DAILY DIRT: May celebrations abound

May 4, 2025 | By Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 4, 2025

I did not know mosquitoes have 47 teeth — until today. You’re welcome … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,274 of The Daily Dirt.

1. Each month we pay tribute to silly holidays. May is no exception.

So, in case you didn’t know, these are actual, recognized holidays to celebrate this month. Here’s our medal winners, plus some worthy honorable mentions:

Gold medal: May 11, Eat What You Want Day

Keto, vegan, pescatarian … there are so many different diets and rules we set for ourselves to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle. But don’t you ever wish you could just cut loose and eat what you want? Well, this holiday is all about that, creating the perfect opportunity for bakeries, pizzerias and other indulgent food businesses to invite new customers to give in to those cravings for one day … and eat.

Silver medal: May 17, Pack Rat Day

Everyone has their secret clutter space, whether it’s a closet they never open or their entire house. Reach out to these pack rats and embrace the mess with a contest to see who has the craziest hoard at home.

Bronze medal: May 28, National Hamburger Day

Anyone can pick up a fast food burger on the way home, but this celebration isn’t about cheap fillers and frozen buns. Today’s the day for barbecue restaurants and other eateries to show off how they do a burger, with delicious pan-fried mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh tomato and lettuce, gourmet patties of all kinds, and your own special additions that no fast food place can possibly hope to compete with.

Honorable mention

May 4, Star Wars Day (Yes, may the fourth be with you, too)
May 4, International Respect For Chickens Day
May 9, Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10, World Belly Dancing Day
May 10, Hostess Cupcake Day
May 11, Twilight Zone Day
May 14, Root Canal Appreciation Day
May 16, World Eel Day
May 18, I Love Reese’s Day
May 21, Talk Like Yoda Day
May 27, Cellophane Tape Day
May 29, Learn About Composting Day
May 29, Put a Pillow On Your Fridge Day

2. Did you know (Part 352)

That mosquitoes have 47 teeth.
That the Hawaiian alphabet only has 12 letters.
That the world’s termites outweigh the world’s humans by about 10 to 1.
That “Mr. Potato Head” was the first toy ever to be advertised on TV.
That in South Korea there is an emergency phone number to report suspected spies. It’s 113.