🗓 August is the worst month, but which is the best?
It's that month again. The worst month of the year. August. Now, I understand that might come off weird to some of you. But I mean it. I did the math the other day.
Actually I did it several years ago, but for some reason I wanted to revisit it. Because, just like the seasons, people's minds change too.
So, below I've ranked every month in order. The worst month is still the same, but the best month has changed since 2018. You'll have to scroll to find out.
It's a pretty silly list so don't take it seriously, but it's also extremely serious and absolutely, positively, and perfectly correct. So, If you wanna argue, I have my entire afternoon blocked off and my notifications are turned on.
#12 August (Original ranking: 12)
Still hot as hell outside and its time to start school, which means rush hour traffic again. And to top it all off, let's be honest; the only thing worse than not having any football is preseason football. August, still a very bad month.
#11 April (Original ranking: 10)
The weather warms up a bit, albeit with rain... taxes, and Easter suits? Eh, we can do better. Baseball opening day is a nice-to-have here, though, and many consider this the unofficial kickoff month of the summer music festival season.
#10 June (Original ranking: 5)
School's out, and traffic takes a much needed lull. Juneteenth and Fathers Day always pack a good one-two punch, and we get the NBA Finals, but dat about it. June is a sneaky-lame month.
#9 January (Original ranking: 11)
Its' the new year, which is fun... but following through with your New Year's resolutions? No fun. The days are short as hell, and we're all hungover and fat.... but at least we have both the NFL and college football playoffs. Still leaves me just a little cold though, hbu?
#8 July (Original ranking: 8)
Family reunion, anyone? Fireworks? Essence Fest? MLB All-Star game? NBA free agency? My birthday? I mean, it's not nothin', but that's really all I can say about July. Viva la summer!
#7 May (Original ranking: 4)
The first of the summer-ass holidays and long weekends arrives with Memorial Day, which everyone loves. We get to celebrity watch at the MET Gala on the first Monday of this month, too... and then make our mamas feel special that following Sunday. Oh, and weddings start happening, which are always a treat. Solid month.
#6 November (Original ranking: 9)
Daylight savings is over, and the days are shorter, but you can officially pull out your boots and jackets, put the lawnmowers away, and pre heat that oven for Thanksgiving. November ain't never hurt nobody. Put some respect on it.
#5 March (Original ranking: 7)
St. Patty's Day is cool and all, but let's be honest - we're here for the NCAA tournaments, The Oscars, and the arrival of the most universally anticipated month on the calendar: Spring. March is where hope spring eternal.
#4 December (Original ranking: 6)
Holiday season - Christmas music, Kwanzaa love, and New Years' Eve eve-ing. Er'body in this bitch getting tipsy for like 2 weeks straight, and hopefully somewhere near family and friends.
#3 September (Original ranking: 3)
Fall season (both on the TV and outdoors) begins officially, and the NFL season finally starts. Also, there's Labor Day which for some isn't just the last time they'll wear white, but the last time they'll fire up the grill for the year, so this is huge. Most importantly, September is how you know August is over.
#2 October (Original ranking: 1)
Homecoming season is here. Football is in full swing, NBA basketball is just getting started and baseball has officially gotten really good. The trees are literally every shade and we get to cosplay for candy? Say word, son.
#1 February (Original ranking: 2)
NBA All-Star game, Super Bowl, The Grammy's, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras AND Black History Month?! I sorta kinda wish it was longer, and guess what - every 4th year that happens too. LOL. Thank you, God, for February.
For Lack of a Wetter Bird, February is the best month.
Want to read the original, 2018 article I referenced above? HERE IT IS
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