Celebrate Yell “Fudge” at the Cobras in North America Day June 2

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Have you ever heard of Yell “Fudge” at the Cobras in North America Day?

No? You’re not alone.

And even those who’ve heard of it wonder about its point.

It does seem quite silly, doesn’t it? Which is exactly the point.

It’s another light-hearted day from Tom and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.

The couple has contributed dozens of holidays to Chase’s Calendar of Events. Many are animal related. Most are silly.

They’re intended to make you smile. To brighten your day. To encourage you to take yourself and life a little less seriously.

Because who on earth can be serious while yelling fudge out their front door … To keep cobras away!?

That’s right. The “point” of yelling fudge is to keep the cobras out of North America. Because apparently they hate fudge so much that just the word keeps them away.

Personally, I’d like to have a cobra that understands English well enough to actually make the connection between the word “fudge” and the food.

(and how do we know cobras hate fudge? Who on earth would feed a cobra fudge?!).

 

Are There Cobras in North America?

There are no true cobras in North America (so yelling “fudge” must work!    ).

But there is a relative of the cobra, the eastern coral snake. This snake’s scientific name is Micrurus fulvius, and it’s a member of the same species (Elapidae) as the true cobras.

The coral snake lives in the southeastern United States. It’s also found in parts of Cuba.

Apparently the coral snake isn’t disgusted by fudge.

Scroll down for some ideas on celebrating this chocolatey, slithery, unofficial holiday.

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How to Celebrate Yell “Fudge” at the Cobras in North America Day

According to the day’s official page, you’re supposed to go outside at noon local time and yell “fudge.” With four different time zones, there will be a wave of people yelling fudge across the U.S., from east to west.

Of course, “wave” is probably an overstatement. We’ve never seen anyone celebrate this day this way (or any way). And we’re skeptical of how many do.

But feel free! We doubt we could do it with a straight face.   

We can’t help thinking, though, if cobras hate fudge so much, wouldn’t actual fudge do more to keep them away?

So we’re thinking that eating fudge could be another way to go.

Buy your favorite fudge.

Or make some fudge. Dig out your favorite recipe, or try one of these:

• Chocolate Fudge, from Alton Brown. Alton’s recipes are usually fantastic!
• Easy Fudge Recipe. This basic recipe includes the option of adding walnuts or crushed peppermints, so you can easily change up your fudge flavor.
• Penuche Fudge. No chocolate in this one.
• Candy-Licious Fudge. Uses English toffee bits.
• Cranberry Nut Fudge. Dried cranberries, pecans and chocolate in one creamy square? Sold!

 

Then yell “fudge!” before devouring your fudge.

Yum.

 

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