Go Gaudy Greenbelt

Today is "Wear Something Gaudy Day." If you haven't complied already, it's not too late to go a little crazy. C'mon, those shiny disco shirts your mate has been begging you to donate are perfect.

Give her the excuse for their continued existence that she's been demanding to know. It's the perfect double whammy — you've not only gained a reason to hang on to the fleeting memories of girls mistaking you for Travolta, you've also complied with her wishes to become more festive on holidays.

Plus, if I get gaudy photos from five readers — of themselves, I'll match them by posting a gaudy shot of myself. Didn't even see five separate photo posts for Labor Day. So, gutsy gal that I am, hehehe, I expect to be donning jeans for most of the day.

For those up for the challenge, Merriam Webster defines gaudy as:
1: ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
2: marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness: outlandish

Hey, I wonder if any of our council members will be celebrating the holiday at the ? If so, you can be sure I'm bringing my camera.

I dare, no I double-dog dare any candidate for City Council to wear a gaudy Star Trek outfit tonight. Hmmm... somehow I think I won't be taken up on that.

BTW, I think a hysterical Greenbelt Star Trek video has missed many a radar. . Okay, I digress, but it's not a straight news story, so I can get away with a wee bit of randomness. But back to the news...

If you're at the BARC meeting and dressed appropriately gaudy, or inappropriately gaudy — tap me on the shoulder, I'll have plenty of space in my camera for photos.

Perhaps you shouldn't go all scary wild about the day though — BARC is going to be determining whether or not they want to see us inside their gate.

And now, drumbeat please, what fascinating mythological monumental moment birthed "Wear Something Gaudy Day" ...

Well, it's a relatively meaningless holiday that has its roots in the same source as much of modern inspiration — TV. This particular day was inspired by Three's Company, when Larry, the used car salesman, declared a "Wear Something Gaudy Day." Somehow, it caught on, and now we all share in the excitement.