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Get ready to unleash your inner gorilla on January 31 for Gorilla Suit Day! This quirky holiday was first created in 1963 by Don Martin, a cartoonist for Mad Magazine, as a way to celebrate the "absurdity of life". It's a day where people of all ages can dress up in gorilla suits and embrace their wild side. Whether you want to go all out with a full costume or just wear a simple mask, this day is sure to bring some laughter and fun into your life. So don't be afraid to go bananas and join in on the celebration!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gorilla Suit Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cartoonist Don Martin creates Gorilla Suit Day as part of a storyline in Mad Magazine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1963-1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cult Popularity Growth</div><div class='timeline-text'>The idea of Gorilla Suit Day spreads among Mad Magazine's readership, gaining cult status over the next decade.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mainstream Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gorilla Suit Day begins to receive mainstream attention, with it being featured and recognized in various media outlets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internet Amplification</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the advent of the internet, Gorilla Suit Day reaches a broader audience globally through online celebrations and social media.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gorilla Suit Day in Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, Gorilla Suit Day is celebrated at home, with people sharing their celebrations online.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear a gorilla suit all day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Embrace the holiday and wear a gorilla suit all day long! Let your inner primate out and have some fun with it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a gorilla-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a gorilla-themed party! Decorate with banana-themed decorations and have some fun gorilla-inspired treats.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch gorilla documentaries</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the opportunity to learn more about gorillas by watching documentaries about them. You can gain a deeper appreciation for these amazing animals on this special day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to the zoo dressed in a gorilla suit</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local zoo while dressed in a gorilla suit! You'll surely turn some heads and have a great time pretending to be a real gorilla.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create gorilla-inspired art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make some gorilla-inspired art! It can be anything from a drawing or painting to a sculpture or even a gorilla costume. Let your imagination run wild!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and silly holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gorilla Suit Day is a lighthearted and silly holiday that gives people a chance to let loose, don a gorilla suit, and have some laughs. It's a great way to break out of routine and inject some humor into our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gorilla Suit Day is a shared experience - everyone participating is dressed up in the same goofy costume, bringing a sense of unity and camaraderie. Plus, it's always fun to see how creative people can get with their costumes!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It allows for self-expression</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With so many gorilla suit variations out there, Gorilla Suit Day gives people the opportunity to express themselves in unique and unconventional ways. Whether you prefer a classic full-body suit or want to get more creative with your own design, the options are endless.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Gorilla Suit Day stems from a Mad Magazine Comic strip</h3><p class='facts-content'>Don Martin, a cartoonist for Mad Magazine, created Gorilla Suit Day in a comic strip where a character is bamboozled into wearing a gorilla suit on that day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Don Martin released a compilation book titled 'Don Martin Steps Out!'</h3><p class='facts-content'>The idea of Gorilla Suit Day gained momentum when Don Martin released his sixth book which included the impactful comic strip about the quirky holiday.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Famous personalities have participated in Gorilla Suit Day celebrations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Over the years, several famous personalities, including cartoonist Mark Evanier and Simpsons creator Matt Groening, have publicly celebrated Gorilla Suit Day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The holiday has also been celebrated in cartoons and comics</h3><p class='facts-content'>Other than Mad Magazine, different cartoons and comics, including 'Garfield' and 'The Simpsons', have acknowledged and celebrated Gorilla Suit Day, spreading its fame.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Gorilla Suit Day has supported wildlife conservation</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many Gorilla Suit Day enthusiasts use the holiday to raise awareness for gorilla conservation, making the seemingly silly holiday contribute to a serious cause.</p></div></div>
Gorilla Suit Day is celebrated on January 31 every year. In 2024, Gorilla Suit Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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