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Durham mayor proclaims Friday a day of happiness
Submitted by adriennj on 07/16/2009 - 15:49
Tomorrow, Nickelodeon is beginning its celebration of the 10th
anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants -- that absorbent, yellow fellow who lives in a pineapple under the sea -- with "The Ultimate SpongeBob SpongeBash Weekend."
As part of that celebration the network has proclaimed tomorrow, July 17th, the first Global Day of Happiness.
And it seems that Durham Mayor Bill Bell is on board.
He even signed a proclamation urging Durham residents to make special note of this observance.
The proclamation reads that a day in honor of happiness is 'most appropriate due to the current affairs within our nation.'
It says that the day 'will help recognize simple pleasures, like a smile -- the more in tune with one's happiness, the more one is inspired to commit good deeds.'
It adds that 'mental health is a worldwide issue, and happiness increases confidence, and self-esteem -- which leads to success, and a healthy lifestyle.'
When we tried to call and ask about the proclamation, the person we spoke to didn't know about the proclamation and said it wasn't on the city's agenda.
So we don't know if Mayor Bell is a big SpongeBob fan or just a fan of Happiness.
Think he reads our blog?
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This was about a Sponge Bob Marathon, right?
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 17:18 — RacquetPlease note in the original post that Nickleodeon declared a "Global Day of Happiness" to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sponge Bob. It appears Bill Bell thought that was a great idea and signed up the city of Durham. Now that we've seen that the idiot fringe does not want a day, an hour or even a moment of happiness, I'm sure Mayor Bell will be cancelling any and all celebrations, i.e., Thanksgiving and Christmas, that in any way infringe on the fringe's right to be unhappy. Please go back to FOX and Drudge and AOL fringe people. This is a site for people who like TV and like to talk about it, then and now.
Nothing will be
Thu, 11/19/2009 - 02:01 — casselinNothing will be heppened.
It depend on what would you like to do!
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Well well now we are going
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 17:05 — henryeWell well now we are going to have a happiness day, Is it supposed to be changed to Mayor Bell,day So he can become another Black God to be worshipped,
Ah, nothing like a little lightheartedness...
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 13:21 — Jen1978...to bring out the uptight, right-wing jerks!
Way to totally miss the point, as usual, guys! Now head on back to Fox News forums or Drudge where your off-topic ramblings have a home.
UnHappiness
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 11:57 — BlkMaleInNCBill Bell is on board because he does not live in Durham. There is no happiness in the city of Durham. It's depressing as hell. They aim guns and throw dead bodies in your direction all day and night here. They even put the police man down with the program last week, now he's fighting for his life. We treat each other bad and it shows no signs of getting better.
Huh!
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 13:23 — Jen1978I must be going to a different Durham, cause I have yet to have a gun in my face, and I haven't had to dodge a body yet!
Okay well.....
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 16:05 — BlkMaleInNCPlease take a walk though the area's with "Affordable Housing. Lets take a stroll down S. Austin and Linwood where a few months ago, they shot a man in his car and he managed to drive himself to fayettville st. bridge where he died. Or drive down Liberty st. where they walk in front of your vehicle as you drive down the street hoping you get out or slow down. Keep going down to Holloway and hyde park where they sell Drugs and prostitute 24 hours a day. It's a one stop shop! Get hi, get laid get robbed then killed. Exscuse me Ms. Jen but what part of Durham do you live at? Oh near Duke? Okay your safe because them "folks" Make damn sure the element on the south and North side doesn't make it's way over there.
How about ......
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 10:12 — sm3065I propose someone somewhere proclaim a Lighten Up Day.
The Left would like you all
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 07:35 — TheLibertineThe Left would like you all to close your eyes and go to sleep. Don't worry, be happy. They'll take care of all of your troubles -- they'll feed you, clothe you, make your health care decisions, raise your children...all you have to do is let go and go to sleep. The Matrix is feeling more like a documentary, isn't it?
as long as he proclaims an
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 07:41 — tppas long as he proclaims an unhappiness day as well! we all know how a leftist's greatest value is equality over freedom, liberty and justice!
Government being 'useful' again
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 07:34 — nocoercion_dot_comWow--thanks, Mr. Mayor! I would have been absolutely miserable today without my local government meddler-in-charge declaring the general mood of the day!
2012
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 06:57 — Marshal_DillonHe's off to a good start to becoming Governor in 2012. The citizens of our state seem determined to elect idiots to run it...
Happy
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 21:16 — dmccallHappy? Yeah, like "trigger-happy"!
BTW, how about that butcher in Laurenburg who committed a murder...with a gun! What was the baker doing then? Stabbing someone?
the nation is going to Hell in a hand basket...
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 20:53 — The_Voice_of_Reasonand this dude is signing a porclamation for Happy Friday...Now, can someone please tell me;...What in the world has he been SMOKIN'..??
You made Drudge Report
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 20:50 — rivermasterncCongratulations Adrienne. You made the Drudge Report with this one. My comment - What BitterEXdemocrat said.
B*^#S*#%
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 19:54 — wheelercb59I DONT BELIEVE THIS B*#+S*^#.
Oh, please
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 18:41 — RacquetHappy, Bitter and Powdered - get a life and get it soon. Thought your kind of comments only appeared on AOL - the folks over there would love you. We are happy here and now we'll have a day dedicated just to us.
LET'S PLAY...
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 18:29 — ravencottageLACROSSE!
'most appropriate due to the current affairs within our nation.'
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 17:55 — happyboyyou are kidding right? we have a moron administration driving the country to bankruptcy and socialism!! wake up.. declare happiness day the day these dill weeds are thrown out of office!
Happimyass
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 17:16 — BitterEXdemocrat (not verified)Durham's Mayor should be embarrassed at such a crime ridden cesspool allowed to continue...
100 bucks says some thug in
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 16:54 — PowderedToastMan100 bucks says some thug in durham will be happy to rob you tomorrow.
Happiness
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 16:16 — brookecainI like where Bell is going with this (and I'm sure he reads the blog!). Forget smiles. My favorite simple pleasure: a good TV show. Unfortunately, Friday sports a very "unhappy" TV schedule, so I'll be relying on my DVR to get my fix.