Wear Something Gaudy Day
About Wear Something Gaudy Day
When is Wear Something Gaudy Day? This holiday is always observed on October 17
Wear Something Gaudy Day is today. Surely, this October 17 holiday is your chance to really stick out in a crowd. The word “gaudy” refers to something bright, gay, cheap, showy, outlandish, or otherwise not in good taste.
Have a little fun on this day. For just one day, forego fashion and style. Pick out clothes to wear today, that do not match, ones with colors that clash. If you look at them and say “I wouldn’t be caught dead in that”, then it’s the perfect outfit for this day. Look for something to wear that’s really wild and wacky, and will stick out like a sore thumb wherever you go. If you don’t have anything like this in your wardrobe, perhaps a friend does.
Note: If you’re always garbed in gaudy attire, this is your day to look like everyone else!
How to Celebrate Wear Something Gaudy Day
Here are some ideas how to celebrate and enjoy this garish holiday:
- Wear gaudy clothes to work, school, and around town.
- Have a party. Of course, the guests must dress in gaudy attire
Today's Quote
“Why pay a dollar for a bookmark? Why not use the dollar as a bookmark?” – – Steven Spielberg
History and Origin of Wear Something Gaudy Day
The roots of this day go back to the hit 1970s television comedy show “Three’s Company”. During one episode, Larry Dallas (played by Richard Kline), declared a Wear Something Gaudy Day. It’s amazing how something like a television show can cause a new holiday to be born.
This Day in History
Here are some things that happened on this day:
- Mobster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion. (1931)
- Joe Pedott of San Fransisco, CA. applies for a U.S. patent for the Chia Pet. See Chia Pet Day. (1977)
- Rap Singer Eminem was born on this day in 1972.
More October 17 Holidays
Betides Wear Something Gaudy Day, here’s another October 17 holiday for you to enjoy:
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Wear Something Gaudy Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. October holidays are no exception. Consequently., at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
