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🙃 National oPPOSITe Day ORIGIN & HISTORY
Opposite Day is a kid-friendly, likable, yet also unlikeable GAG (whoops it’s a palindrome) day! You can make it fUN or you could make it impossible. Use your creativity to come up with ideas to woefully love opposite, topsy-turvy, right and wrong day! January 25th is National oPPOSITe Day or is it? We’re a little confused.
To tell you the truth I spent all night trying to learn and tell you all about National oPPOSITe Day but in the end, I had to call it a day, or is that night? LOL! Truthfully it’s a day to not be exactly untruthful. It’s a day to explore your inner prankster. It’s a day when everyone can embrace a little humor and find some joy in doing things backward.
Instead of Buzz Lightyear saying “To Infinity and BEYOND!”, Woody could say “It’s LIMITED and right in front of your nose!”. Just remember Newton’s third law, “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”. Maybe call in and tell work you’re not coming and then a minute later be right there ready to go! Practice writing with your non-dominant hand, while the writing might not be the best you strengthen the muscles in your hand and it’s good for coordination.
🔄 HOW to Celebrate & Observe National oPPOSITe Day?
Not sure how to LOVE the day? We’ve got a few interesting ideas to consider that may help get you started.
Here are some activities that you can do on National oPPOSITe Day!
💙 Word PLAY
Learn different palindromes and teach children about them. STEP ON would be NO PETS.
💙 SHOW off
Listen to Katy Perry’s song Hot N Cold. Eat breakfast for dinner & dinner for breakfast. Definitely wear your hat or cap backward. Refer to ladies as guys and guys as dudettes. For a greeting say “see ya” and then when leaving say “well, hi there”. Play a game of limbo but instead, see how high you can jump or make a giant step.
💙 do NOTHING
If you celebrate National oPPOSITe Day then that’s contrary to opposite. So it’ll be just a regular day …
💙 RAISE Social Awareness
Use social media posts with the hashtags #NationalOppositeDay, #OppositeDayPrank, #Opposite, #OppositeDay, #OppositeForADay, #OppositeDayChallenge, #FunHolidays, #JanuaryHolidays, #Holiday, #FindADayToLOVE, #iHEARTdays to support the importance of celebrating, promoting, and sharing with the world why you ❤️ National oPPOSITe Day.
LEARN more about how to celebrate oPPOSITe Day
EIGHT Fun Facts you never knew about National oPPOSITe Day
- In an episode of SpongeBob Squarepants, Squidward tells SpongeBob about Opposite Day and that everyone must act opposite than usual to get SpongeBob to stop creating chaotic headaches for him. As you can imagine his plan blows up in his face.
- According to the Greek philosopher Anaximander, there’s a continuous war of opposites. He claimed that the material world is composed of opposites such as earth, air, fire, and water.
- Aristotle tells us of the Pythagorean table of opposites. This includes limited and unlimited, odd and even, unity and plurality, right and left, male and female, at rest and in motion, straight and curved, light and darkness, good and evil, and lastly square and oblong.
- In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin and yang symbols represents two opposites such as light and dark, male and female, and is a symbol of balance and harmony. Each complements one another; they both exist interdependently in the world but they are also separate.
- Author Jodi Picoult explores the concept of duality: opposing forces or elements, such as mind and body, or good and evil. “You couldn’t have strength without weakness, you couldn’t have light without dark, you couldn’t have love without loss.”
- The brain’s hemispheres are often associated with opposite yet different functions. The left hemisphere is linked to logical thinking, while the right is associated with creativity.
- The term “polar opposites” comes from the North and South Poles, which are diametrically opposed points on the Earth. The separation by the equator of the northern and southern hemispheres causes two naturally occurring opposites. The relationship between the Earth and the sun causes the seasons to be flip-flopped. In January, when it’s summer in South Africa, it’s winter in Iceland.
- The lunar phases are not seen upside-down from one another. However, the orientation of the Moon in the sky can appear to rotate by how many degrees in latitude the observer shifts on the globe. For example, when viewed from the southern hemisphere, the Moon appears to be upside-down compared to its appearance in the northern hemisphere.
Famous PEOPLE also born on January 25th
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Robert Burns
National poet of Scotland best known for penning the poem “Auld Lang Syne”, now traditionally sung on New Year’s Eve throughout much of the English-speaking world bidding farewell to the past year. Born 1759.
ROBERT BURNS Quote
There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing.
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Virginia Woolf
Troubled British writer best known for “Jacob’s Room” or “To Lighthouse”. Considered to be one of the most important modernist novelists of the 20th century. Born 1882.
VIRGINIA WOOLF Quote
If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people.
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Dean Jones
American actor best known for starring in Herbie VW movies like “Love Bug”, “Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo”, and “That Darn Cat!”. He was born in Decatur, Alabama USA in 1931.
DEAN JONES Quote
“I want to be a man who serves my family, a man who increases justice in my community. I want to be all of those things, and yet it is just below the surface that I want to strangle somebody when they cut in front of me on the freeway.”
Future DATES for National OPPOSITE Day
| Year | Date | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | January 25 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | January 25 | Thursday |
| 2025 | January 25 | Saturday |
| 2026 | January 25 | Sunday |
| 2027 | January 25 | Monday |
| 2028 | January 25 | Tuesday |
🤷♂️ Opposite FAQ
WHEN is National oPPOSITe Day?
- National oPPOSITe Day is an annual celebration held on January 25th each year.
What’s the OPPOSITE of the opposite?
- Identical, analogous, or equivalent.
What is the oPPOSITe Day Paradox?
- Can opposite day actually exist? To say it exists means that it doesn’t really exist because it’s the opposite. Maybe it’s just a normal day after all? … or is it? Maybe these are the Least Wanted Answers (LWA) and not the FAQ at all. 🤷♂️
What’s the opposite of a HOT DOG?
- A CHILLY dog. Brrr. 🥶
Do opposites really ATTRACT?
- In testing out relationship magnets, in short: no, they could be fun but not for long-term sincere happiness.
Why we L💜VE National oPPOSITe Day
Do we love it? Do we hate it? Well, that’s the question ain’t it? It could be fun and enjoyable to embrace opposites. However, beyond the silliness, it’s evident that opposites play a significant role in shaping our connections with others, our perception of the world, and our inner selves.
Delve deeper into learning about the relationship of opposites and you’ll find yourself a tad more philosophical. Think of it as practice for APRIL FOOL’s Day. In the meantime, play a kind practical joke to brighten someone’s day with a good laugh, and most of all SMILE instead of frowning 🙂
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Fostering CONNECTION
Compliments have the power to strengthen social bonds. This day encourages individuals to connect on a deeper level by acknowledging and appreciating each other’s strengths and qualities.
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Boosting MORALE & Spreading LOVE
Receiving compliments can significantly boost one’s morale and self-esteem. The day promotes a culture of encouragement, cultivating a positive environment where individuals feel valued and recognized. National COMPLIMENT Day is a celebration of love and appreciation. It encourages people to express their feelings openly, reinforcing the importance of acknowledging the good in others.
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Promoting Mental Well-being & Creating Happiness
Kind words have a positive impact on mental well-being. Recognizing and appreciating others on this day can contribute to a collective sense of happiness and mental wellness. Compliments are a simple yet effective way to bring happiness to someone’s day. By celebrating National COMPLIMENT Day, people actively contribute to creating a more positive and joyful world.
