Gorilla Suit Day
Feeling goofy, playful, and a little bananas? Then it’s time to zip up a furry costume and embrace the chaos because National Gorilla Suit Day is here to celebrate silliness in the most unexpected way possible. National Gorilla Suit Day is celebrated every year on January 31.
This delightfully weird holiday reminds us that not every day needs logic or seriousness. Some days exist purely for laughter… and well gorilla suits.
Origin of National Gorilla Suit Day
While it may sound like a modern internet trend, National Gorilla Suit Day actually dates back more than 60 years. The holiday originated in 1963, thanks to legendary Mad Magazine cartoonist Don Martin.
In one of his iconic comic strips, Don Martin introduced the fictional concept of 'National Gorilla Suit Day.' In the story, a character mocks the holiday only to be hilariously attacked by gorillas and people wearing gorilla suits.
The joke resonated so strongly with fans that they decided to turn the fictional holiday into a real one. Since then, the tradition has lived on among comedy lovers, pop-culture fans, and people who simply enjoy celebrating the wonderfully absurd.
Don't Be Boring and Celebrate National Gorilla Suit Day
Wear a Gorilla Suit
- Wear it at home to scare family members
- Put it on for fun photos or videos
- If your workplace allows costumes, surprise your coworkers
- Join social media trends and post your gorilla moment
If you’re renting one, book early because yes, people actually do!
Fun Gorilla Facts!
- Gorillas are one of humanity’s closest living relatives. They share about 98% of their DNA with humans, making them extremely close cousins on the evolutionary tree.
- Gorillas travel in troops led by a dominant male called a silverback, who protects and guides the group.
- Most gorillas are vegetarian. Their diet is mainly leaves, stems, fruit, shoots, and bamboo, though some may eat small insects occasionally.
- Gorillas walk using their knuckles. Their unique form of locomotion, knuckle-walking, allows them to move on all fours while keeping their hands free for gripping.
National Gorilla Suit Day may sound strange and that’s exactly the point! Go bananas. Wear the suit. Celebrate the nonsense!
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