1. Traditionally, men will toss water on a woman of their affection.
Take that, wench! Er, future wife?
6. …Or swat them with a switch from a pussy willow tree.
In modern Dyngus Day celebrations, the affection (abuse?) is equal among the sexes.
8. The ladies have the chance to retaliate the next day, when its tradition to throw DISHES AND CROCKERY at their male suitors.
No word on whether or not men have taken to this practice in the spirit of equality. Chances are slim (we hope).
11. Famous Participants
That dude is Frank Gorshin, or, THE ORIGINAL RIDDLER FROM BATMAN. Seriously, it gets no more awesome than that.
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