Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day ©

When:
🗓️ August 7

Since:
🥂 ❓

Clamshell packages ought to be outlawed. 📦

The Perplexing Predicament of Perilous Packaging

Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day © is a day to celebrate or rather, commiserate the absolutely astounding absurdity of exceedingly over-engineered encasements and the shared struggle that we all face when trying to pry open those particularly pesky packages.
You buy something new, you’re excited to use it, but instead of a friendly envelope what arrives is a bulky behemoth of a box that could house a small dog.
And when you unbox your shiny new gadget, you’re faced with the tragically tedious task of actually getting the darn thing open, foiled by packaging that puts the armor class of a level 9 paladin to shame.
You go out to buy better scissors to wield against the overload of packaging ties, but all the scissors are sold in clamshell packaging.
Now you need some aspirin for your packaging-induced headache, but the safety seal on the bottle puts Fort Knox to shame.
This box could survive a zombie apocalypse.
The product inside? Not so much.

The Origin of Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day ©

This day of oddly specific observance was brought into existence by the notorious creators of light-hearted, yet very relatable holidays, Ruth & Thomas Roy from Wellcat Holidays, who probably had their fair share of conflicts with clamshell confinements.
They designated the date of August 7 to collectively ask: “Who thought this was a good idea?”
It’s a day to share your packaging horror stories and demand change.
Because opening your new gadget shouldn’t require a toolkit!

Unbox the Frustration

The easiest way to celebrate Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day © is by sharing your stories of your most legendary unboxing battles.

Challenge your friends and family to a race: who can open their particularly persistent package the fastest without losing their minds or even a finger?
Don’t forget to film the race and post it on your social media accounts with a silly piece of music and cheesy sound effects slapped on it.

If anyone questions what is left of your sanity, just tell them Wild Calendar gave you permission and invite them to join the fun!
After all, misery loves company.

Crack the Pack

Here’s to a future filled with sensible and sustainable packaging.
May your scissors be sharp, your patience steady and your products intact.
Now go forth, conquer that clamshell and have a happy Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day©!