Date is also known as Nerd Pride Day.
O towel dayalso known as the nerd pride day, is celebrated every May 25th, but do you know what it is and how this date came about? Well, it all started in 2006, when a group of geeks Spaniards decided to get together to celebrate the pride of being geek.
The 25th of May was chosen by the group because it was the exact day that “Star Wars” opened in theaters: May 25, 1977, starting one of the most successful sagas in cinema.
It is worth remembering that “Star Wars” only became known as “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” when the other sequels were happening and had to be named.
The space adventure franchise created by George Lucas won numerous chapters, in addition to several derivatives, such as series, games, books, comics, action figures and an endless number of productions and collectibles that leave geeks of all ages proud. There is even Star Wars Day, celebrated every May 4th in allusion to the movie catchphrase: “May the 4th be with you“.
- BUT WHAT ABOUT TOWEL DAY?
On May 11, 2001, he passed away Douglas AdamsBritish writer and comedian responsible for creating one of the most widespread works in geek: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. Two weeks after his death, on May 25, 2001, fans of his legacy decided to gather on the streets, displaying one of the most important symbols of his work: the towels.
In his book, the towel was considered one of the most useful items for the space traveler: it serves as a pillow, a coat, gives psychological support, wipes, etc. Since then, the gesture has been repeated by the community. geek worldwide on every 25th of May.
Source: cinebuzz
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