h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Got this from a friend of mine and thought it was worth passing on.
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This is from D. Clyde Williamson:

Douglas Adams will be missed by his fans worldwide. So that all his fans everywhere can pay tribute to this genius, I propose that two weeks after his passing (May 25, 2001) be marked as "Towel Day".

All Douglas Adams fans are encouraged to carry a towel with them for the day. Make sure that the towel is conspicous- use it as a talking point to encourage those who have never read the Hitchhiker's Guide to go pick up a copy.

Wrap it around your head, use it as a weapon, soak it in nutrients-
whatever you want!

Most minds in the universe are constrained to the laws of Physics, let us remember those that broke the laws, and got away with it.

So long Douglas, and thanks for all the fish!

I'll be bringing my towel into work to use shading my monitor from the glare of the sunshine, to mop up spilt coffee when I get an interesting email and hiding under when my boss wants to hand me more work.

In Memorium - DNA

Rama

What a great idea! I can hide my head so I can't see my co-workers, and, since I can't see them, they won't be able to see me and ask me why they can't print from their e-mail!

tomorow, I'll take a towle around with me yer, I love his books and was sadened by his departure. I hope that this can be turned into a world day like christmas only better. :D

-- DoctorMO --

I think the day would be better on DNA's birthday, March 11th.
Or the anniversary of his passing, May 11th.

the first towel day tweeks afterthe rest I think should be on the day.

-- DoctorMO --

There will be a memorial day after this year on the 11th of February (the 42nd day of the year). I don't know what this will involve but I'm sure towels will be there somewhere.

Rama

All these 11's cropping up.
Coincidence?
I don't believe in coincidence.

hmmm, some twisted indervidual would pick somthing up here about september, but I'm just ging to let that lie.

-- DoctorMO --

well, the Scottish meet is on 11 May this year, so I for one will be more than happy to walk around Edinburgh with my towel tucked into my bag...

It will be a good day, WHEN Is it? to much confusion on dates and maths

-- DoctorMO --

11 May, as above

I see, and this day was picked by?

-- DoctorMO --

Should we start teling people

(probly be a good idea )

-- DoctorMO --

Refresh Post...

We also need a similar holiday on February 11th. It's the 42nd day of the year, so I propose that it be known as Life, the Universe, and Everything day. You would have to carry around your towel and engage in deep thoughts.

with the towel ? I would have thought that Feb 11 could be Life the Universe and everything day too, but less of the towels and more of the galexy traveling

-- DoctorMO --

The towel is so people who aren't familiar with the guide notice, and then you can tell them what a cool holiday they're missing out on.

Besides, why wouldn't you be carrying around your towel?

exactly.