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Get ready to embrace the absurdity of life with National Absurdity Day on November 20! This day was created as a way to celebrate and appreciate all things quirky, nonsensical, and just plain ridiculous. Whether it's telling jokes that make no sense or participating in wacky activities, this holiday encourages us to let go of our serious side and have some fun. So get ready to embrace your inner weirdness and celebrate the absurdities of life on this unique and entertaining holiday!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Absurdity Day Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Absurdity Day was created in the 1980s as a way to highlight and embrace the ridiculous and nonsensical aspects of life.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1990s, the holiday began to grow in popularity as people embraced a day devoted to fun and absurdity.</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'>Absurdity Challenges</div><div class='timeline-text'>Challenges and activities fitting the holiday's theme, like races with absurd obstacles, gained popularity in the new millennium.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Absurdity Day Social Media Presence</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise of social media platforms, the holiday began to get more online recognition in 2010.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 2018, National Absurdity Day became recognized internationally thanks to social media campaigns and viral trends.</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'>Host an absurd themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a party filled with absurdity! Ask everyone to dress up in ridiculous outfits and serve bizarre food and drinks.</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'>Play absurd games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a night of absurd game playing. Choose games that involve silly challenges or outrageous scenarios.</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'>Create an absurd art project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get your creative juices flowing by making an absurd art project. Use unconventional materials and let your imagination run wild.</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'>Watch an absurd movie or TV show marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some snacks, cozy up on the couch, and binge-watch your favorite absurd movies or TV shows. This is a great way to celebrate while also getting some laughs in.</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'>Dress up as your favorite absurd character</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get into the spirit of National Absurdity Day by dressing up as your favorite absurd character from a movie, TV show, or book. Bonus points if you can get your friends to do it too!</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 reminder to not take things too seriously</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Absurdity Day was created to celebrate all things absurd and nonsensical - a perfect excuse to let go of seriousness and embrace silliness. Take a break from the stresses of everyday life and have a good laugh on this holiday!</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 encourages creativity and imagination</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Absurdity can inspire out-of-the-box thinking, wacky ideas, and unconventional solutions. On National Absurdity Day, let your imagination run wild and see where it takes you! You might just come up with something brilliant.</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 brings people together in laughter</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's something infectious about absurdity - it can make even the most serious person crack a smile. Celebrating National Absurdity Day with friends or family can create memorable moments filled with laughter, bonding, and fun memories to look back on.</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'>Absurdity has proven benefits for creativity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research has shown that exposure to nonsense or absurd ideas can enhance problem-solving skills and trigger creative thinking. So your absurd activities on this day could have longer-lasting impacts.</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'>The term "absurd" has roots in Latin</h3><p class='facts-content'>The word "absurd" stems from the Latin "absurdus", which translates to "out of tune" or "ridiculous". It was later introduced into English as a legal term used to describe defendants who had no legal standing.</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'>Absurdist art and culture has a rich history</h3><p class='facts-content'>There's a whole genre of literature and drama known as "Absurdist" that evolved after World War II. It emphasizes human existence as nonsensical and often includes irrational and ludicrous scenarios.</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'>Animals are known to participate in absurd activities</h3><p class='facts-content'>Absurdity is not limited to human behaviour. From dogs chasing their tails to dolphins playing with bubbles, animals often engage in behaviours that may seem absurd but are part of their playfulness or exploratory instincts.</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'>Absurdist philosophy acknowledges the irrationality of life</h3><p class='facts-content'>The philosophical school of Absurdism stresses the conflict between human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life, and the inability to find any in a purposeless, meaningless or chaotic universe.</p></div></div>
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