Blah Blah Blah Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 08, 2022
Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat
Blah Blah Blah Day is an annual event held on April 17.

Where is Blah Blah Blah Day celebrated?

National Blah Blah Blah day is observed mainly in the USA.

Who is Blah Blah Blah Day celebrated by?

Everyone from different regions of the USA celebrates this day.

When did Blah Blah Blah Day first start?

This day first started in 2006.

Who started Blah Blah Blah Day?

This day was started by Ruth and Thomas Roy of Wellcat Holidays in 2006.

History And Timeline

Let's explore the timeline that led to this unusual holiday event.

Original 'Blah, Blah' Phrase

In Ancient Greece, the phrase was 'bar bar bar'. The idea was that these words were spoken by Barbarians and were meaningless. These sounds evolved into phrases like 'blab, blab, blab' and 'yada, yada, yada'.

700 BC

In Magazines & Literature

The phrase 'blab, blab, blab' appeared in many books around this time, which later translated to 'blah, blah, blah'. Early use of the word 'blah' was in a 1918 issue of the magazine 'Wine, Women, & War'.

19th Century

Phrase Variations

The same phrase and sounds have sprawled into newer versions like 'yada, yada, yada', meaning boring talk or empty discussions. The traditional version 'yatata yataya' appeared in many editions of the 'Tucson Daily Citizen' from 1947.

Mid 1900s

Creating Unusual Holidays

Wellcat Holidays was founded in the late '80s. Since then, couple Ruth and Thomas Roy have created over 80 quirky holidays.

'80s

National Holiday

Ruth and Thomas Roy founded this unusual holiday with the aim of completing those forgotten resolutions and tasks. The date chosen for this day was April 17.

2006

Traditions And Customs

It's time to actually focus on this nagging voice, whether it belongs to you or those around you, and take action. This day is celebrated by listening to those around you. Actually, tune in to these thoughts and don't let the conversation turn into 'blahs'.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Blah Blah Blah Day

You can celebrate this day, if that is even the right word for it, by completing the tasks nagging you at the back of your mind. Even though you may be aware of this task, you can't get to it at the moment.

You can start by digging out older tasks that you have put on the sidelines and move those under 'completed' projects. So, celebrate Blah Blah Blah Day on April 17 and share your success with your close friends on social media under relevant hashtags.

Facts And Stats

  • Blah Blah Blah Day is celebrated by Wellcat Holidays just before Pet Owner's Independence Day on April 18.
  • Do you know the actress Jennifer Garner? She shares her birthday with Blah Blah Blah Day!
  • April 17 is also observed as World Hemophilia Day.

How do you celebrate Blah Blah Blah Day?

Blah Blah Blah Day on April 17 is the perfect way to complete projects and tasks that your friends, family, or partner have been nagging you about. So, keep on digging and complete those tasks!

What is the significance of Blah Blah Blah Day?

The significance of Blah Blah Blah Day is to come back to the tasks, resolutions, and promises that we never got around to fulfilling.

Where does the term 'Blah blah blah' come from?

The term 'Blah blah blah' was derived from the Ancient Greek phrase 'Bar, bar, bar' referring to meaningless words spoken by Barbarians.

What is National Blah Blah Blah Day?

National Blah Blah Blah Day is celebrated on April 17 every year. The purpose is to make us more aware of the noise around us and to catch up on the chores that have slipped through the net.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Friday, April 17, 2020
  • Saturday, April 17, 2021
  • Sunday, April 17, 2022
  • Monday, April 17, 2023
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

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Sonali RawatBachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

Sonali has a Bachelor's degree in English literature from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is currently pursuing a Master's in English and Communication from Christ University. With considerable experience in writing about lifestyle topics, including travel and health, she has a passion for Japanese culture, especially fashion, and anime, and has written on the subject before. Sonali has event managed a creative-writing festival and coordinated a student magazine at her university. Her favorite authors are Toni Morrison and Anita Desai.

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