Welcome back to the odd and whimsical poetery of the Peeps related to holidaze! Let’s investigatewhat today is, because we need all the holidaze we can celebrate, right?
Lately, every day seems to be many holidays! Which is good, because we all have our favorites. So I will pick out a couple, and you can click the link above if you’re curious about the rest. This is anOpen Thread, so please feel free to add your favorite pomes and photoes and holidaze for today in the Comments!
Seriously, here’s the scoop:The Yellow Kid, the very first color comic strip, was first published today (May 5) in 1895. Gradually the comics became a staple in every newspaper in the country, and hence today has been designated as National Cartoonists Day.
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So don’t forget to hug a cartoonist and tell them how much you appreciate them! ;-) [If you can find one whilst she’s still sober!]
It is more widely celebrated in the United States, where it commemorates the battle, and celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. It is most celebrated in areas with large Mexican-American populations…. Today it is celebrated by many in the country, regardless of their ethnic background. Parades, parties, and festivals are part of the day. These events usually include mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, and traditional Mexican foods. The largest festivals in the country are held in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
Some have been critical of the day, saying it didn't have more widespread demographic appeal until it began being linked to Mexican alcoholic drinks….
Packed a picnic for the middle of the night,
Sandwiches, chocolate strawberries, liqueur taste just right,
Smoke a lil sumthin to make us feel so light,
My baby sister here, we can never feel so tight,
One candle burning flickering just right,
Here with our loves, the moon shines so bright….
“That was SOME picnic last night!”
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Please to show ‘em both some lubs!
In Loving Memory of Swampyankee:
Grabba da pootie belleh! Carefulleh!
And almost finally, please note da roolz:
PWBPeeps is a group that posts a daily diary and nightly open thread for animal lovers. We share photos, seek & give advice about pet health and behavior issues, support each other in times of sadness and stress, celebrate together when times are good, and on most days have an inordinate amount of fun.
Tricia, we’ll always miss ya!
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Violate ‘em and we’ll say that you drulez
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