October 2, 2022 - National Smarties Day | National Name Your Car Day

Welcome to October 2, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a super smart business and cars with personality. Anna: Hey Marlo. What’s that all over your pants? Marlo: It’s my Halloween costume. Do you like it? Anna: Are you a donut with sprinkles? Wait, wait, that’s candy! Marlo: You’re getting warmer… Anna: Those are rolls of Smarties candy… Marlo: Warmer… Anna: You’re a Smarty Pants! Marlo: Ding, ding, ding! Anna: Well, I already knew that. Did you know that the founder of Smarties Candy, Edward Dee was a graduate of Cambridge University in England? Marlo: Yes. Did you know he named the candy Smarties to inspire people to continue their education? Anna: Yes! Did you know that his company started in 1949 is now run by his three granddaughters: Sarah, Jessica and Liz Dee? Now that’s super smart! Marlo: Did you know that we celebrate National Smarties Day on October 2nd because today is Eddie Dee’s birthday? Anna: I didn’t know that but I feel like we show team up for a trivia contest. If you’ve ever named your car then you are not alone. Movies and TV shows give top billing to everything from Herbie the Love Bug to Kit from Knight Rider and Smokey in Smokey and the Bandit. But perhaps the most loved car in today’s world is Lightning McQueen from the movie Cars. This animated feature film banks on our natural affinity to consider our car as something more human than machine. Maybe it’s been awhile since you played with matchbox cars or thought of your set of wheels as a trusty companion. But chances are good that giving your car a name will inspire you to give it some extra TLC. On National Name Your Car Day celebrate man’s other best friend and keep your engine purring. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices