August 13 - National Blame Someone Else Day

 

Happy National Blame Someone Else Day! Using superstition as an opportunity, today pawns off our mistakes on to other reason. It is always celebrated on the first Friday the 13 of the year. 

While considering how to spend this Friday the 13 freebee, plan accordingly. We all run into a little bad luck from time to time.  

Occasionally a flat tire or an alarm clock sets our day on another course. 

At other times, someone placed in our path causes a malfunction in our day. It may be someone we know. Or, it could be a complete stranger. Either way, casting blame comes in all forms. 

 
A co-worker, our child, a spouse – we’ve been known to throw them under the bus when we needed a scapegoat. Or perhaps they do own the blame for our lateness, stained clothing or dented car. 

 
What about our bad behavior? A short temper that explodes in the boss’s office or a short cut we take when we run short on time – who is really to blame? 

Well, on this occasion, someone else is to blame. Just this once.  

 
In terms of an excuse, we can blame another. We can blame the dog, the weather or the mechanic. 

 
Tight-fitting clothes? Blame the closet fairies. If our bank account runs low before payday, the day calls for blaming someone else.  

 
Too many happy hour drinks last night causing a headache this morning? Definitely blame someone else. Only for this one occasion, though. The rest are on you. 

 
Go lightly into this day. If you don’t want to blame someone, blame something. It’s all in fun. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Use #BlameSomeoneElseDay to post on social media. 

Educators, visit the classroom for games and projects designed specifically for this observance.

 

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/september-classroom/ 

HISTORY 

National Blame Someone Else Day was invented by Anne Moeller of Clio, Michigan in 1982. 

One day, her alarm clock failed to go off, hence creating a domino effect of bad luck events throughout the day.  

Since the day happened to be on Friday the 13th, the observance takes place on the first Friday the 13 each year. 

DATES 
August 13, 2021 
May 13, 2022 
January 13, 2023 
September 13, 2024 
June 13, 2025 
February 13, 2026 
August 13, 2027 
October 13, 2028 
April 13, 2029 
September 13, 2030 
June 13, 2031 

#BlameSomeoneElseDay

#PutTheBlameOnMame 

@nichecinema 

August 13 - International Left Hander's Day

Happy International Left Hander's Day! On August 13, today recognizes any and all those individuals who have mastered using their left hand in a right-handed world. We take our hats off to you – and your sinistrality. 

Approximately ten percent of the population are southpaws. Scientists don’t know why a person develops left-handedness. But it’s more likely a child will be left-handed if one parent is a lefty as well.  

Parents of left-handed children used to force them to use their right hands. In the eyes of right-handers, the predominant use of the left hand seemed evil.  

Parents feared their communities would shun their children. While we accept left-handedness more readily than days gone by, its occurrence hasn’t increased. 

Professional American cartoonist and founder of MazeToons states that his favorite day to celebrate is International Left Hander's Day, being a lefty himself. 

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/ambassador/usa/joe-wos/ 

https://www.mazetoons.com 

Famous Lefties 

Many lefties seek to blend in because they will stand out soon enough. Their unique quality makes them feel awkward. They bump elbows or seem like a klutz.  

However, in a world designed for the right-handed, those who are other dominant adapt quite well.  

For example, eight United States Presidents were left-handed. These included 40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan, 41st U.S. President George H.W. Bush, 42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton, and 44th U.S. President Barack Obama. 

Would the Sistine Chapel and the Mona Lisa stand the test of time if Michaelangelo and Leonardo de Vinci had been right-handed? 

Uncommon Individual 

International Left Hander's Day recognizes the uncommon individual who throws, catches, writes, and uses a fork with their left-hand. They view the world just a little differently, too.  

At a restaurant, they seek out the seat that will place their dominant elbow on the outside of the booth.  

However, right-handed athletes groan a bit when the southpaw shows up as an opponent on the roster. They present a challenge right-hander aren’t always sure how to handle due to lack of practice.  

And yet, lefties square off against righties all the time. 

Don’t be shy on International Left Hander's Day. Show the world how brilliant and unique you are! 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Take a left-handed friend to lunch or out for coffee. If you’re right-handed, try doing everything with your left hand. 

Left-handers, post photos using #lefthandersday to prove your left-handed awesomeness. 

Looking for more ways to celebrate? Well, we’ve got them! Educators, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom® for a project designed just for International Left-Hander’s Day. 

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day-calendar-classroom-week-of-august-13-2018/ 

You can also download and print a left-handed coloring page by visiting the website below! 

https://n7jmr7muhj-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/International-Left-Handers-Day-Coloring-Sheet.pdf 

HISTORY 

In 1992, International Left Hander's Day was founded in the United Kingdom. 

Because of the popularity of this observation in the United States, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® added the day to its list of national days. 

Use #NDCClassroom to let share your ideas with them. 

How can you acknowledge or celebrate a lefty that you know today? 

#leftHandersDay 

#NDCClassroom 

#LeftysAreAlwaysRight 

@mazetoons 

@nichecinema