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- First Sadie Hawkins Day observed on November 9, 1938The Old Farmer's Almanac: Red Letter Days: November 13—Sadie Hawkins Day
- Celebrated annually on the nearest Saturday to November 9The Old Farmer's Almanac: Red Letter Days: November 13—Sadie Hawkins Day
- Often mistakenly thought to fall on February 29, also known as Leap Day
- Named after Li'l Abner character Sadie Hawkins, created by Al Capp
- Hawkins was described in the comic strip as "the homeliest gal in the hills"lil-abner.com: Sadie Hawkins
- Sadie Hawkins made an annual appearance in the Li'l Abner comic strip each November for 40 yearslil-abner.com: Sadie Hawkins
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Sadie Hawkins Day is an American folk tradition that made its debut in Al Capp's Li'l Abner comic strip on November 15, 1937. In the comic strip, Dogpatch resident Hekzebiah Hawkins held a foot race for his daughter, Sadie Hawkins. Eligible bachelors in the town were sent running, with the single women in hot pursuit. When a man was caught, the single women got to "keep" him. After the strip first ran, the idea of women asking men out on "Sadie Hawkins Day" began.lil-abner.com: Sadie Hawkins
Sadie Hawkins' Influence
After Sadie Hawkins made her infamous appearance in Capp's popular comic strip, the idea of women taking the initiative and asking men out began to catch on. The first Sadie Hawkins Day was observed in November 1938. On Sadie Hawkins Day, women would ask men out on dates, frequently to so-called Sadie Hawkins Day dances, or even propose marriage.The Old Farmer's Almanac: Red Letter Days: November 13—Sadie Hawkins DayAl Capp Quote
"It's become my responsibility [to include Sadie Hawkins Day every year in the strip.] It doesn't happen on any set day in November; it happens on the day I say it happens. I get tens of thousands of letters from colleges, communities, and church groups, starting around July, asking me what day, so they can make plans."The Straight Dope: What's the origin of the Sadie Hawkins dance? (August 28, 2000)-
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Sadie Hawkins Day Questions
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Actual kick off time for Thanksgiving Day Green Bay game? 2 AnswersThe game is scheduled for 12:30 PM EST, actual kickoff time, not sure that is available anywhere, but probably about 5 minutes after airtime read more
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"Sadie Hawkins Day is OFFICALLY begun!" ~Lil Abner - Julie Newmar - nuff said
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Ok ok ... http://www.9alarm.com Google the word SADIE HAWKINS DAY - Ladies pursue the MEN! Let's have fun with it at X&O's THIS FRIDAY!
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Sadie Hawkins Day Event this Friday at X&O Ultra Lounge Rt. 138 in Stougton. Fellas are FREE b4 10:30 pm! Ladies... http://bit.ly/6wqI9g
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Sadie Hawkins Dance, song of teh day, on repeat, never going to stop!
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@clevelandsaplum only on Sadie Hawkins day? (Didn't read your post yet... just guessing :-)
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