Eat What You Want Day
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Overview
Eat What You Want Day, observed annually on May 11th, is an unofficial holiday dedicated to the joyous celebration of personal culinary freedom. On this day, individuals are encouraged to set aside dietary restrictions, health fads, or even standard meal routines to indulge in their absolute favorite foods without guilt or judgment. It's a day to savor whatever dishes or treats bring the most satisfaction, from comfort food to gourmet delights, making it a truly personalized gastronomic experience.
Origin and story
This unofficial holiday was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.com, who are known for establishing many unique and whimsical observances.
The spirit of the day encourages individuals to temporarily set aside dietary restrictions or the guilt often associated with 'unhealthy' food choices.
Quick facts
- DateMay 11
- TypeHealth / Wellness
- Great forWellness groups, Gyms, Health classes
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Ways to celebrate
Eat What You Want Day is one of more than 80 quirky holidays invented by the same two people — a husband-and-wife team whose first fake holiday started as a joke on a radio show.
Meet the couple who made up dozens of holidays
Thomas and Ruth Roy, working under the name Wellcat Holidays, created this observance along with oddities like Answer Your Cat's Question Day and Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day. Tom's first invention began as a bit for a radio show; on a whim, he submitted it to Chase's Calendar of Events, the reference publication that's tracked holidays since 1958, and it was accepted.
See how far it spread
Their holidays have since been picked up by USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and outlets well beyond the U.S. Read more about how a radio-show gag turned into a decades-long side career of officially recognized made-up holidays.
Actually eat what you want
Pick whatever food you've been craving or avoiding lately and enjoy it without the usual self-judgment — that's the entire point.
Helpful resources: About Us (Wellcat Herbs)
Fun facts
- This unofficial holiday was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.com, who are known for establishing many unique and whimsical observances.
- The spirit of the day encourages individuals to temporarily set aside dietary restrictions or the guilt often associated with 'unhealthy' food choices.
- It promotes the idea of mindful indulgence, encouraging people to genuinely enjoy their food choices for a day without self-reproach.
Sources and attribution
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FAQ
- When is Eat What You Want Day?
- It is observed on May 11 each year.
- What is Eat What You Want Day?
- Eat What You Want Day, observed annually on May 11th, is an unofficial holiday dedicated to the joyous celebration of personal culinary freedom. On this day, individuals are encouraged to set aside dietary restrictions, health fads, or even standard meal routines to indulge in their absolute favorite foods without guilt or judgment. It's a day to savor whatever dishes or treats bring the most satisfaction, from comfort food to gourmet delights, making it a truly personalized gastronomic experience.
- How do people celebrate Eat What You Want Day?
- Eat your favorite food guilt-free, and read about Thomas and Ruth Roy, the couple whose radio-show joke grew into more than 80 officially recognized made-up holidays.
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