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"The more laws there are, the more crime there is."

- Lao Tzu

For this text I won't provide transcription. I want you to be slow. (Comment if the document isn't accessible for you, and why. I will find a solution)
https://odd.keks.li/pvd_thinking_slowly.pdf

If you don't know how to interprete these letters (my handwriting is atrocious) consult this chart: Fraktur-script Alphabet

That font certainly makes me read slowly.

I think that is a german thing. The 25.12, 26.12 and 1.1 are bank holidays, add the weekends and you only need a few vacation days to get 9 days of. Some companies, e.g. my current one, make this vacation mandatory.
"Between the years" comes from the christian church, the church year ends with christmas and starts with the three holy kings day (however that is translated to english), but is currently mostly used for this one week between christmas and first of january.

I accept that "between the years" is a German thing.

And, what you Europeans call Three Kings Day is called "Epiphany" over here. (I had to look it up, as I didn't know that either.)

[March 5, 1951 - "Rocket 88" Was the First Recorded Rock and Roll Song]

March 5, 1951 - "Rocket 88" Was the First Recorded Rock and Roll Song

There is uncertainty about the exact date this song was recorded. It may have been recorded on either Saturday, March 3rd, or on Monday, March 5th. I have chosen to go with the latter date, as it makes more sense to me for professional musicians to be performing before paying audiences on Saturday nights, and having Mondays available to do recording sessions.

And, of course, not everyone agrees that "Rocket 88" was the first rock 'n' roll song ever recorded. But, if it wasn't, then what was?

I also find it interesting that the much maligned Ike Turner received partial credit for composing this song. And, to me, it's not the least bit surprising that a disreputable person was deeply involved in the creation of rock 'n' roll.

I have found the time to order my thoughts. Here is why I wrote St. Tibs day isn't real:

Days "between the years" is not an expression I'm familiar with, as American companies are not at all generous with days off from work.

However, "Everything fits, except for St. Tibs day." can definitely be attributed to the divine influence of our Blessed Goddess Eris.

Hail Eris!

[Tibb's Eve]

I tried to look it up. But apparently I was misremembering things. I always assumed St. Tibs day was something like "between the years". Days that exist in reality but not really, since they aren't available for scheduling meetings, dates,...
That means I have to write something about this just so I can reference it.

Thanks for your reply. It really bothered me that an otherwise very knowledgeable Discordian would have doubted the very existence of St. Tib's Day. Therefore, I went back, reexamined my sources, and looked for indisputable proof of the existence of this sacred Discordian Holy Holiday. Now, I will allow that some (Not me, of course.) may have been led to conclude that St. Tib's Day doesn't exist. But, I offer the following in defense and confirmation of my belief that St. Tib's Day does, in fact, really exist:

First, St. Tib's Day is clearly listed on the "Perpetual Date Converter from Gregorian to POEE Calendar" in our wholly holy Principia Discordia. I mean, this alone should be is more than enough proof.

Second, the only source I could find that "might" lead one (Not me, of course.) to entertain the possibility that St. Tib's Day doesn not exist is an entry in the Wikipedia. There it is written that "Tibb's Eve is a folk expression for a day which will never arrive." Well ... okay. But, that doesn't mean Tibb's Eve, doesn't exist. It simply "assumes" that it will never arrive. And, as Oscar Wilde famously wrote, "When you assume, you make an ass out of u and me."

Third, what does Tibb's Eve have to do with St. Tib's Day anyway? I mean, one is an "eve," while the other is a "day." They're no more alike than apples and oranges.

Fourth, nowhere in the Wikipedia entry on Tibb's Eve, is the existence of St. Tibb actually in question.

Fifth, in any case, everyone knows Wikipedia entries are not reliable sources of information.

And so, I believe my defense and confirmation of the existence of St. Tib's Day is in accordance with The Law of Fives. And, The Law of Fives is never wrong.

Hail Eris!

[March 2, 1785 - The Electorate of Bavaria Banned Secret Societies]

March 2, 1785 - The Electorate of Bavaria Banned Secret Societies

It was then that The Ancient Illuminated Seers of Bavaria (A.I.S.B.), the World's Oldest and Most Successful Conspiracy, went underground, and became even more powerful.

It has been theorized that The Ancient Illuminated Seers of Bavaria (A.I.S.B.) themselves utilized their considerable influence to actualize the banning of all secret societies. Thus, their banning was just one more element in their ingenious, successful plot to dismantle the Holy Roman Empire.

[March 1, 1969 - Jim Morrison Allegedly Whipped It Out On Stage]

March 1, 1969 - Jim Morrison Allegedly Whipped It Out On Stage

There is no photographic evidence to prove this alleged event, and Jim Morrison's band mates and road manager have claimed that it never happened. Nevertheless, I, and every single one of my rocker friends, immediately believed it to be true. We never questioned the validity of the MSM reports.

I believe this singular, alleged event not only confirmed Jim Morrison to be A Legend In His Own Time, it was, in fact, the final, definitive exploit in his undisputed ascension to Rock Godhood.

Isn't it also written, that St. Tib's Day doesn't exist? Like, the day happens, but nothing is happening and it could have been just a dream.
That tidbit (I like this spelling more, it's nearly symmetrical) really created some trouble for me when I was coding a Calendar for Android.

Of course St. Tib's Day exists. It exists today. And, it will exist again in four more years.

Seriously, where is it written that St. Tib's Day doesn't exist? I am not aware of your source.

[Leap year: French readers enjoy world's only four-year newspaper]

"Leap year: French readers enjoy world's only four-year newspaper"

As per the article:

"The world's only quadrennial, or four-yearly newspaper, has hit the kiosks again in France with the release of a new issue of the satirical La Bougie du Sapeur.

The singularity of the 20-page tabloid is that it only comes out on 29 February - so once every leap-year.
 
The first edition was in 1980, and this is issue 12.

Conceived by a group of friends who "wanted to have a laugh", La Bougie du Sapeur (The Sapper's Candle) has a print run of 200,000."

And, further along in the article:

"The paper's still put out by a few pals. We meet in a bar and toss around ideas over drinks. We have a lot of fun, and if the reader does too, that's the icing on the cake," Mr d'Indy says.

Styling itself as anti-politically correct, La Bougie is organised like a regular newspaper, with sections on politics, sport, international affairs, arts, puzzles and celebrity gossip."

So, the BBC has outed that the French laugh at things other than Belgians, and the tourists torturing their language.

Here's the link:   World's Only Quadrennial Newspaper

As it is written in our consecrated Principia Discordia, "ST. TIB'S DAY - occurs once every 4 years (1+4=5) and is inserted between the 59th and 60th days of the Season of Chaos."

That's it. That's all that is written, there ain't no more.

The Discordian Wiki was not particularly enlightening either. Although, I am marginally reassured to read that, "St. Tib is not a cabbage." But, a very little research (I googled "St. Tib.") leads me to believe our holy St. Tib's Day has it's origin in old Tibb's/Tipp's Eve, and Saint Tibb/Tib memes.

Getting back to our own hallowed Principia Discordia, I believe our own St. Tib is a Lieutenant Saint, since he/she doesn't appear to have much of a following. But, I assume he/she could be promoted to Brigadier Saint some leap year, if he/she ever takes an interest in establishing a following. Further, because of this leap year thingy, I suspect St. Tib is our patron/patroness saint of "interrelation" (timekeeping). And, as timekeeping is an orderly, aneristic activity, it seems an interesting thing for a Discordian saint to do. But, such is the nature of Discordianism.

So, based upon the old memes, I think the best way to celebrate St. Tib's Day is to honor him/her by pouring out an intoxicating libation, as per the sacred ritual practiced by the ancient Greeks, and tippling back, at least, one in his/her honor.

Hail Eris!

[The Synchronized Sofa-ing Competition]

I'm thinking about suggesting another new event for the Florida Man Games. I've given my idea the following working title:

"The Synchronized Sofa-ing Competition"

In this event, the competing Floriduhian athletic supporter teams must synchronize the cheering for their favorite American football team(s), while sitting on a sofa, watching the game on a bigly widescreen TV, eating pork rinds and beef jerky, and drinking beer. I feel that points should be awarded for Floriduhian costume authenticity, and the average team level of intoxication, as well as the actual choreography.

[At the Florida Man Games, big crowds cheer competitors evading police, wrestling over beer]

"At the Florida Man Games, big crowds cheer competitors evading police, wrestling over beer"

As per this article:

"ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- They rose up by the dozens from across Florida, caricatured competitors in tank tops and cutoff shorts, for a showdown that treats evading police and wrestling over beer like Olympic sports.

Promoted as "the most insane athletic showdown on Earth," the Florida Man Games poke fun at the state's reputation for bizarre stories that involve brawling, drinking, gunfire, reptile wrangling and other antics carrying a risk of time in jail or intensive care.
 
The games kicked off Saturday with the "Star Spangled Banner" played on electric guitar. Then spectators sipping canned beers behind metal barricades cheered and frequently shouted expletives as a dozen teams battled in contests inspired by real events from America's most surreal state."

And, further along in the article:

"The "Florida Man" phenomenon seeped into the nation's conscience thanks in part to a Twitter account that started in 2013 with the handle @_FloridaMan. The account touted "real-life stories of the world's worst superhero," sharing news headlines such as "Florida Man Bites Dog to 'Establish Dominance'" and "Florida Man Tried to Pay for McDonald's With Weed."

Florida's claim to being the strangest state goes back much further, said journalist Craig Pittman, who wrote the book "Oh, Florida! How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country." He noted that the first flag to fly over its Capitol in 1845 bore the motto "Let Us Alone.""

I don't suppose they would consider tweaking the name to "The Floriduh Man Games." But, the games do represent a state tradition going back eleven (11) whole years. Still, I'm thinking about suggesting a new event where the athletes compete to remove the most banned books from a library in the shortest amount of time.

Here's the link to this article:      The Florida Man Games

[Greene says Judge Engoron 'should be disrobed']

It appears that showing poster board size dick pics of Hunter Biden at a House Oversight Committee hearing last year wasn't enough for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She's come up with yet another way to attract the attention she craves.

"Greene says Judge Engoron 'should be disrobed'"

As per this article:

"Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) went after New York Judge Arthur Engoron on Thursday, demanding he be "disrobed" for his $355 million business fraud verdict against former President Trump last week.

Engoron ruled that Trump and his company committed business fraud by manipulating the value of assets, including inflating the value of his Florida home, the Mar-a-Lago club."

Well, Tricky Dick Nixon had Spiro T. Agnew, so maybe MAGAt Marge is the appropriate choice for Dishonest Don's next running mate. After all, Marge has a way with words too, just like Agnew, and we can always count on her to stay classy.

Here's the link to this article:      MAGAt Marge Wants Judge Disrobed

It's my understanding that the sacred Discordian holiday of Chaosflux recognizes, and celebrates the potent seeds of Discord being quickened in the fertile soil of Chaos. (It's that Hodge and Podge, Yin and Yang thing.) That, and early Northern Hemisphere living Discordians needed an excuse to celebrate something of their own in the cold, bleak, heathen month of February.   

And, for this holiday, the Discordian Wiki clearly revealed to me, personally, how I should party on this sacrosanct holy day. (This is clearly a Divine Inspiration situation. Hail Eris!) So, I'm going to arrange a Cacophonous game of Calvinball! I know, I know, this all reads like hyperbole. But, take a good look at my avatar. This is all way, way more than mere coincidence! This is the very definition of Synchronicity!

Hail Eris!