Be Nasty Day 😈

Overview

Be Nasty Day is a tongue-in-cheek holiday encouraging people to playfully 'be nasty' by indulging in guilty pleasures, breaking from routines, or engaging in harmless mischief. It's a day to embrace your inner rebel in a fun, non-malicious way, perhaps by eating dessert first or wearing mismatched socks. It's about lighthearted disruption, not genuine unkindness.

Observed each year on March 8, Be Nasty Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

The 'nastiness' celebrated on this day is typically interpreted as mischievous, cheeky, or a bit rebellious, rather than truly mean-spirited.

Activities might include indulging in 'nasty' food like excessive junk food, staying up late, or telling playful jokes.

Quick facts

• DateMarch 8
• TypeFood / Dessert
• Great forFoodies, Chocolate lovers, Home bakers

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Ways to celebrate

• Lean into playful venting—swap lighthearted complaints or jokes with friends.
• Learn about anger and venting at Psychology Today.
• Read about humor’s benefits at Greater Good Magazine.
• Keep it kind: use sarcasm only with people who enjoy it.
• End the day with a positive note or a small act of kindness.

Fun facts

• The 'nastiness' celebrated on this day is typically interpreted as mischievous, cheeky, or a bit rebellious, rather than truly mean-spirited.
• Activities might include indulging in 'nasty' food like excessive junk food, staying up late, or telling playful jokes.
• It's an unofficial holiday, often celebrated with a sense of humor and irony.
• Some interpret 'nasty' as being 'fiendishly good' at something, like a 'nasty' guitar solo or a 'nasty' good meal.
• The origin of 'Be Nasty Day' is obscure, likely emerging from internet culture or a small group's whimsical idea.

Sources and attribution

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FAQ

When is Be Nasty Day?

It is observed on March 8 each year.

What is Be Nasty Day?

Be Nasty Day is a tongue-in-cheek observance that uses humor to vent and break routine without being hurtful.

How do people celebrate Be Nasty Day?

People share playful complaints, joke with friends, and keep the tone light and kind.

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