I’m trying to figure out who decided there’s such a thing as International Non-binary Day, and on what authority, and why anyone else is expected to nod agreement. It seems to be the work of one woman (or am I wrong to call her [xir?] a woman?) named Katje van Loon (a good deal too on the nose there) in 2012. Ok so why is anyone else expected to agree with her? Why am I expected to? What gave her the authority to invent a new International Day that we now have to hear about even though we don’t want to?
The Human Rights Campaign is very on board but it doesn’t explain any of these mysteries.
July 14 is recognized around the world as an occasion to shine a light on those who identify as non-binary and celebrates the rich diversity of the community.
Is it? I have my doubts. In Ulan Bator? Kabul? Peshawar? Kinshasa?
July 14 is recognized around the world as International Non-Binary People’s Day. This occasion shines a light on those who identify as non-binary and celebrates the rich diversity of the community.
Why do the HRC people repeat themselves, repeat themselves? I don’t know, don’t know. Anyway – what kind of “light” does it “shine” on people who claim to have interesting idenninies? All I’m seeing is pointless tedious circular flattery.
After that we get some testimonials, so that’s enough out of them.
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And, actually, what are we supposed to do to commemorate? Hot dogs, beans, and beer? Fireworks? A parade? Or is it a solemn occastion where we sit around and think about all the nonbinaries who died for our freedom?
Are there church services, candles, a reading that explains what non-binary actually means?
You have to stay off your computer.
Solemn! Marred by snorts of laughter!
LOL
France?
WaM: it’s International Analog Day!
Well, the calendar on our fridge, which is put out by the Dairy Farmers of Canada (known as the Milk Calendar), tells me that July 14 was Mac and Cheese Day. I guess they didn’t get the memo. I’m sure the sans-culottes picked up some Mac & Cheese from a food truck on their way to the Bastille. Or at the after-party.