

It's Not Over Until the Fashionista Sings

Quinn's making a dainty garland for her head so she can sing the lead role in "Madama Butterfly," which premiered on this day in 1904. Mr. DeMartino will be happy to know that the performance is not taking place in the automotive department.

If opera isn't your thing, you could instead enjoy the musical episode "Daria!," which aired on this day in 1999. There aren't any butterflies, but there is a hurricane...kind of.

Fanfic Update!

• At the Mountain Mountains of Madness (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have), by Two-Eyed Charlie (COMPLETE!): "Daria Morgendorffer, a graduate student in anthropology at Miskatonic University, heard a rapping at her chamber door."


• Special Ted, by WildDogJJ (COMPLETE!): "Quinn is in the kitchen frosting a chocolate cake. With her is an East Asian woman who looks like Tiffany with a Brittany-sized rack."


• Unnamed story (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have), by ladyevil (COMPLETE!): "Kevin was on his way to school when a red skinned man with horns appeared in a cloud of sulfur."

Loneliness and Candy Made a Good Team!

Looks like Jane and Tom are making very sure that Daria doesn't forget today is Singles Awareness Day. Considering she gets her revenge, I'm not too worried.

In fact, thanks to a Huffington Post article published ten years ago, we know that Daria actually likes February 15th because of the half-priced candy. And I'm right there with her on that one!

Fandom News!

• RIP, Ian McDonald and Ivan Reitman.


• Read about Anne Bernstein in Animation Magazine.


• meesterlee wonders about other Highland High transfers to Lawndale.


• Join cfardellbrenorenz29's new Round Robin: Quinn (and other characters) in a Castle.

Jesse Learned Some New Four-Letter Words!

While the hair is pretty similar, I really don't think Jesse makes a good match as Howard Stern. For one thing, Howard Stern actually, you know, talks. Still, who would you rather have for World Radio Day? Bing and the Spatula Man?

Speaking of weird names, today is also Get a Different Name Day and you'd better choose one quick before all the good ones are gone. How about Esmerelda? Better follow Jake's wise advice: "You change your name, move to another state, get some ID. It's not too late to start over, Daria, it's not too late! You're still a young man! You don't have to live with your mistakes! Get out while you can!"

Fanfic Update!

• Convergence on Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 6): "'I haven’t a clue,' Peter said. 'There isn’t much data here,' the Doctor said."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (part 58): "Vernon Dursley sat in his chair and silently groused. As far as he was concerned, this workshop was a waste of time, the trainer was a twit, and the material he’d been required to read was complete and utter twaddle."


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 8): "'Take that, you son of a bitch!' Alfred shouting, firing his gun repeatedly. 'And that! And that! And here’s one for your old man!'"


• A New Anniversary (Linn's creative thread), by linnofthewoods (COMPLETE!): "One Saturday morning, 15-year-old Rose Norstein warily made her way from her bedroom towards the last place she'd seen her father, Olek: the downstairs master bedroom he shared with her mother, Veronika."

Trent Will Celebrate If/When He Wakes Up

I see Jake is enjoying himself for National Guitar Day, and I really hope he plays better than he cooks. Come to think of it, a good death metal song might be a good way to deal with some of his anger issues. A better catharsis than ranting, anyway.

This is also Make a Friend Day, but notice that it says a friend. Don't go crazy or anything, okay?

Fandom News!

• The winners of the Daria Fanworks Awards have been announced!


• RIP, Anne Bernstein.


• Discuss the museum security guard who defaced priceless artwork.

Mr. DeMartino's Pizza Days are Over

Well, Mr. DeMartino, look on the bright side for Toothache Day: You may not have any teeth, but at least you don't have to worry about toothaches! Okay, so that was a lame bright side.

Today is also National Pizza Day, and you can't call yourself a Daria fan and not like pizza!

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (part 57): "Those boys, she thought, shaking her head. Saying that her birthday was the same day as theirs."


• Unnamed story (Random Pairing Challenge 2021), by JoeMerl (COMPLETE!): "'NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE! NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE!'"

I Wonder Who Created This Holiday?

I think Quinn has missed the point of Send a Card to a Friend Day. She's supposed to send the cards to a friend, not just receive them. Then again, Quinn is her own best friend, so I guess it all works out. In a shallow sort of way.

Today is also National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, so have a pasta-riffic day and don't let it oxidize!

Fandom News!

• Time is running out! If you haven't yet voted in the Daria Fanworks awards, please do so now!


• Discuss the Archie crossover with Riverdale.


• tafka shares a writing prompt.


• welltemperedclavier has some thoughts on Hieronymous Bosch and music.

But It's Such a Lovely Day!

Everybody give it up for Al Roker (or his Daria doppelgänger) for National Weatherman's Day! He's trying to warn us all about a potential hurricane, but it's hard to make himself heard over all the singing. Man, given more recent events, Quinn's dismissive "What does science know" sounds less and less funny every day, doesn't it?

Fanfic Update!

• Gazebo, by Saffron Panther (COMPLETE!): "Daria blinked. A hazy stream of white-yellow light ahead of her revealed a stretch of grass emerging from the darkness."

Beats Kitchen Sink Stew, I Guess

Someone should tell Helen and Jake that they can just celebrate Feed the Birds Day with birdseed. I mean, I don't want to mess with it if they're happy, but...yuck.

Today is also The Day the Music Died in 1959, which refers to the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson and not, sadly, the breaking up of Mystik Spiral. I'd give them one more fight, tops.

Fandom News!

• Please remember to vote in the Daria Fanworks awards!


• RIP, Howard Hessman.


• Join in JoeMerl's Random Pairing Challenge 2022.

Candy and Staying in Bed? Yes Please!

Looks like Jane is going to have to go with Plan B for Decorating With Candy Day, unless decorating one's teeth with gummy bears counts. Something tells me that it does not count.

Today is also National Get Up Day, which Trent is definitely going to pass on. Getting up is overrated, anyway.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (part 56): "The power came back on and the train began to move again. They’d lost over a quarter of an hour from what Daria had hoped would be a comfortable connection with the Hogwarts Express."


• High School Never Ends, by WildDogJJ (part 3): "Daria and Jane were walking and talking. The subject of their conversation was their visit to the Thompson's."


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 7): "'Hi, I’m Artie!' he said as he entered the rec room. 'I know.' Daria said from her seat at the chess table. 'Do you want to be white or red?'"


• Return of the Runaway (Iron Chef: Runaway Daria), by cfardellbrenorenz29 (part 4): "She entered the Oakwood library. 'Hi,' she said to the librarian. 'I'm traveling to Lawndale, could you provide information on that town?'"


• Shameless Self Insert Into Daria, by James the Lesser (part 8): "Jane works on a painting as Daria flips through channels. 'I'm stuck babysitting tomorrow.'"

BEEEEEEEP!

I don't know if Upchuck is going to celebrate National Inane Answering Message Day again, but he'll have a hard time topping these hits from the Daria Diaries:

"This is Charles. I can't come to the phone right now, because I am occupado. I could tell you what I am doing, but let's not ruin the mystery. At the tone, leave your name, number, and the time you called, and I will get back to you as soon as I can tear myself away from my life of intrigue, about which I cannot be specific, lest I put both my life and yours in danger."

"No, no...not now, girls! This is Charles Ruttheimer the Third, and you have reached my answering machine...please, ladies, patience!...speak clearly at the tone and...I'm on my way, my dears!...they so hate to be kept waiting...anyway, I'll get back to you as soon as possible...if this is an emergency, well, so is a woman on fire!"

"You have successfully contacted the underground grotto of The Ruttheimer Group, currently engineering our secret plan to achieve world domination by the year 2010. If you would like to know more about our plans to gain global control of mass media, subjugate the military forces of every nation on Earth, and install Charles Ruttheimer the Third as supreme ruler of all humankind, please leave your name and address at the beep, and we will send you an informative brochure and a free bumper sticker."

Either he's way behind schedule on that world domination thing or he took over so seamlessly I didn't even notice. You're doing a pretty crappy job at the moment, Upchuck.

Fandom News!

• Voting is now open for the Daria Fanworks awards!


• Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring.


• welltemperedclavier has a rant about Reddit.


• Amazon pulls an Ultra Cola.


• Two-Eyed Charlie provides a brief look into the mindset of the "Freedom Convoy."


• RIP, Peter Robbins.

A Snark Universally Acknowledged

Quinn and Daria don't look entirely convinced that this is the right way to wish Pride and Prejudice, published on this day in 1813, a happy anniversary. Honestly, though, with the novel's combination of romance and satire, this seems like the ideal book for the two of them to share an interest in.

Today is also the anniversary of Jackson Pollock's birth on this day in 1912. Jane might celebrate by doing another gigantic art project in his honor...or she may decide that she values sleep and sanity too much to put herself through that again.

Fanfic Update!

• Convergence on Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 5): "The Doctor and Quinn were halfway back to the Morgendorffers’ house, when they heard a strange noise. 'What was that?' Quinn asked."


• Daria Ravenclaw: The Year of the Owl, by Meester_Lee (part 55): "If there was one word Daria had to use to describe her last morning with the Fink-Nottles, she’d use 'frantic.'"

G'day!

Brittany's found a new and exciting way to celebrate Australia Day, which makes me wonder if Lawndale High has a new exchange student. Considering how she reacted to the French student, maybe Brittany's got a thing for a foreign accent.

Today is also Spouse's Day, so if you have a spouse then be extra nice to them. Helen and Jake, if their marriage in general is any indication, will celebrate by having an argument and then racing each other to the bedroom. It's messed up, but it works for them.

Fandom News!

• Discuss the latest developments with Russia and Ukraine.


• Erin M has a general writing announcement.

Do They Make Peanut Butter Flavored Beer?

Girls, this is not the recommended way to celebrate National Peanut Butter Day! Trent's got the right idea--let some peanut brittle hijack your brain! Of course, between the sandwich and the nut stand, I think Daria is pretty much over all nuts, forever. And I don't blame her.

Today is also Beer Can Appreciation Day, something that Ms. Barch's husband and Kevin Thompson can both get behind. I feel like those two would actually get along really well, come to think of it. And wouldn't that just make Ms. Barch furious?

Fanfic Update!

• Lawndale Lions fell Oakwood Taproots; Claim 1st Place in Division (T.E. Charlie's "Bargain Bin"), by Two-Eyed Charlie (COMPLETE!): "OAKWOOD - What's this? A spot atop the Senior Division 1 football standings, all alone, shaking in the cold? Looking for warm hands to hold it?"


• Tall like me, by ST91 (part 4): "Daria was standing in front of the classroom where the history lesson was taking place. She knew what was going to happen, it was inevitable."

Cat, Do You Like Polka Dots?

Jake is trying to celebrate National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day, but I don't think Mr. Whiskers has any questions. Unless "would you get the hell out of my personal space before I claw your face off?" counts as a question.

Today is also National Polka Dot Day, which is good news for Mrs. Johansson...unless she's taken Quinn's advice about the vertical stripes.

Fandom News!

• R.I.P., Meat Loaf and Louie Anderson.

Cheesy Penguins?

Sandi's trying out a new look for Penguin Awareness Day, and I don't think Waif Magazine would approve. So, if you see a penguin today, wish it a happy holiday!

Today is also National Cheese Lover Day, so it would be a good day to stick your entire head in the fridge and talk about how much you love cheese in a squeaky squirrel voice. Or maybe that's just Jake.

Fanfic Update!

• Ape Rape (Scenes No Daria fanfic should have: The Closing Walls of Schloss Morgendorffer and Casa Lane), by Smijey (COMPLETE!): "'Honey?' Daria looked up from her work. She was revising what would hopefully be the final draft of her new Melody Powers novel."


• Daria in the Background, by cfardellbrenorenz29 (part 7): "'In Economics, we call this flow,' Mrs. Diane Bennett said. 'We have a scenario of supply and demand, where a new demand is created by a previous supply. Does everyone follow?'"


• Fizzled Out, by Erin M (COMPLETE!): "The week progressed, and it was on Wednesday when Leonard Lamm tightened the noose even further."


• High School Never Ends, by WildDogJJ (part 2): "The regional MTA train from New York arrived at the station. The regional MTA was a commuter line running from New York City to Philadelphia, and one of the stops on the line is Lawndale."


• In Morning, by hideousmirror (COMPLETE!): "Waning orange sunlight filled the house as she silently padded her way to her love’s art studio, carefully as not to disturb the creaky floor boards."


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 6): "'All right, here's the plan.' Trent said as he drove up to Lawndale High with Jane and Daria. 'I'll sit right here with my foot on the accelerator, ready to burn rubber.'"


• Tall like me, by ST91 (part 3): "Some things never change. Thought Daria as her gaze wandered from one side to the other of Mrs. Manson's study."

What's a Good Synonym for Magazine?

Daria's just looking back at the feature article about her in Animation Magazine that appeared on this day in 2002. In it, Glenn Eichler discussed some of his thoughts on Is It College Yet? and the end of the series as a whole.

Today is also Thesaurus Day! Have fun/amuse yourself/revel as you celebrate/jubilate/honor this holiday/festivity/fete!

Fandom News!

• The deadline to nominate Daria fanworks is tomorrow!


• Talk about TV shows that upend certain tropes.

Here There Be Cheerleaders

A small suggestion for Kevin: start observing Appreciate a Dragon Day now...or start running. I mean, Brittany has a short temper even when she's in human form; does anyone really want to test her when she can breathe literal fire?

Today is also International Hot and Spicy Food Day, and I hope Jake will be abstaining this year. Otherwise he, too, will be breathing fire.

Fanfic Update!

• Barracudas (Malevolent Persecution), by SPEEDCOREIDOLATER (COMPLETE!): "Jane slunk to her room. She was planning on going to bed, hiding under her covers and forgetting the world exists, but her legs only took her as far as the other side of her door."


• High School Never Ends, by WildDogJJ (part 1): "It's graduation day at Lawndale High. The class of 2000 is assembled on the football field, where a stage has been erected, while their families are in the bleachers."


• Made in America, by ladyevil (parts 4 and 5): "'Dad?' Daria asked as they rode in the car. 'You said you were taking me out for frosty chocolate milkshakes.'" (Part 5)


• Tall like me, by ST91 (part 2): "Once inside the building, Daria joined her sister. The two Morgendorffer sister were in a small group with other transfer students."

Let's Go Fly a--GAHHHH!!!

I really don't think Mr. DeMartino should be celebrating International Kite Day in the middle of a lightning storm. Especially with his heart condition. And eye issues. And stress levels. And...everything else, really. Just a bad idea all around.

In fact, I hope that he'll start observing World Logic Day instead, and come in out of danger. However, considering some of his more questionable life choices, logic probably isn't his strong suit.

Fandom News!

• Time's running out to nominate Daria fanworks!


• In a surprise to no Daria fans, sarcasm is a sign of intelligence.


• RIP, Ronnie Spector.

Kiss Upchuck? Not For All the Tea in China!

I'm not sure what Daria's got in her mug, but I hope it's tea because today is National Hot Tea Day! I could see Daria as a tea drinker, actually. Not any of the fancy flavored ones, but regular hot tea.

Today is also Kiss a Ginger Day, and I have no doubt that Joey, Jeffy, Jamie, and every other boy at Lawndale High will be lining up to celebrate with Quinn. Upchuck, however, will probably be disappointed by the turnout.

Fanfic Update!

• An Annoying Truth, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "A black Lincoln Continental pulled into the driveway. After the car came to a stop, Jake Morgendorffer emerged."


• Convergence on Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 4): "Quinn arrived at the portal, where she found the Doctor waiting on the other side. 'So?' he asked."


• Fizzled Out, by Erin M (parts 9 and 10): "Abigail Treast lived in a subdivision on the south end of Manassas. Tract homes and tidy (albeit yellow due to the winter) lawns abounded." (Part 10)


• I've Been Eating (For You), by Emberglade (part 1): "'I’m just saying, if we want to be ready for prom we should seriously start dropping some carbs. I say, we collectively pick some foods and completely cut them out.'"


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 3): "Daria was in her room trying to find something good on TV. She came across an ad Sick Sad World was doing for their new line of books called 'Into the Unknown and the Mysterious.'"


• medium special, by marcaskane (commanderdameron) (COMPLETE!): "It’s Boston, Daria concludes at first. Boston allows her to sink into herself a little bit, become just that hint less obtrusive."


• Rude Awakening: A Strange Christmastime Special, by DIsaac (part 5): "(Kevin drove down to Columbus Commons under the guise of just going down and seeing the lights. Kevin has something much bigger planned. The good thing about the story is that she doesn’t suspect something major is about to happen!)"


• Tall like me, by ST91 (part 1): "'Girls, I just want you to know your mother and I realize it's not easy moving to a whole new town ... especially for you, Daria, right?' said Jake Morgendorffer to his eldest daughter while driving his blue Lexus."


• Zero Worship, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Quinn and Jim have sat Tommy down in the living room for a very stern lecture. Quinn said 'Cussing out your teacher!!! What the hell!?!'" (Part 3)

A Day for Peculiar Plants

Let's all wish a happy Houseplant Appreciation Day to the Morgendorffer family houseplant! Of course, it's more than likely that the plant is plastic, since I have a hard time believing that they would be able to keep a plant alive.

Today is also Peculiar People Day, and when it comes to the Daria cast...well...take your pick!

Fandom News!

• Please remember to nominate Daria Fanworks!


• RIP, Peter Bogdanovich, Sidney Poitier, Dwayne Hickman, and Bob Saget.

"See something you like or just browsing?"

Jane's happy to observe Male Watcher's Day, and from her expression she likes what she sees. Just be careful, Jane--you don't have the best track record when it comes to choosing guys.

Today is also Typing Day, which Daria is more likely to celebrate. It seems to be her medium of choice for writing, unless she's got a cool video game in progress.

Fanfic Update!

• Child Disservices, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "The outside of the house looks no different from when we last saw it twelve years ago. The only thing that's different is the cars in the driveway. Quinn now drives a white 2014 Cadillac Escalade while Jim now drives a blue 2016 Camaro ZL1." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• Deleted Scene from "Prize Fighters" (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have), by Two-Eyed Charlie (COMPLETE!): "Daria and Tom are in Daria's room. Daria has a piece of paper and a pencil, and it's clear to the audience that she's been making some sort of list."


• Jane's Day in Bed, by hideousmirror (COMPLETE!): "Jane groaned as she woke up in her small Boston apartment, annoyed that the day was able to snake it’s way through the cracks of the blackout curtains."


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 2): "Mr. O’Neill tapped on the door of the nurse’s office where Daria was laying on a couch. 'Hey.' he said. 'Heard what happened in DeFoe’s art class.'"


• Zero Worship, by wilddogjj (part 1): "Mrs. Henderson is teaching her third-grade class. At age forty, Lisa Henderson is a dead ringer for Katie Holmes."

Cuddle Up With a Poet!

Jake and Helen look especially cute for Cuddle Up Day, which is a nice reminder that sometimes they can actually be sweet together instead of arguing with each other. Of course, the fact that this image comes from a fantasy sequence kind of undercuts that claim, doesn't it?

Today is also National Take a Poet to Lunch Day, and what poem could be more appropriate to the occasion than "The Greasy Fry"?

Fandom News!

• The time has come to nominate your favorite fanworks!


• What are your thoughts on the Morgendorffer marriage?


• Share songs you associate with Daria.


• A new Beavis and Butt-head film has been announced.

Have a Noodly Day!

May your pasta not oxidize on this lovely National Spaghetti Day, and may your spouse not get fed up with you and dump said pasta on your head. Trent will be happy to celebrate this one, as long as he can find someone who's got some spaghetti he can freeload. It's his favorite, after all.

Today is also Pop Music Chart Day, so it's Boys R Guys' time to shine! Or is it Guys 2 Guys? Guys 2 Lame?

Fanfic Update!

• Fifteenth Doctor Adventures, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "After the TARDIS had landed, Xander got off the floor. ‘He’s taking this rather well. Much like others I have traveled with in my previous incarnations,’ the Doctor thought."


• Made in America, by ladyevil (part 1): "At Lawndale High, in Ms. Defoe's class, Ms. Defoe was wandering amongst the students, checking on their progress."

No One's Going to Salute, Upchuck!

Upchuck is clearly regretting his impulsive decision to celebrate Run It up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day. Especially because you aren't supposed to run yourself up the flagpole. The good news is that he's now safe from Ms. Barch's plotting.

Today is also World Introvert Day, and I hope you'll all join me in celebrating...alone...without any other people...in peace and quiet.

Fandom News!

• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Ria Parkinson vs. Peg Bundy.


• What does canon mean to you?


• Discuss WildDogJJ's new series idea.


• R.I.P., Betty White.


• The 2021 Daria Fanfiction list has been updated.


• Join in the 2021 Daria Fandom Retrospective.

Begin the Countdown!

Something tells me that Daria isn't feeling the New Year's Eve party mood. If she stays up until midnight, it will only be to finish a book.

If you're feeling festive and/or nostalgic, check out the transcript of MTV New Year's Eve 2002, in which Daria made a cameo. Daria's wish for the coming year to be "at least the least suckiest" seems insanely optimistic in recent times, doesn't it?

Have a happy 2022, everyone!

Fanfic Update!

• Brittany - Party Time, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "Andrea came back to where Daria and Donna were. There was a lull in their activity. 'Quinn is up to something. I’m sure of it.'"