National Donut Day


Dear "The People in Charge of Making up Fake National Holidays",
Today was National Donut Day. Thank you for reminding us to eat donuts. Or, in my case, making me really want a donut when I wouldn't want one otherwise.

Google the word "donut" and this is what you get.

You food industry and marketing people are really, really good at reminding us to eat every 15 minutes whether we are hungry or not. On the short drive between my home and my parents, there are 40+ restaurants and billboards and, yes, donut shops, reminding my senses to eat. My waistline is proof that your efforts have been successful. So, well done. 

If only there were 40 libraries and bookstores and museums within each 5 mile radius, we'd be kicking Japan's butt in the smarts department!

Which gets me thinking, maybe you could make up some holidays that help us as a people instead of ones that just encourage us to eat things we probably shouldn't each much of anyway? Maybe some like this:

National Eat Kale Because There are Starving Kids in Africa (and it's good for you, too) Day.

  • National Eat Kale Because There are Starving Kids in Africa (and *whispers* it's good for you, too)
  • National Walk Around the Block Day.
  • National Call your Mother for Heaven's Sake Day.
  • National Don't go to McDonald's Day.
  • National Wear Your Favorite Outfit Day.
  • National Get a Pedicure Day. (A.K.A. National "Girl Your Feet Need Help" Day)
  • National Sleep 'Til 10am Day.
  • National Bring Flowers to a Co-Worker Day.
  • National "Let it Go" Sing-Along Day.


 I'm pretty sure Michelle Obama be on board with most of these...if that matters to you at all.


Sincerely,
Salivating on Her Sofa


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