Ask a Stupid Question Day

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Ask a Stupid Question Day is a holiday that is sometimes celebrated in the United States, usually by school students and teachers.[1] Although Ask a Stupid Question Day takes place on September 28, it is usually observed on the last school day of September.

[edit] Origin

According to holidayinsights.com, "the roots of this special day go back to the 1980s. At the time, there was a movement by teachers to try to get kids to ask more questions in the classroom. The kids would then ask stupid questions to make the teachers happy."[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bizarre National Holidays - Goofball.com
  2. ^ Holiday Insights : September 28 Holiday - Ask a Stupid Question Day
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