Embrace Your Geekness Day

Embrace Your Geekness Day, observed every year on July 13, celebrates people who are passionate about what they love — whether it’s dungeon-crawling games, comic books, coding, sci-fi marathons, or collecting vintage video games. In the past, geekiness was often frowned upon, but today, it’s seen as a badge of pride. This holiday is all about embracing your inner geek and proudly sharing your enthusiasm with the world.

History

Until recently, society often stigmatized geeks. Many fans of fantasy and sci-fi kept their interests hidden. But things have changed — today, being a geek means being creative, curious, and passionate. The holiday was created to give people a day to celebrate their niche hobbies without judgment. Whether you love comics, cosplay, coding, or collectibles, this is your time to shine.

Fun Facts

• The first computer mouse, invented in 1964, was made of wood.
• Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace has grossed more money than Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
• Donald Duck’s middle name is Fauntleroy.
• -40 °C is equal to -40 °F — they meet at this one quirky point!
• “Typewriter” is the longest word you can type using only one row on a QWERTY keyboard.

Geeky Jokes

• Why do programmers confuse Halloween and Christmas? Because Oct 31 == Dec 25.
• There’s a band called 1021 MB. They haven’t had any gigs yet.
• There are only two hard things in computer science: cache invalidation, naming things, and off-by-one errors.
• The programmer’s wife says, “Get a loaf of bread. If they have eggs, get a dozen.” He comes home with 12 loaves of bread.
• Three people face the guillotine. The minister is spared when the blade doesn’t fall. The revolutionary is spared too. The engineer steps up, looks up, and says, “Wait, I see the problem…”

Quotes

• “I’m a geek.” — Bill Gates
• “When I was a kid, it was a huge insult to be a geek. Now it’s a point of pride.” — J. J. Abrams
• “I am much more of a geek than I am an athlete.” — Curt Schilling
• “I didn’t have a whole lot of success getting dates. I was always a bit of a geek.” — Jim Davis
• “I’m an utterly average, total geek.” — Julia Roberts

Destinations for Geeks

• Visit the original Apple Employee Store in Cupertino, California.
• Head to Las Vegas to explore The Neon Museum and The Pinball Hall of Fame.
• Take a trip to New Zealand, better known to some as Middle-earth — the filming location of The Lord of the Rings.
• Stay home and browse your favorite fandom forums, Reddit threads, or dive into your coding side project.

How to Take Part

Celebrate by proudly showing off your inner geek! Wear suspenders, bow ties, or a fandom T-shirt. Learn a quirky word like “omphaloskepsis” (the contemplation of one’s navel). Share your favorite trivia facts. Play a board game, write fan fiction, or organize a themed movie night. And don’t forget to spread the fun on social media with the hashtag #EmbraceYourGeeknessDay.

When is Embrace Your Geekness Day in 2025?

Embrace Your Geekness Day is observed on July 13 each year.

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