National Unfriend Day

National Unfriend Day is every year on November 17 in the United States. It’s a great opportunity for people to take stock of their online friends and cut out the ones they don’t really need. National Unfriend Day was founded by Jimmy Kimmel, an American television personality, who announced the date on his show.

History

This holiday was immediately embraced by people all over America, who realized the benefits of cleaning up their social media accounts. After all, so many of us have been overwhelmed by the sheer number of unnecessary accounts of people we don’t know or don’t remember. They can send us annoying messages, images, spoilers, and links.

It’s also worth noting that, at one time, having a huge number of online friends was seen as something cool! Now, it’s easy to laugh at that idea. Everyone needs to take a break from the noise of social media and clear out the accounts of people who aren’t actually useful to them.

Interesting facts

• Facebook is the largest social network in the world, with over a billion users.
• Classmates.com was one of the first American resources for online communication.
• Internet addiction is a real problem.
• Online platforms are a popular target for criminals.

How to take part

To join in the spirit of National Unfriend Day, simply press the ‘Delete’ button without hesitation or embarrassment. Clear up your account to make yourself feel better. You could also get together with friends offline and have a cup of coffee, chat, and discuss the unusual holiday. You could even arrange a competition to see who can delete the most friends!

When is National Unfriend Day in 2024?

National Unfriend Day is observed on November 17 each year.

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