Sarah and Robert Thompson, the couple renowned for their outlandishly eccentric resolutions, have once again made headlines. A few years ago, they unanimously decided that anniversaries were overrated and made a pact to stop celebrating them entirely. That was on August 23rd, an occasion which now lives in infamy, as Robert forgot the anniversary of the day they decided not to celebrate anniversaries.
When Sarah found out that Robert had forgotten this monumental day, she decided to take matters into her own hands. What better way to remind someone of a resolution than by turning their own home into a gigantic calendar?
Let’s rewind. It all started when Sarah, a self-proclaimed “anti-anniversary activist”, declared that the pressure to celebrate anniversaries was suffocating the spontaneity out of relationships. Robert, her husband, agreed. He was tired of the elaborate celebrations, or as he put it, “Who needs another yearly reminder of how much weight they've gained since they first met?”
They both settled on August 23rd as the day to forever remember as the day they would stop remembering anniversaries. They called it “Forgetiversary”.
As Forgetiversary approached, Sarah was disappointed to discover that Robert had made no plans. No anti-cards, no non-gifts. It was as if he really had... forgotten.
This is when Sarah, with unmatched determination, turned their abode into a colossal, living calendar. The Thompson residence was transformed, with pages for walls, days for windows, and months for doors.
The next day, as Robert walked in, his jaw hit the floor. His once cozy living room was now January, the kitchen, April, and their bedroom, naturally, August.
A tearful reunion ensued in “August”, where Robert was presented with a non-gift of empty boxes and an anti-card that read, “Happy Forgetiversary! I forgot to write in this card.”
They decided to celebrate with a non-dinner, which comprised an empty plate, make-believe cutlery, and an invisible five-course meal. Robert claimed the air was seasoned to perfection.
Neighbors have reported that since the transformation, the Thompsons have been hosting ‘un-celebrations’ for others wanting to commemorate the anniversaries of not commemorating anything.
It turns out that their Forgetiversary was not just a day for them, but a revolution for all who wanted freedom from anniversary pressure. The Thompson Calendar House has become a beacon for anti-anniversary activists around the world.
In an interview with Sarah, she mentioned, “We hope that Forgetiversary becomes a national holiday where people actively forget what they are not celebrating!”
Robert added, “And, of course, I will never forget to forget our Forgetiversary ever again!”
As the Thompsons continue to revel in their lack of celebration, they remain an inspiring reminder that sometimes the most memorable