To Celebrate Steak And Blow Job Day Or Not To Celebrate

The humorous side of the day will show your sense of humor. And, if you and he are a happy couple, celebrate! On March 14th, we have two notable events to commemorate and celebrate. With all due respect to Pi Day, I’m not referring to the math-minded holiday. I’m referring to the other chance to celebrate that makes the day special.

Before you deem me to be a pig or a misogynist, let me give a big shout out to the lady that educated me on the meaning of that day. Thanks, Amy.

A Silly Calendar Filler Or Real Thing?

It’s called Steak and Blow Job Day and became an instant internet hit in 2002. Where was I? I probably worked too much in 2002, spent time raising a kid, and still spent too much time with my nose in a book. Yes, that explains why I haven’t celebrated such a male-friendly holiday. There is the fact that I have been single for 20 years. Like Valentine’s Day, that hampers enjoying the holiday.

According to the websites I went to learn more about this, and walk away shocked that it wasn’t created by Maxim Magazine, Steak and Blow Job Day is unofficially recognized as a Valentine’s Day equivalent for men all over the world. Sure, it comes with lots of controversy and different opinions.

Some Funny Facts

Some of the websites have very questionable stories about the origin of Steak and Blow Job Day. It’s rumored to have been started in 269AD by the Romans.

Primarily, Steak and Blow Job Day is observed in North America, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and Brazil. It’s popular amongst lots of people in these areas and the rest of the world hasn’t looked into it or isn’t aware of the men’s special day. I was late to the party myself.

“Rumor” has it that after WW2, President Truman instructed the FBI to secretly share the word, acting as a welcome home gift for the troops. Well, that would make a soldier feel welcomed at home.

The truth is, we can all thank radio DJ Tom Birdsey. Tom, in 2002, is credited for having devised this joke “holiday” during a show on WFNX radio in Boston, Massachusetts. There’s a reciprocal day in April, coincidentally on the 14th. It’s called Cake and Cunnilingus Day.

Insulted, Or Taking It As Humor

Some women are going to be insulted by the insinuation that on a particular day of the year they might have to cook and perform orally for their mates. I’m not forgetting you guys out there that have a special fella. Maybe you’re upset about it too, or maybe you guys take turns. Nevertheless, if you’re seeing a look like the one above, chances are she isn’t taking this in the humorous way it is meant.

I wouldn’t recommend bringing up the notorious calendar filler. If you do, it would be best to be light-hearted about the idea. Expecting the favors this day entails isn’t going to do you any service in getting your irritated-by-the-idea mate to participate. Remember boys, a certain amount of respect goes a long way. One good way to bring it up might be by mentioning April 14th and having a laugh.

If you’re lucky enough to be with a partner that is into these less conventional holiday traditions, by all means, kick back and enjoy. Just make sure you’re there with that cake and a ready tongue thirtyish days later!

My Thoughts

How an internet joke turned into an internet phenomenon like this one, I might never understand, but there are just things that are meant to be taken with a grain of salt. This, my friends, is definitely one of them. To take this with any degree of seriousness seems like something a misogynist would be guilty of and we're all hopefully past that point by the time we hit…our 20s?

For couples, it seems like every 14th day of the month there is something that celebrates your romantic lives together. First, there is valentines day, then March and April 14th, as the weather starts to warm, a day for each of you to be focused on servicing the other.

Truthfully, what probably happens, is there is a run on steaks around this time and people make the best of a light-hearted day in the midst of all their other concerns. They sit down, enjoy a steak dinner, and spend some quality time with one another. Perhaps even a gag-gift or two get exchanged, some wine gets consumed over dinner, and they share a laugh or two. Because…well why not?

Have fun and be respectful of those special someones. For those of us that are single, we'll have to take care of things ourselves. I do cook a mean steak.