Happy National Bubba Day! On June 2 each year, today recognizes any and all of those we lovingly call "Bubba" in our lives. The name may come from the way young children try to shorten the word brother.
Often used as an affectionate nickname for a brother, Bubba is also used by close family friends as a term of endearment.
Through the years, you may have met many Bubbas or maybe you only know one. No matter how many Bubbas you know, the name is often used as a term for a friend or family member you hold close to your heart or even in high regard.
• Emory Nicholas “Bubba” Church – The American baseball player played in Major League Baseball for five years pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds (then known as the Redlegs), and the Chicago Cubs.
• David “Bubba” Brooks, Jr. – The African-American tenor saxophonist played professional jazz music across the United States after serving in the United States Army during World War II.
• Bill “Bubba” Clinton – The American politician was elected as the 42nd President of the United States.
• Gerry Lester “Bubba” Watson, Jr. – The left-handed professional golfer currently plays on the PGA Tour.
• Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue – The fictional character (played by Mykelti Williamson) in the 1994 American drama/comedy-drama film 'Forest Gump' served in the Vietnam War alongside the titular main character.
To all of those named, nicknamed or just sometimes called Bubba, Happy National Bubba Day!
HOW TO OBSERVE
Do you know someone called Bubba? Celebrate the Bubbas in your life. Give them a shout out or a phone call. Let them know you’re thinking about them.
Share memories and a good laugh using #NationalBubbaDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
American comedian, musical artist, author and newspaper columnist T. Bubba Bechtol, founded National Bubba Day to celebrate anyone and everyone we call Bubba. Bechtol is also the founder of The Bubba's of America Organization.
The day originally took place on May 1 but was moved to June 2nd in honor of his wife, Bubbalicious.
How can you acknowledge a Bubba in your life today?
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