National Harvey Wallbanger Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. The day celebrates the alcoholic drink made with vodka, Galliano liqueur, and orange juice. The drink used to be quite popular in the 1970s, however, it can still be readily found on bar menus. It is quite easy to make at home too and you can always experiment with the type of liqueur or switch up the variety of orange. The day is celebrated by mixologists and everyone who enjoys a good drink. Harvey Wallbangers have also been referenced in various TV shows and films.
National Dunce Day
National Dunce Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. The day commemorates the death anniversary of the Scottish philosopher, John Duns Scotus. His views ranged from brilliant to downright laughable. Duns Scotus believed that cone-shaped hats increased learning potential. He was of the opinion that knowledge would flow from the point of the cap, down, and into the head of the wearer, making that person smarter. This observation, of course, makes no sense and today, a person wearing a dunce cap is thought to be, well, a dunce. There was a positive side to his use of dunce caps — it motivated the wearer to learn more so they could be rid of the cap.
Abet and Aid Punsters Day
Abet and Aid Punsters Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. When all of us are experiencing withdrawals from October festivities, Abet and Aid Punsters Day comes to the rescue with poor jokes and terrible puns. The day encourages us to loosen up and laugh with each other. It is a celebration dedicated to laughter and making each other laugh with jokes, puns, and pranks. Sometimes the best way to cheer up is by indulging in silly or dad jokes. Instead of rolling your eyes at yet another bad pun, laugh along and come up with original punny jokes!