Day of the Lipped: A Celebration We Laugh About TogetherEvery year on July 20th, the internet is filled with images marked with the caption “Happy Day of the Lipped!” Some people laugh, some are baffled, and some sincerely congratulate friends on this strange holiday. What is this day? Why was it created? And why do we, grown adults, suddenly start celebrating a day dedicated to either the shape of lips, the ability to kiss, or just plain absentmindedness? Let’s try to figure out this fun phenomenon that has become part of internet folklore and given us another reason to smile. After all, any event that makes us laugh is worthy of attention.What Does “Lipped” Mean: A Lexical ExcursionThe word “lipped” in the Russian language is one of those amazing expressions that are both funny and multivalent. Essentially, it is a folk, colloquial word that has several meanings. In the literal sense, it refers to a person with a pendulous or very large lower lip. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to an absent-minded, ungraceful person who constantly misses something or does things by mistake. Another meaning is a kissing enthusiast, someone who “slaps” their lips. And finally, in some dialects, it was used to refer to just a chatterbox or someone who speaks indistinctly.Interestingly, the word has an obviously playful connotation. It is not used in official speech, but in friendly conversation or literature, it sounds vivid and expressive. For example, in the works of Russian classic prose, this word can be found to characterize a comical character. In this sense, “lipped” is not an insult, but rather a friendly hint at a certain trait of character or appearance.Modern internet has embraced this word and turned it into a reason for a celebration. Thanks to memes, jokes, and sarcastic images, “lipped” has become a character of mass culture. And as often happens, the meaning of the word has expanded: now it is not only about lips, but also about the ability to laugh at oneself.Whe ... Read more