Buffy's Birthday (January 19)

Though there is some dispute in the Whedonverse, the Joss finally decreed that Buffy Summers' official date of birth is January 19.  Slaying and conquering of the Hellmouth ensued. How to Commemorate 

• Carry a wooden stake named Mister Pointy.  But not a dangerous one that could get you into trouble.  Maybe a pencil? You know what? Screw it. Just carry a cross.
• Use snark.
• Hang out in a library.  (I know, you were going to do that anyway.)

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Works Cited
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (tv)

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Buffy's birthday! (Jan 19)

Though there is some dispute in the Whedonverse, the Joss finally decreed that Buffy Summers' official date of birth is January 19.  Slaying and conquering of the Hellmouth ensued.

How to Commemorate 

• Carry a wooden stake.  But not a dangerous one that could get you into trouble.  Maybe a pencil?  You know what? Screw it.  Just carry a cross.
• Use snark.
• Hang out in a library.  (I know, you were going to do that anyway.)

Works Cited
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (tv)

Buffy Meets Giles in the Sunnydale High School Library

Buffy Summers did not have a good history with schools, being the Slayer and all.  But when her mom moved to Sunnydale and enrolled Buffy for classes, Buffy got to meet her new Watcher, Rupert Giles.  And where was their central headquarters for training and for marshaling the fight against the forces of darkness?  The Library!

Confession: Giles is my favorite fictional librarian.  Yes, I have a list.

My favorite Giles quote: "Smell is the most powerful trigger to the memory there is. A certain flower, or a whiff of smoke can bring up experiences long forgotten. Books smell musty and rich. The knowledge gained from a computer is a... it, uh, it has no texture, no context. It's there and then it's gone. If it's to last, then the getting of knowledge should be tangible. It should be... smelly."

Thank you, Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

How to Commemorate:

• Visit a library
• Carry a cross with you (and maybe a wooden stick)
• Patrol the neighborhood after dark
• Slay a vampire.  You know, if you get the chance.