National Dab Day

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Hey there, fellow dab enthusiasts! Did you know that there's a special day dedicated just to the art of dabbing? Well, get ready to bust out your dance moves because National Dab Day is here to celebrate the coolest dance move of the decade.

When is Dab Day?

It's national dab day on the 10th January.

The Origins of National Dab Day

Let's dive into the internet history of this national day and find out how it all started. The dab, for those unfamiliar, is a hip dance move that originated in Atlanta, Georgia around 2013. It gained popularity through viral videos and was even showcased on television shows and during sports events.

As the dab dance move became a cultural phenomenon, social media platforms started buzzing with people sharing their dabbing skills. The hashtag #NationalDabDay quickly emerged, and on January 10th, 2017, it officially became a nationally recognized day of celebration.

How to Celebrate National Dab Day

Now that you know the history, let's get down to business. Here are some fun ways to celebrate National Dab Day:

Gather your friends and family for a dab dance-off. Get ready to show off your best moves and put your dabbing skills to the test!
Create a dab-themed playlist and groove to the beat. From hip-hop to pop, choose music that'll get you in the dabbing spirit.
Organize a virtual dab challenge on social media. Encourage your followers to share their best dab videos using the hashtag #NationalDabDay.

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Guinness World Record for the largest group dabbing was set in 2016? Over 1,000 people gathered in Atlanta to achieve the record-breaking dab, creating a mesmerizing sight that left everyone in awe of their synchronized moves. Now that's what we call teamwork!

History behind the term 'Dab'

2015

The Birth of the Dab

The term 'dab' originated in 2015 and quickly gained popularity in the hip-hop and sports communities. It refers to a dance move where the dancer extends one arm while bowing their head into the other arm, often with a slight lean. The dance move is characterized by its quick, precise movements and has become synonymous with celebration and confidence.

2016

Migos and the Dabbing Craze

In 2016, the hip-hop group Migos released a song titled 'Look at My Dab,' which became a major hit and propelled the dabbing craze even further. The song's lyrics prompted listeners to show off their dabbing skills, leading to an explosion of videos and social media posts featuring people dabbing in various creative ways.

2016

Sports Celebrations Adopt the Dab

The popularity of the dab extended beyond dance and music. Professional athletes, particularly American football players, started incorporating the dab into their touchdown celebrations. The trend gained significant media attention, and soon dabbing became a familiar sight during sporting events.

2016

Controversy Surrounding the Dab

While the dab gained widespread popularity, it also faced controversy. Some critics argued that the dance move promoted drug use due to its similarity to inhaling marijuana smoke. However, proponents of the dab quickly debunked this connection, explaining that the dance move itself had no relation to drug culture.

2017

Dabbing as a Cultural Phenomenon

By 2017, the term 'dab' had firmly established itself as a cultural phenomenon. It transcended its initial dance move definition and became a catch-all phrase for any confident or triumphant action. Additionally, 'dabbing' extended beyond the realm of dance and sports, with people using it as a slang term to express success or accomplishment in various contexts.