I do not know how many of you are a fan of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy but it is one of my all-time favorite books. The movie is ok but, in my opinion, it does not do justice to Douglas Adams classic story. I had no idea there was or is a television series based on the book.
Anyway, today is TOWEL DAY!
International Towel Day 2023: Dates, History and Significance
Why do you need a towel? The towel is said to play an important role in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” The day has become a sort of ”nerd holiday” over time due to its association with the popular television series.
Towel Day on May 25 is an annual celebration created by Douglas Adams’s admirers in his honour. Adams is the author of the classic science fiction novel “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” This day was created in his honour after he died of a cardiac attack at the age of 49. His fans desired a means to commemorate his life’s work, and after one successful towel day, it became an annual event. On this particular day, fans tote towels wherever they go.
HISTORY OF TOWEL DAY
Towel Day is observed on May 25, two weeks after Adams’s passing on May 11, 2001. The day has become a sort of ”nerd holiday” over time due to its association with the popular television series.
Why do you need a towel? The towel is said to play an important role in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Adams described towels as the most useful item for interstellar travellers. In chapter three of the book, he writes, “According to the book, a towel is the single most useful item for an interstellar voyager.
Adams’s most important piece of advice was, “Never leave home without a towel.” This day has been observed for the past 19 years and is a great opportunity for science fiction fans from around the globe to celebrate… with their towels. It is said that Adams was a humorous author and witty individual, and that this day commemorates his endearing foolishness.
5 FACTS ABOUT DOUGLAS ADAMS
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I understand it is available on Hulu, Prime, and BritBox. Haven’t had a minute to check it out yet :^)
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Ok. Thanks!
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I just found out about the TV series yesterday! I love Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and I am definitely sporting my towel today!! Thanks for this reminder :^)
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You’re welcome. Where did you find the TV series? I will be too!
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Oh, I didn’t find it yet, I just heard that it was made into a series. I did, however, hear about it on a BBC show I was streaming from who knows how many years ago LOL I gather, though, that it was a BBC project – so I’m getting BritBox for free through my cable provider, and I’m going to be looking for it there :^)
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Please let me know when you find it
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