From Snake Jokes To Krishna-Sudama: How The Internet Is Spicing Up Friendship Day 2024

Happy Friendship Day 2024! Celebrated on the first Sunday of August, this year’s Friendship Day falls on August 4. Traditionally, it’s marked by exchanging friendship bands or cards, but nowadays, it’s all about sharing messages online.

Modern Friendship Day Trends

Today, people send Friendship Day wishes via WhatsApp, share jokes in their groups, and use pop culture references to stay connected. However, a fresh trend this year is the use of memes to celebrate the occasion. Social media was flooded with Friendship Day posts on Sunday morning.

What’s Trending This Year

Here’s a look at some of the most popular Friendship Day messages making waves online:

– “Friendship isn’t about how long you’ve known someone, but about who stands by you through thick and thin.”

– “Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.”

And for a bit of humor, some people compared their friends to snakes. One user wrote: “Happy Nagpanchmi to my ‘office friends’ who taught me what friendship isn’t and what it means to be a total snake.”

Genuine Tributes

Some posts celebrated timeless friendships, including the bond between Krishna and Sudama from Hindu mythology, symbolizing lasting and meaningful connections.

Global Observances

In India and a few other countries, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August, while many other places observe it on July 30 as International Friendship Day.

Origins of Friendship Day

The idea of a global Friendship Day was first proposed by Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho in Paraguay in 1958, through the World Friendship Crusade. It gained commercial popularity in the US, thanks to the greeting card industry.