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Newman Interesting Day
Occurs every October 1 (not to be mistaken for Newman Day).

Origins
Newman Interesting Day, celebrated on October 1, traces its origins to a combination of crucial events:
 * the syndication of the NBC sitcom, Seinfeld, which features the character of Newman (Seinfeld)
 * am early morning subway trip with an inappropriately friendly individual
 * Facebooking on a mobile phone with a busted screen and autocorrect on overdrive

Creator
NID 2011 was the brainchild of a certain hair stylist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a frequent user of the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission). Inspiration hit as she posted details of her morning commute to her job in Kensington Market.

Much like Take Back the Night and Slut Walk, this event was spurred by the frustration of a woman trying to exist civilly in North American society.

Signature Events and Greetings
Newman Interesting Day is celebrated in a variety of ways in different sociospheres.

Common events include:

 * subway trips
 * piñata parties with piñatas filled with Seinfeld memorabilia
 * family gatherings to share and exchange gifts from the Dead Letter Office
 * the reopening of bars under new management, ie The Magpie on October 1, 2011

Customary greeting and response:
The Newman will walk through the crowd laughing maniacally and performing "The Finger Pyramid of Evil Contemplation". Celebrants in turn will respond with "Newman", uttered with a congenial sneer.

Official song:
Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-Lot

References and External Links

 * 1) urbandictionary.com: Finger Pyramid of Evil Contemplation
 * 2) Baby Got Back video on YouTube
 * 3) The Toronto Transit Commission
 * 4) damnyouautocorrect.com
 * 5) Seinfeld TV series (Sony Pictures)
 * 6) Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 * 7) The Magpie, Toronto, Ontario, Canada