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What's The 'April 25th' Meme? The 'Perfect Date' And 'Light Jacket Day' Meme From 'Miss Congeniality' Explained
Today is April 25th. That means it's the "perfect date," known as Light Jacket Day by meme enjoyers and 2000s movie buffs.
This scene from the film Miss Congeniality resurfaces every year when the late April date comes up on the calendar. It's a simple meme that originally trended years ago. However, there's so much truth in it. April 25th just might be the perfect date. Let's explain.
What's The 'April 25th' Meme, aka 'Perfect Date' Meme?
The meme centers on a quote from the 2000 comedy film Miss Congeniality. In one scene, Miss Rhode Island Cheryl Frasier, played by actress Heather Burns, is asked, "Describe the perfect date," to which she says, "April 25th." Why? "Because it's not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light jacket."
What's The Movie 'Miss Congeniality?'
Miss Congeniality was released in American theaters in December 2000. The film stars actress Sandra Bullock as FBI agent Gracie Hart who must go undercover as a beauty pageant contestant competing for Miss United States. Since the movie's release, it's become a classic 2000s comedy.
How Is The 'Perfect Date' Meme Used?
Internet users started referencing the quote en masse in 2016, inserting different characters and celebrities into the template like Beyoncé and Chris Evans, among others. Overall, the meme is just… true. Like, April 25th is a great day for calm weather (granted there's no rain). For people who don't like the cold of winter or the heat of summer, April 25th is a great middle ground.
For the full history of April 25th, the perfect date, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.
