The First-Ever International Doge Day Celebration: A Free-For-All Paw-some Event to Remember!
Own The Doge Unveils Bronze Statue of Internet Meme Icon Kabosu, Celebrates Doge’s 18th Birthday, and Hosts Special Guests in Sakura City Park, Japan Sakura City, Japan / Get ready to howl, celebrate, and remember November 2nd because the first-ever International Doge Day is upon us! In collaboration with the National Day Calendar, famous for registering iconic days like Avocado and Coffee Day, Own The Doge is thrilled to announce this historic celebration in Sakura City Park, Japan, the hometown of Kabosu, the “Doge” of the internet. This extraordinary event coincides with the 18th birthday of Doge, the internet’s favorite meme dog, and will be highlighted by the unveiling of a Bronze Statue of Kabosu in the park. This statue was brought to life through the collective efforts of Own The Doge, Dogecoin Foundation, Doge Pound NFT, Rainbow Wallet, and Feisty Doge (NFD) last year on Kabosu’s 17th birthday. With the support of the Doge community, we raised over $100,000 to turn this Bronze dream into a meme. And this calls for a party! The day includes some special guests to make this paw-some event even more remarkable! Announcing Tay Zonday, the legendary voice behind “Chocolate Rain,” and Bad Luck Brian, the meme that dominated Reddit. These iconic figures will be joining us at Doge Day to brighten up the celebration. Tay writes at length about memes and internet culture: “The Internet today has many examples of people from different countries connecting online, despite political tensions. For example, Russian teenagers in Moscow learn English from American pop music and share New York hip-hop dances on their social apps, even when these countries are on opposite sides of a conflict in Ukraine. Art and sports have always been ways for people to come together and find common ground, regardless of politics. They are difficult to restrict and are resistant to assimilation. Paul Gilroy once wrote that art from the African diaspora represents a counter-culture to traditional European rationalism and modernity. Art movements like impressionism and dadaism have historically existed as a response to politics and power. Sometimes I wonder what popular Internet memes like Doge Dog, Bad Luck Brian, and Chocolate Rain have in common. These memes come from different time periods, formats, and online communities. However, in a broader sense, I like to think that memes, like DamnDaniel, Chewbacca Mom, David After The Dentist, and Bed Intruder, are a form of digital counter-culture. For me, memes are how we naturally fight the predictability of algorithm-driven content. Recommendation systems often reduce us to our hashtags, demographics, and advertising preferences. Machine learning AI scrutinizes every bit of our online activity to fit us into its idea of an ideal user—one who clicks the most, watches the most, and buys the most. In the midst of an Internet that maximizes user engagement, session duration, and sales by feeding us personalized content that confirms our existing beliefs, memes provide a different perspective. Memes don’t conform to the rules of search engine optimization. They don’t follow the predictable patterns that advertisers try to target. Memes, in the words of Jacques Derrida, introduce a moment of repetition, but they do it in a unique way. They derive their strength, as Ralph Ellison observed, from living with one’s “head in the lion’s mouth” —challenging the status quo from within. Memes can disrupt the algorithms that govern our online experience.” Event Details: – Date: November 2nd, 2023– Location: Sakura City Park, Japan– Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Japanese Time) This event is free for shibes and hoomans worldwide, but will also be some special surprises for VIP ticket holders. Expect free food, music, drinks, art, crafts, and endless fun. Here’s the planned itinerary: 1. 1:00 PM – Grand Opening by the Mayor of Sakura City2. 1:30 PM – The Doge Quiz (Much Rare Prizes, Very Bronze)3. 2:30 PM – Q&A Panel Feat. Atsuko Sato, Tay Zonday, Bad Luck Brian4. 3:00 PM – Open Mic (+surprise guest) – wut does Doge mean 2 you?5. 4:20 PM – Unveiling the Bronze Statue (Such Forever)6. 4:30 PM – Take Photos on the Yellow Carpet7. 5:00 PM – Gary and Julia’s Decentralized Dance Parade8. 6:00 PM – Bed Time for Dogs and Hoomans For those who can’t make it to Japan, don’t worry! The statue unveiling will be streamed on pleasr.house and X broadcast, ensuring you won’t miss this iconic moment in Doge and meme history. Follow @ownthedoge on X for more details regarding livestreams. As the stage is set for a historic celebration, Own The Doge is excited to announce the line-up of sponsors who’ve made this event a reality: Feisty Doge (NFD): NFD token is the original coined meme! Even before PleasrDAO fractionalised Atsuko Sato’s original Doge NFT, CryptoPathic did it with Feisty Doge! Insrt Fun: A gamified, social marketplace where people can embed promises in NFTs and other people can win them. SARAH: SARAH is a gourmet web3 food app from Japan. They have 2M monthly active users who post pictures and reviews on SARAH to earn UME. Defi Ted: A true Doge of the decentralized world, bringing the fun! Coinpost: The biggest crypto media organization in Japan. Shapeshift: Founded by Erik Voorhees in 2014, ShapeShift transitioned to a DAO in 2021 and is all about decentralization and bringing crypto communities together. These sponsors aren’t just supporters; they’re the backbone of this meme-tastic event! Without their much-needed help, this dream wouldn’t have transformed into such an epic meme! Don’t miss this historic event that’s bound to be filled with love, laughter, and Doge memeiness. Woof Woof, LFD! For more information, please visit www.ownthedoge.com or follow us on social media: @OwnTheDoge Media Contact John MonarchJohn@ownthedoge.com+1-864-416-1409 About Own The Doge Own The Doge is a tribe of doge enthusiasts on a mission to spread paw-sitivity, celebrate the legendary Doge meme’s legacy, and spread the ethos of “Do Only Good Everyday”. With over $1 million in charitable pawprints, unforgettable adventures, and endless wagging, Own The Doge is taking Kabosu’s legacy to infinity and beyond. Bork with Own The Doge: @ownthedoge
Wow Much Celebrate: Kabosu the ‘Doge’ Turns 18
Statue unveiled in her honor, plus the first-ever official International Doge Day Sakura, Japan / To all the meme lovers worldwide, mark your calendars for November 2, 2023 – Own the Doge, in collaboration with the City of Sakura and Bronze The Doge, invites you to a paw-ty like no other, celebrating the 18th birthday of the most famous Shiba Inu of them all – Kabosu, the original Doge, and the first OFFICIAL International Doge Day. Much wow, but that’s not all ???? As part of the festivities, Own The Doge and an irrepressible band of Dogethusiasts (including the Dogecoin Foundation, Feisty Doge, Doge Pound, and Rainbow) are thrilled to unveil a bronzed tribute to Kabosu, courtesy of Bronze The Doge. This official statue will forever immortalize the cheeky grin that started a meme revolution and took the internet by storm. Journey back to 2005, the year a little miracle named Kabosu took her first breath in a puppy mill. However, when the mill closed its doors for good, Kabosu, along with her siblings, faced an uncertain future. But destiny had other plans! In 2008, Atsuko Sato embraced Kabosu, nurturing her into a beacon of pure joy and happiness. A mere photograph, clicked by Atsuko for her blog in 2010, was all it took to etch Kabosu into our collective memories. John Monarch, the poster who shared that photo from Atsuko’s blog and first christened her with the name “Doge” on Reddit, will also be in attendance. In the span of 13 years, “Doge” expanded its footprint to encompass all of meme culture, making significant impressions in areas ranging from internet humor to multi-billion dollar cryptocurrencies. Whether drawn by the allure of the meme or its storied history, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the original canine that began the phenomenon. Amidst it all, Kabosu’s tale is a testament to resilience, reminding us that even when faced with life’s ruff patches, optimism and positivity should be our guiding stars. Thanks to her infectious spirit and that unforgettable face, Kabosu’s “Doge” meme is a sensation and has inspired millions across the globe to erupt in joy. It’s as if the cosmos itself leaned down and whispered, “Such meme, many smiles!” Just earlier this year, meme icons like “Bad Luck Brian” came to Japan to meet the Doge (and went super viral), and film for the Doge documentary – but the internet hasn’t seen anything yet. Along with a gathering of internet legends like Bad Luck Brian and Tay Zonday (of “Chocolate Rain” fame), attendees will also get to meet the ever-gracious Atsuko Sato, Kabosu’s human and guardian of all things Doge. “Meeting the iconic Doge meme in Japan was the highlight of my life’s adventures! Exploring the beautiful country, indulging in exquisite sushi, and sharing laughs with Doge made this trip truly unforgettable”, Bad Luck Brian told Own The Doge, “Sometimes, the journey is even better than the destination, and this was one of those moments.” Special announcement: National Day Calendar has officially named November 2 as “International Doge Day.” Yes, that’s right, a day dedicated to the meme-phenomenon that keeps on giving. Let the annual Doge revelry begin. For those who want to strut their stuff in style, Own The Doge is offering VIP tickets, which include the finest amenities – from plush hotel stays and private transport, to ritzy parties. But fear not, every pup and person is welcome to join the merriment and celebrate Kabosu’s bark-tastic day at no cost (just find a way to come!). The countdown has begun, and the excitement is palpable! Interested in joining the party? Check out doge-day.com for more details and to fetch your tickets. About Own The Doge Own The Doge is a tribe of doge enthusiasts on a mission to spread paw-sitivity, celebrate the legendary Doge meme’s legacy, and spread the ethos of “Do Only Good Everyday”. With over $1 million in charitable pawprints, unforgettable adventures, and endless wagging, Own The Doge is taking Kabosu’s legacy to infinity and beyond. Bork with Own The Doge: @ownthedoge on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Media Contact John Monarchdogeday@ownthedoge.com+1-864-416-1409