National Simp Day is celebrated annually on June 3rd. It’s a day dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding the term “simp,” which has evolved from a derogatory slang word to a complex expression of showing excessive sympathy and attention toward another person. The day aims to educate people about the term’s original meaning and promote the idea that being emotional or caring isn’t necessarily negative.
Quick Facts
- When is it?: June 3rd
- Tagged as: Awareness Day
- What’s the hashtag?: #NationalSimpDay
- When was it founded?: May 2021
- Who founded it?: JohnOfTheForest, a Twitch broadcaster, video gamer, and musician
History of National Simp Day
The word “simp” has had different meanings throughout history. Originally a shortening of “simpleton” dating back to 1903, it evolved to have connotations of someone being “soft” or “overly sympathetic” in the 1980s when West Coast rappers like Too Short and E-40 began using it. The term gained peak popularity in 2019 when it started appearing frequently on TikTok, followed by widespread use on Twitch and Twitter.
JohnOfTheForest created National Simp Day to address the negative connotations that had developed around the term. The day coincides with the anniversary of the first “simpcore” song released in 2020 called “Poki Poki.” Each year, JohnOfTheForest releases a new simpcore song to celebrate the day and spread awareness.
Timeline
- 1903: The noun “simp” first appears as a shortening of “simpleton”
- 1980s: The term begins to have connotations of being “soft” or “overly sympathetic”
- 2005: The word is added to Urban Dictionary
- 2019: “Simp” gains peak popularity on TikTok
- 2020: The New York Times describes the term as “a misogynistic insult”
- 2021: National Simp Day is established by JohnOfTheForest
Dates by Next Year (2025 to 2030)
| Year | Month and Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 3 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | June 3 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | June 3 | Thursday |
| 2028 | June 3 | Saturday |
| 2029 | June 3 | Sunday |
| 2030 | June 3 | Monday |
How National Simp Day Is Observed
People celebrate National Simp Day by showing kindness to others without expecting anything in return. Some organize gatherings where friends bring their favorite “simp dish” and dress in “simp attire.” Others create scavenger hunts with items related to simping or write poems and songs about simping to share with friends and family. JohnOfTheForest leads the celebration by releasing a new simpcore song every year.
Fun Facts About National Simp Day
The term “simp” was used by Sir Mix-a-Lot in his 1992 hit “Baby Got Back” with the lyrics “A lot of simps won’t like this song.” The word has been expressed as a backronym for “Sucker/Sucka Idolizing Mediocre Pussy,” reflecting its 20th-century origins. In December 2020, Twitch announced it would take action against accounts of streamers using the word “simp” derogatorily.
Quiz
- When is National Simp Day celebrated?
- Who founded National Simp Day?
- What year did the term “simp” gain peak popularity?
- What does JohnOfTheForest do annually to celebrate the day?
(Answers: 1. June 3rd, 2. JohnOfTheForest, 3. 2019, 4. Releases a new simpcore song)
FAQs
What does simp mean?
The term is slang defining individuals who are overly sympathetic or show excessive attention to another person, typically someone who doesn’t reciprocate those feelings.
What does simp mean for a man?
For men, the term is often used derogatorily to describe “men who appear to be extra caring so they can sleep with a girl,” though National Simp Day aims to challenge this negative stereotype.
What is simping over a girl?
The term defines “someone who is crushing on a girl” and going to great lengths to show affection, often without reciprocation.
Importance of National Simp Day
National Simp Day is important because it addresses social stigmas that often surround emotionally expressive people. It challenges the widespread belief that men aren’t sympathetic toward women unless they have ulterior motives, which is not only false but derogatory to both genders.
The day helps break typical stereotypes and removes unnecessary social stigmas, ultimately making the world a better place. While the current generation may not be highly influenced by the message of the day, it aims to improve the mindset of upcoming generations by promoting the idea that showing care and emotion isn’t inherently negative.
Related
- No Simp September
- World Kindness Day (November 13)
- National Just Do It Day (January 24)
- Universal Children’s Day (November 20)
- World Peace Day (November 17)