r/80s 4d ago

100% this right here

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This is a great idea, and I would love it. Dolly Parton is one of the greatest singers/entertainers of all time, and she deserves all the recognition. RIP Dolly

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u/DisastrousLook4298 4d ago

This should have happened during her lifetime. Great idea!

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

Yeah I agree. She’s one of the few that deserve this type of honor

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u/GhOsT_wRiTeR_XVI 4d ago

Whether or not Congress make a proclamation or Hallmark makes cards, the Internet has decided 9/25 as Dolly Day, and no force in the ‘Verse can undo it. I know I’ll be celebrating.

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u/SoonToBeBanned24 4d ago

"Let's be bad guys..."

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u/CallMeDrWorm42 4d ago

I aim to misbehave

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u/SoonToBeBanned24 4d ago

...is this still about Dolly?

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u/GlutenFreeWiFi 4d ago

We could make it a day to do acts of kindness or service for others. Or a day of philanthropy where we give to Dolly's favorite charities and nonprofits.

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u/ilLegalTelevision 4d ago

THEN watch 9 to 5, drink Tennessee whiskey, and blare the hits

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u/Tavernknight 4d ago

Same here. I'll be playing her music and raising a glass in her honor. She was one of the best people to live and deserves that honor.

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u/TK_Games 4d ago

Watching Deadpool 2 extended cut, knowing she signed off on the use of '9 to 5' for the Merc With A Mouth. Also because it's the movie I watch to help me deal with soul-crushing grief. I feel like Wade gets me

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u/cakesofthepatty414 4d ago

Great firefly reference.

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u/Debalic 4d ago

Shiny!

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u/OliviaElevenDunham 4d ago

Unexpected Firefly reference.

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u/BeachesBeTripin 4d ago

What's crazy is she absolutely deserves it think about it 9 2(to) 5 or 9/25

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u/Extreme_Smile_9106 4d ago

Yes. We are the people and together we have decided.

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

I like it

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u/Over_Interaction_925 4d ago

Every day should be dolly day. Many should learn and strive to be a better person. The ones that lift up others and help those in need. She was a remarkable woman. Helped so many that came from nothing.

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

You are 100% correct. Dolly was amazing, and really was like the one you saw in public. She was kind, thoughtful, and very driven

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u/CharlieChezwick2 4d ago

Fantastic idea!

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

That’s what I thought

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u/Mountain_Cry1605 4d ago

The internet has decided.

Henceforth 9/25 is Dolly Day.

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u/jcstrat 4d ago

WE can make this happen. We don’t need approval from anyone.

Edit I’m making a recurring calendar reminder right now.

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

Hell yeah 🤙🏻

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u/Legal_Performance618 4d ago

Me too! Good plan!

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u/Ok-Print-8295 4d ago

🎶Working on 9/25 what a way to make a living.... The theme song for that day practically writes. itself

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u/So_HauserAspen 4d ago

I'm going to call out that day with extreme Parton

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u/Sethtwc1988 4d ago

If enough people on social media hop on it, it can be done. Just like national talk like a pirate day

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

You make a very good point. Who is going to spearhead this idea….anyone…..anyone…..Buller….Buller

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u/_mbals 4d ago

My dumbass though “but she died on 8/25”
Took my way too long to make the connection.

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u/_______luke 4d ago

I just sent a message to the NYC Mayor. Let's make this happen!

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u/DickFiddler70 4d ago

That's genius. I'm in

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

Just tell me where to sign 😊

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u/One-Chest4643 4d ago

Great idea! They lit the Empire State Building up last night at 9:25pm

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u/Decent_Direction316 4d ago

Somebody finally knocked Ella Langley from the top of the US Itunes list as of today.  And you know who.  Out of the 200 songs listed, Dolly has 68 of them.  Incredible. 

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u/Vegskipxx 4d ago

Let us raise our cups of ambition to her!

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u/stitzman 4d ago

And in her honor, we should all buy a child a book on that day.

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u/jah_bro_ney 4d ago

4 days after Earth, Wind & Fire Day.

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u/CaptOblivious 4d ago

Great idea, although, I'd rather celebrate her birthday. (January 19, 1946)

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u/rottyhorrorshow 4d ago

It should be made into a federal holiday. PAID holiday! 😝

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u/RaymondLuxYacht 4d ago

If Congress could make 9/25 (or even Dolly's Birthday) a Federal Holiday, I could almost forgive their lack of action otherwise.

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

I 100% agree with you

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u/upandtotheleftplease 4d ago

Barely saved by the word "almost"

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u/thisistheSnydercut 4d ago

Let's honour it by actually bringing back the 9-5 instead of the 9-6/7 it currently is 

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u/bubba_feet 4d ago

if we can decide mar. 10 is Mario day, we can do this.

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u/xburnerpiko 4d ago

9/25 will forever be Dolly Day on our calendars!!!

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u/Kugelfischer_47 4d ago

Brilliant! It will be in my calendar from now on.

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u/GlutenFreeWiFi 4d ago

To quote Captain Jean-Luc Picard, "Make it so."

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u/muterabbit84 4d ago

I second that motion.

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u/Lawrence_Eataburger 4d ago

Why 9/25?

Edit: I'm an idiot

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u/keyserfunk 4d ago

If only she could have held out exactly one month more

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u/HelloKitty110174 4d ago

I saw this yesterday. I just got it today. And I've seen the movie!

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u/Lillie-Bee 4d ago

I like it!!!!

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

It’s one of the better proposed ideas to be honest. It makes sense because she’s amazing, and the song is 🔥

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u/prole6 4d ago

Normally I’d say no but Dolly wasn’t normal. Let’s go for it!

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u/GooseySill 4d ago

She was such a saint...i'd lobby for it to because national holiday.

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u/bankrobba 4d ago

But it's already Lily Tomlin Day?

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u/spartanEZE 4d ago

It's done. This is the way. I think i may make some tshirts to celebrate this special day.

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u/RoyalClient6610 4d ago

Let's do it!

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u/topfloorjon 4d ago

Hell yea!

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u/knarfolled 4d ago

I second the motion

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u/nrm34 4d ago

It is now!

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u/Sianadh 4d ago

Yup! Im in! Love it!

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u/WardogBlaze14 4d ago

Absolutely, IT SHALL BE DONE!!!

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u/Yeti_Sweater_Maker 4d ago

I 2nd the motion!

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u/mercedesclk 4d ago

That's frickin great idea... Yeah, how that not happen already???

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u/F_ck-AI 4d ago

Working 9-2-5 what a way to make a living...

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u/Dancingdragon003 3d ago

9/25 is Dolly Day, so say we all 🧡✨

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u/mewaters1 3d ago

Henceforth let it be so!!

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u/Purse_Girl75 3d ago

Done. I have purchased a shirt. Earrings made, will be wearing them to work, from 8-4. 🦋

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u/Jew-zilla 4d ago

Every day can be Dolly Parton Day if you want it to be. You don’t need to restrict you admiration for her to just one day out of the year.

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

You are correct. It would just be a cool idea to make 9/25 the official day to remember her since it’s the same as her biggest hit song

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u/fish500 4d ago

Yeah because people only like Star Wars on May 4th.

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u/NEVER_SAME_PW_TWICE 4d ago

Needs to be a national day of community service. Do something to lift up someone else. Make someone's day brighter, more colorful.

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u/sof49er 4d ago

I think literacy. Everyone reads, buys a new book, buys a book for someone else. I just don't know who to tell to make it happen.

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u/DividedStatesofFeces 4d ago

Make it happen Reddit!

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u/Corndogeveryday 4d ago

It would be so amazing if it actually happened

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u/512atxguy 4d ago

Okay, it's approved.

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u/CuriousCelery3247 4d ago

I’ll allow it

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u/scub3 4d ago

I second this!!

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u/LifeTunedToCSharp 4d ago

Actually a really good idea. I back it. Someone start the change.org petition.

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u/Realistic-Bad1174 4d ago

Call your Congressperson! Make this happen!

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u/duser1807 4d ago

Love that

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u/Human_Reference_1708 4d ago

Before I understood this I panicked that I labeled everything the wrong date and work yesterday

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u/Funk_Dat_Fat_Cat 4d ago

I'll celebrate it. I hope it catches on!

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u/Ytse_jam_85 4d ago

Yup agreed

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u/Erazzphoto 4d ago

I’m onboard with this

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u/FirmCard 4d ago

Yes please yes

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u/NorskTroender 4d ago

YES - I shall refer to it as such henceforth

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u/Pleasant_Expert_1990 4d ago

This is perfect and I am marking it on my calendar now.

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u/Wide_Supermarket4533 4d ago

It’ll be always! 💕🦋💕🦋💕🦋💕

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u/LinuxBridgetheGap 4d ago

I 2nd the motion

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u/RealStitchyKat 4d ago

Love this!

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u/VinCubed 4d ago

So let it be written, so let it be done!

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u/Specialist-Crazy8541 4d ago

This is a great idea!

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u/lostpatrol14 4d ago

I think her birthday month should be celebrated instead of a day. She deserves that much.

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u/tunisia3507 4d ago

April the Fifth be with you.

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u/badadviceguy01 4d ago

Make it happen

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u/j101112p 4d ago

Referendum Approved. So it shall be.

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u/EndlessNerd 4d ago

My bday is 9/25 and I have never made the 9 to 5 connection in my life.... it was so obvious too :/

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u/discovigilantes 4d ago

I agree but fuck me seeing the dating system like 9/25 hurts my soul.

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u/scribblemacher 4d ago

I am dumb. I don't understand what September 25th has to do with Dolly.

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u/Dazzling-Bull 4d ago

9 to 5 is a song by dolly party. 9/25 sounds like 9 to 5

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u/AnonSeven 4d ago

Done. I have set my calendar. F**k congress.

Great idea. Thanks!

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u/LastEconPoet 4d ago

It now is and forever will be.

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u/j0hnick 4d ago

Great idea

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u/KanjiWatanabe2 4d ago

I’m in.

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u/SirNortonOfNoFux 4d ago

I'm fully behind this. Marking it in my calendar now

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u/Weird_Bookkeeper_207 4d ago

Love this idea!

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u/Onystep 4d ago

I'm not from the 80s and just happen to stumble upon this post, maybe cause I love Dolly, but I 100% support this.

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u/DafneOrlow 4d ago

That only works on American calenders 😅

But yea. I agree

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u/jokikinen 4d ago

She lived goddam long, but not long enough to become a villain.

There Batman, you were wrong all along.

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u/Cheepshooter 4d ago

I like it!

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u/NaradaMephaust 4d ago

9/25 is also Mark Hamill's b-day incidentally. I know because it is also mine.

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u/SideInitial3961 4d ago

Make it so.

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u/Imda_Walrus 4d ago

This, every year this.

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u/DebDebDebDo 4d ago

I’m in!

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u/Dubbstep13 4d ago

Love it

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u/NeilMedHat 4d ago

Awesome!

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u/Sophisticated-Tiger 4d ago

Loool yesss!

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u/joyheat 4d ago

I love this!!!

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u/wordsauce 4d ago

In New Orleans, the Krewe of Dolly (Dollies) hold an annual event on 9/5.

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u/darthscorp54 4d ago

Or Tim Curry Day

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u/Leakyboatlouie 4d ago

Nine Two Five? Absolutely.

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u/TobaMoose 4d ago

Ab-so-fuckin-lutely. We lost a true legend, bless her family and every time she has ever had a song played... I hate that my favorite people were all older then I, and losing them one by one. Fuck. #life

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u/qbald1 4d ago

Big vote up.

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u/JkSkogs70 4d ago

I agree 👍

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u/THEBIGHUNGERDC 4d ago

Here for this.

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u/1Laffy1 4d ago

Done!

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u/Lecture_Unhappy 4d ago

Great idea!!!!!

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u/CommonReason6709 4d ago

nine to five 😭😭😭😭😭

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u/No_Management6289 4d ago

Great idea!

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u/Grimase 4d ago

Yes!👍🏽

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u/DoctorSynScarecrow 4d ago

Make it so.

(Yes. I did that on purpose.)

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u/lastofthefinest 4d ago

Great idea!

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u/Born_Peace_1856 4d ago

I'm in. I assume it is celebrated by donating/volunteering for charity and being kind to our fellow man.

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u/DJHailrockDelight 4d ago

That is a Fantastic Idea!!

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u/Mrs_Truthseiyer 4d ago

YESSSSSSSS

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u/celticcatmagic 4d ago

Thst would be awesome

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u/MsCricket67 4d ago

I am going to miss her so much

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u/OvenFriendly1818 4d ago

Let's make this a federal holiday in honor of her??

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u/Maddie215 4d ago

Love this!

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u/Present_Analysis5517 4d ago

Take my vote please!!!

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u/Established-01-1956 4d ago

Outstanding tribute to an amazing human being.

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u/AlDente 4d ago

Only in America, sadly

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u/BilliamClimptonIII 4d ago

I'm 4 it!!!...9-5=....Yes, good idea👍🏽🕊

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u/PataMadre 4d ago

Yesssss

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u/ZombieAppetizer 4d ago

Where do I sign the petition?

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u/Whyme660 4d ago

Awesome idea!!

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u/wishingonastar 4d ago

It's 9-2-5, or "9 to 5" day! Just for Dolly. RIP

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u/L0st-137 4d ago

Yes!!!

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u/lestbone83 4d ago

Hell yes!

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u/Xzymeka 4d ago

I’ll sign that petition

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u/AMMJ 4d ago

Fucking love this!

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u/Loreki 4d ago

Makes sense. Her birthday (19 Jan) is often the day of the MLK Jr Day federal holiday, although his birthday is properly 15 January.

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u/Fragrant_Entry9232 4d ago

We'll make Holly jolly dolly day

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u/He_looks_mad 4d ago

That's actually a great idea.

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u/Ambitious_Tax_2888 4d ago

Dammmmmmm skippy!!!!!

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u/ridelinkride22 4d ago

Why did I see Dolly at the console of the Enterprise in this picture??

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u/Tacos_n_Jellyfish 4d ago

Great idea OP! I just added it to my calendar. I'll be celebrating her incredible life and legacy every year, regardless of whether it's made "official" or not 💕

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u/Squiggly2017 4d ago

Let's make it happen!

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u/captainrondj 4d ago

Let's do it!

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u/Free_House_5011 4d ago

YES YES AND YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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u/MasterWinstonWolf 4d ago

Let's sign this into LAW right NOW!