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National Gorilla Suit Day is partially celebrated in the US every year by fans of Mad Magazine.
National Gorilla Suit Day is celebrated every year by fans of Mad Magazine and Don Martin by dressing up in a gorilla suit. But the day can be celebrated by anyone if you love dressing up in a gorilla suit.
This non-public holiday was proposed in 1963 by a Mad Magazine artist based on a 1963 comic strip.
National Gorilla Suit Day was created by Mad Magazine artist Don Martin for a 1963 comic strip collection. A character mocks the holiday and is then assaulted by gorillas and people in gorilla suits.
Learn about the history of the gorilla suits and their appearances in the media below.
At some point in our lives, most of us may have seen physical similarities with a gorilla or wished to imitate a gorilla, given our long ancestral history with them. Imagine how wonderful it will be to see you in the gorilla suit. So if you love resembling gorillas, then you've got an official celebration day on the calendar just to dress up like one. Get up, suit up, and party like our animal friends.
The best way to celebrate the day is to suit up like a gorilla suit. Visit the costume store, grab the perfect gorilla suits from the shop, wear them and prank people or make funny moves in front of your family and friends.
Celebrate the day for fun and learn about the gorilla and gorilla suits. Host a jungle-themed costume party and wear a gorilla suit. Don't forget to share your gorilla suit pictures on social media using the hashtag #GorillaSuitDay.
Get an original story collection of 'Don Martin Bounces Back' that featured the gorilla suits to honor the day's creation.
It was invented by Mad Magazine artist Don Martin for a 1963 comic strip that featured gorilla suits.
Gorillas are beautiful animals and exciting, so suiting up as gorillas is surely fun. Besides, it's fun to make time for little irrelevant dreams we had when we were children.
A similar event is celebrated on September 24: World Gorilla Day.
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| January 31, 2020 | Friday |
| January 31, 2021 | Sunday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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