INTERNATIONAL DOGE DAY
November 2 is International Doge Day on the National Day Calendar as a day to encourage people to Do Only Good Everyday. We are on a mission to spread positivity, fun, and joy throughout the world. Get your tails wagging because something PAWSOME is coming your way in the form of the queen pup herself--Doge.
#DOGEDAY
Internet culture is all about sharing trends and expressions that evolve in the digital world which often shape the identity of online communities. Memes are a key element of online culture in the digital age. On International Doge Day, we are sharing our love for a Shiba Inu dog that has taken virtual communities by storm with her funny, witty, and uplifting messages. Grab your leashes and let's take a walk as we learn how one cute pup is inspiring love and joy throughout the world.
From Pup to Meme Royalty: A Howlin' Good History
The Doge story begins in 2005 when a puppy by the name of Kabosu was born in a puppy mill. When the mill closed down, Kabosu, along with her siblings, were put up for adoption. Luckily, in 2008 Kabosu was rescued from a sad fate when she was taken in by a school teacher and blogger named Atsuko Sato.
Kabosu quickly became a fur-real beacon of joy for Atsuko. In 2010, she began sharing photos of Kabosu on her blog. Through those images, Kabosu was serving as an inspiration for the world to “Do Only Good Everyday.” Atsuko was showing her followers that even in ruff times, positivity rules the doghouse.
Where does the word Doge come from? A man by the name of John Monarch originally coined the term “Doge” on Reddit about 13 years ago. Because of him, Kabosu began wagging her way into the hearts of the world. Since then, Kabosu's Doge memes have had the internet howling with laughter.
Did You Know?
Doge memes often feature a Kabosu with a caption written in broken English and Comic Sans font. Captions include words like "such," "much," "so," and "very" and they convey a variety of upbeat messages.
Where is Doge today? Kabosu passed away in 2024 at 14 years of age. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, :
かぼちゃんはKabocha is
Today, May 24th
At 7:50 a.m.
I fell into a deep sleep.
Last night as usual
Eat rice
Plenty of water too
I drank it.
From the window
The soft light shines in,
Outside the window
The birds sing
On a beautiful morning,
While I stroke you
Like sleeping
He passed away quietly.
For a long time, Kabocha
To all of you who loved me,
Really
thank you very much.
Kabocha is
The happiest person in the world
I think it was a dog.
And, I
The happiest person in the world
It was the owner.
Kabocha is
Still now
Smiling
Wagging his tail
Stay close to me
I think they are giving it to us.
surely
And always will be.
5 Doge Facts
Though there are a few other variations, the true pronunciation of the word "Doge" contains a soft "g" and is pronounced like "dohj."
In 2013, a cryptocurrency called "DogeCoin" (DOGE) was created as a parody of Bitcoin using the Doge meme's image as its logo. Even though it was created as a joke, Dogecoin gained real-world value and became a popular cryptocurrency for tipping and small transactions on social media.
All Doge memes intentionally feature broken English to give the impression the puppy is talking in "DogSpeak."
Many people use the Doge meme as a symbol of wholesomeness and positivity. The memes always express joy, amazement, and admiration in a lighthearted way.
The Doge meme has been around for for over 13 years and is one of the mostly widely shared memes of all time on the Internet. In fact, new versions are created every day and continue to bring happiness and joy to those who are seeing them online.
INTERNATIONAL DOGE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Doge memes always convey humor and emotion through simple text message using Kabosu's cute puppy face. Today, the Doge meme has become a cultural phenomenon on the Internet with a variety of adaptions and variations.
Celebrating International Doge Day is a fun and easy way to not only pay homage to the iconic meme, but also a way to spread a little virtual joy and positivity.
Create your own Doge meme or share a current Doge meme on social media using #DogeDay.
Express your creativity by creating International Doge Day artwork.
Bake some Doge-themed cupcakes or cookies. You can add a little extra flair by adding phrases or paw prints with icing.
Support your local animal shelter by making a donation on International Doge Day or consider adopting an animal. Use Atsuko Sato and Kabosu's adoption story as inspiration to “Do Only Good Everyday” in the world!
Remember that celebrating the Doge meme is all about having fun and sharing positive vibes. It's an opportunity to enjoy internet culture and the humor it brings to our lives.
Who Created International Doge Day?
International Doge Day was first introduced in 2023 through a collaboration between National Day Calendar and ownthedoge.com. Each year on November 2, we celebrate the famous Shiba Inu and original Doge--Kabosu.
About Own The Doge
The Doge is a tribe of Doge enthusiasts on a mission to spread paw-sitivity, celebrate the legendary Doge meme's legacy, and spread the ethos of “Do Only Good Everyday”. With over $1 million in charitable pawprints, unforgettable adventures, and endless wagging, Own The Doge is taking Kabosu's legacy to infinity and beyond! Doge Day inquiries can be sent to dogeday@ownthedoge.com
For sponsorship inquiries for International Doge Day please email dogeday@ownthedoge.com.
For media inquiries, please contact the Own The Doge team at dogeday@ownthedoge.com
Rest in Paradise Kabosu. National Day Calendar® is grateful to have been allowed to work with you and the people of Japan to make National Doge Day a reality. You will forever be in our hearts.