Be a Dork Day
About Be a Dork Day
When is Be a Dork Day? This holiday is always celebrated on July 15
Today is Be a Dork Day, a July 15 holiday. If you are a dork, stand up, be counted, and be proud. If you are not currently a dork, it’s your chance to be one, if only for a day. We are not sure why you would choose to be a dork today or any day. But, if you are so inclined, go for it and certainly enjoy this day along with all it has to offer.
Not sure you want to be a dork? I don’t know about you, but it’s quite alright if you leave me out of this group. The adjectives used to describe a dork include awkward, clumsy, goofy, odd, out of touch, ridiculous, silly, and social misfit. I’m sure we missed a few attributes, but you get the picture.
What a Dork is not: A dork is not a nerd or a geek. Nerds and geeks have a higher IQ, and while quirky, they are held to a higher level of esteem.
How to Celebrate and Participate in Be a Dork Day
We see two opposite ways to celebrate Be a Dork Day. Here are a few ideas:
- Act like a dork.
- Or, do the opposite and try not to be a dork.
Today's Quote
“Eggs are fantastic for a fitness diet. If you don’t like the taste, just add cocoa, flour, sugar, butter, baking powder and bake at 359 degrees for 30 minutes” – – Author Unknown
History and Origin of Be a Dork Day
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This Day in History
In addition to Be a Dork Day, here are some things that happened on July 15:
- French chemist and inventor Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès patents margarine. (1858)
- German Hans Riegel Sr. creates gummi bears. (1920)
- We celebrate the birth of painter Rembrandt Van Rijn, born on this day in 1606.
Related Holidays
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More July 15 Holidays
In addition to Be a Dork Day, here are more July 15 holidays we are sure you will enjoy:
Cow Appreciation Day– Go out and give a cow a hug
More About Today
Find more about the “goings on” on this date.
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in July. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous July Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Be a Dork Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Rhododendron
Recipe of the Day: Leeks Au Gratin
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