Intergalactic Hug a Monster Day has a rich and storied history. The holiday takes place on July 27 every year as a celebration for all the great monsters in our lives. Because monsters are people, too!
We encourage you to take your favorite monster (toy) with you to work, school, or play. Show it off. Amaze your friends. Baffle your boss. Frighten your psychiatrist. Hugging your favorite mutant may be the best feeling you have all day.
Help us continue this meaningful tradition by participating in this year’s Hug A Monster Day celebrations! Stay tuned for more information about this year’s photo contest and more.
In the meantime, enjoy this factual slideshow of history’s most enthusiastic Hug A Monster Day participants.
Ben Franklin almost changed his name to Ben Frankenstein in support of his good friend. July 27, 1784
For a tall man, Abraham Lincoln was a good friend to the native Illinois leprechauns. July 24, 1860
Karl Marx and the Marxist party mascot, July 27, 1875
Mark Twain and the Bayou Kaiju, July 27, 1897
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt entertains the Phantom at tea. July 27, 1933
Amelia Earhart didn’t fly alone all the time. July 27, 1934
The Wolfman was a HUGE fan of the Little Rascals! July 27, 1938
Walter Cronkite welcomes new life forms to Earth. July 27, 1962
Nixon appointing his new representative of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. July 27, 1970
The U.S. didn’t accomplish their mission alone. Freddie and GW: July 27, 2013
Which one has the cattier hiss? The world may never know. July 27, 2012
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