Great American Grump Out

Anusuya Mukherjee
Dec 22, 2023 By Anusuya Mukherjee
Originally Published on Feb 04, 2022
Fact-checked by Vikhaash Sundararaj
Share your smile on Great American Grump Out day.

Where is the Great American Grump Out celebrated?

 The Great American Grump Out, as its name suggests, is celebrated in the USA.

Who is the Great American Grump Out celebrated by?

The Great American Grump Out is celebrated by people of all ages who deal with negative attitudes and thoughts in their daily lives.

When did the Great American Grump Out start?

 The Great American Grump Out started in the year 2002. Since then, it has made many people smile over the years.

Who started the Great American Grump Out?

 This day was started by Janice A Hathy. She is an author, speaker, and the founder of Smile Mania.

History And Timeline

Laughing can be used as a therapy to calm down, prevent rude behavior and eliminate a grumpy mood. People get grumpy due to the immense stress of both work and family life. You can use the Great American Grump Out to cope with the negativities of life and smile instead.

Founding Of Yoga

Yoga is said to have been founded about 5,000 years ago in Nothern India. Yoga is practiced in the USA as a part of stress reduction programs.

5,000 years ago

Longest Comedic Movie

The comedic movie with the longest runtime is 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'. The run time is 210 minutes, and it was released in 1963.

1963

American Association For Therapeutic Humor

The American Association for Therapeutic Humor was established in 1987. This organization publishes journals and books on the benefits of humor as a form of therapy.

1987

The Art Of Happiness

The book 'The Art of Happiness' discusses the mindset of a person and their source of happiness. This book was created from an interview with the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso by psychiatrist Howard Cuttler. It was published in 1998.

1998

The Founding Of This Day

The Great American Grump Out was started by author and speaker Janice A Hathy in 2002. This day was started to lighten people's moods, minimize grumpiness and help them smile more.

2002

Traditions And Customs

On this day, the idea is to shut out rude behavior and negative attitudes. Maintaining a fun mood can improve your emotional health and stop you from feeling grumpy.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate The Great American Grump Out

You can celebrate this day by watching comedy movies with your family. You can do exercise to keep your mind relaxed and better your physical health. Research suggests that positive behaviors, like laughing, can improve your immune system.

You can listen to your favorite music to reduce your stress. You can venture out into nature to keep your body and mind fit. You can share jokes with your kids and explain the benefits of having a positive attitude.

Facts And Stats

  • Smile Mania is a company owned by Janice A Hathy, who started this day. This company focuses on spreading smiles among people by removing their grumpy moods.
  • The first laughter club was established by Dr. Madan Kataria in Mumbai in 1995. In this club, you can laugh with your friends and get rid of a grumpy frame of mind. Visit laughter and comedy clubs like this with your loved ones on this day.
  • A common tradition on this day is to maintain a fun mood or non-grumpy mood for 24 hours.

When was the first Great American Grump Out day celebrated?

The first Great American Grump Out day was celebrated in 2002.

Why do we celebrate this day?

This day is celebrated to showcase the importance of emotional health and the worst effects of a grumpy attitude.

What is the history behind this day?

This day was started by author Janice A Henry who wanted to create awareness about the need to have a positive attitude in your life.

What is the psychological impact of this day?

This day has a great psychological impact on people as they smile and remove the stress they face through humor.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Wednesday, May 06, 2020
  • Wednesday, May 05, 2021
  • Wednesday, May 04, 2022
  • Wednesday, May 03, 2023
  • Wednesday, May 01, 2024

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Written by Anusuya Mukherjee

Bachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

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Anusuya MukherjeeBachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

With a wealth of international experience spanning Europe, Africa, North America, and the Middle East, Anusuya brings a unique perspective to her work as a Content Assistant and Content Updating Coordinator. She holds a law degree from India and has practiced law in India and Kuwait. Anusuya is a fan of rap music and enjoys a good cup of coffee in her free time. Currently, she is working on her novel, "Mr. Ivory Merchant".

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Fact-checked by Vikhaash Sundararaj

Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing in International Business

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Vikhaash SundararajBachelor of Fine Arts specializing in International Business

With a background in International Business Management, having completed his degree at the University of Hull. Vikhaash has volunteered with 'Teach For India' to help students create a monthly newsletter. In his free time, he enjoys sports and was the assistant captain of his school's hockey team. He has also gained marketing experience through an internship at Decathlon Sports India.

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