But
most of us we already celebrate May the Fourth (be with you) as Star
Wars Day. So many people suggested that today be a more universal,
much-needed, celebration of Geeks and Nerds everywhere.
Even
the Geeks who don't particularly like Star Wars!
Geek
Pride Day is today not only because of the Star Wars connection, but
because of the connection of May 25th to The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and to Discworld.
(Three Geek dates on the very same day in May???Coincidence?
Well—yes!)
Today
is Towel Day, a tribute to Douglas Adams, who was the author of the
Hitchhiker's Guide “trilogy,” a very funny series of five books.
To celebrate Towel Day, carry a towel everywhere you go! And to learn
more about Towel Day, check out this earlier post. 
In
Terry Pratchett's humorous Discworld novels, which parody
fantasy cliches and much, much more, May 25 is the date of the
Glorious Revolution of Treacle Mine Road, a day when people fought
and died for truth, justice, and hardboiled eggs. To celebrate this
day, many fans wear lilac and, I presume, eat hardboiled eggs. On a
more serious note, fans urge people to donate money to research on
Alzheimer's disease, which Pratchett suffers from.
Celebrate
your inner geek!
So,
lot's to do today: watch Star Wars: A New Hope (again!),
carry a towel, wear the lilac, donate money to Alzheimer's, re-read
your favorite Adams and Pratchett books (or discover new Adams and
Pratchett books), hmm...what else?
Also on this date:
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