Stranger Things fans may know November 6 is an important day in the lore of the show – it’s the day Will Byers went missing.
This is where the thrust of season one’s story arc kicked off, when the young Will disappeared into the Upside Down and his family and friends were left to search for him.
on november 6, 1983 will byers went missing. today, we honor him by dressing up, eating eggos, sending memes, and watching stranger things. #strangerthingsday pic.twitter.com/mcSp07Opms
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) November 6, 2018
So Tuesday was designated as Stranger Things Day, and the show’s dedicated fans found their own ways to celebrate.
One expressed her fandom through an intricate make-up design.
Carly Rose, a self-taught make-up artist, said: “I’ve always admired the beautiful special effects work and the scenery on the show so I was inspired to do this look for Stranger Things Day!”
Others said it with embroidery.
What a joyous occasion celebrating the strangest of days with the strangest of friends. @Stranger_Things #StrangerThingsDay pic.twitter.com/dFUE5vcRLC
— mom steve 💖 (@OliviaLanae94) November 6, 2018
Twitter user OliviaLanae94 said: “Stranger Things just makes me feel the way I used to when I was a kid riding around town on my bike. It fills me with nostalgia while also giving me something brand new.
“That’s why I do embroidery. It’s an old and nostalgic practice and putting something so new into an old art just felt right.”
There were some very strange memes.
In honor of #STRANGERTHINGSDAY here’s a collections of inspired memes I made @Stranger_Things @netflix pic.twitter.com/O3L1Y4Otpo
— caleb natale (@caleb_natale) November 6, 2018
It was Eggo waffles all round.
Don't let things go to the upside down – grab some Eggos NOW to fuel your #strangerthingsday party tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/Q5ZUbyhimI
— Eggo® (@eggo) November 5, 2018
TRIPLE-DECKER EGGO EXTRAVAGANZA FOR EVERYONE. https://t.co/9j2QvtHryN
— Thomas Galea (@GaleaTD_P) November 6, 2018
Even the cast – many of whom were on set for the filming of season three – got involved.
In honor of #STRANGERTHINGSDAY day pic.twitter.com/dF8Ws9UNDe
— Gaten Matarazzo (@GatenM123) November 6, 2018
Happy #StrangerThingsDay y'all pic.twitter.com/u9OjwMayfv
— Randy Havens (@MrRandyHavens) November 6, 2018
Stranger Things Day? 🧐 #StrangerThings
— Caleb McLaughlin (@calebmclaughlin) November 6, 2018
And, because the occasion fell on the same day as the US midterm elections, the two events became very much intertwined.
Today is #StrangerThingsDay! To celebrate we voted. Please vote today. Then treat yourself to some hot chocolate like we did. @Stranger_Things #vote #Vote2018 #VoteToday pic.twitter.com/v6gjSB9U39
— Cara Buono (@CaraBuono) November 6, 2018
The best way to celebrate #StrangerThingsDay!!! pic.twitter.com/2qzjuuf5HT
— Stranger Writers (@strangerwriters) November 6, 2018
Good news! You can still vote in the upside down!! #vote #StrangerThingsDay pic.twitter.com/eZ0i6qHG8Y
— Abigail🖤🧡🎃🍁🍂🦃 (@Abigail_Junebug) November 6, 2018
Happy Stranger Thins Day everyone!