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napoleonherself""Say Hi to Joe Day" probably sneaked up on you.
Today, April 28, is it, designed to recognize people named Joe and the many roles that average Joes play in American culture. But the holiday doesn't appear in almanacs or desk calendars. It's been on national television (thank Jay Leno for that), but President Bush hasn't decided to make it official yet. And unless you're a student at Service High, you won't know the holiday's founder from Joe Blow.
"Several people call me crazy," said instigator Joe Ewing, a senior at Service, "but they laugh when they say it."
Today marks the second year that Ewing, 17, and a handful of other Joe namesakes will celebrate. Participating Joes wear name tags; others observe the day by saying hi to the Joes in their lives. Supporters have grown from five Joes last year to 22 this year, with more than 100 non-Joes falling in line.
What inspired Ewing? Ask, and the fast-talking teen launches into a minute-long spiel -- in perfectly rehearsed deadpan -- about millions of Average Joes who head off to work each morning, drinking cups of Joe while reading about the G.I. Joes fighting overseas. At night, Ewing says, they come home to watch "Joe Millionaire" and eat sloppy Joes for dinner.[...]"
Are there any Joes here? I can't remember if there are. I don't think so.
Regardless, to any Joes who might come across this: hi! (hi void if not received on April 28th. details may vary. shipping and handling not included. do not nibble on farkle. see store for details.)
This is like the second-funniest holiday ever. Right behind Defenestration Of Prague Day. I approve ever so.
Today, April 28, is it, designed to recognize people named Joe and the many roles that average Joes play in American culture. But the holiday doesn't appear in almanacs or desk calendars. It's been on national television (thank Jay Leno for that), but President Bush hasn't decided to make it official yet. And unless you're a student at Service High, you won't know the holiday's founder from Joe Blow.
"Several people call me crazy," said instigator Joe Ewing, a senior at Service, "but they laugh when they say it."
Today marks the second year that Ewing, 17, and a handful of other Joe namesakes will celebrate. Participating Joes wear name tags; others observe the day by saying hi to the Joes in their lives. Supporters have grown from five Joes last year to 22 this year, with more than 100 non-Joes falling in line.
What inspired Ewing? Ask, and the fast-talking teen launches into a minute-long spiel -- in perfectly rehearsed deadpan -- about millions of Average Joes who head off to work each morning, drinking cups of Joe while reading about the G.I. Joes fighting overseas. At night, Ewing says, they come home to watch "Joe Millionaire" and eat sloppy Joes for dinner.[...]"
Are there any Joes here? I can't remember if there are. I don't think so.
Regardless, to any Joes who might come across this: hi! (hi void if not received on April 28th. details may vary. shipping and handling not included. do not nibble on farkle. see store for details.)
This is like the second-funniest holiday ever. Right behind Defenestration Of Prague Day. I approve ever so.
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