This Pug on TikTok Will Tell You What Day You Will Have
Along with millions of other TikTok users, I now allow a 13-year-old pug named Noodle to dictate my mental health. Hey, at least that makes more sense than blaming my mood on a planet 28.595 million miles from retrograde, whatever that means.
Noodle and its owner, Jonathan Graziano of New York, amass millions of fans almost daily for a video game called Boneless. Please check the bone prediction yourself on their TikTok or Instagram .
How boneless works
The game is simple: Graziano lifts Noodle out of the doggie bed and then lovingly lets him go. Should the Noodles begin to doze again, Graziano will declare this boneless day, which is your sign to unwind today. If Noodle is left alone, it is the day of the bones, and this is your # sign to heal yourself. It’s like Groundhog Day, but the prognosis depends on your energy level, and the groundhog is an elderly pug.
Why Boneless Works
In addition to their legions of fans on TikTok, Graziano and Noodle have garnered the attention of major news outlets such as NPR , The Today Show , Slate and others. Undoubtedly, their virality has a lot to do with the good looks of this geriatric oracle pug. I also believe that part of the attraction is the same thing that attracts people to horoscopes, superstitions, or their higher power of choice. It is comforting when an external divine power gives you a reason why you do not feel 100% today.
Moreover, the popularity of the phrase “boneless” reflects our collective fatigue, whether it be a pandemic or any other set of factors that weigh on our social psyche. It can be difficult to articulate when your mood is simply “out of order,” and a common “boneless” language is valuable confirmation at this time. Or maybe just because it’s a damn cute pug.
Bones Day? Make the most of it
News of the Day of the Bones means it’s time to capitalize on your productivity. “Monday is bone day guys, it’s so exciting,” Jonathan says in his October 18 forecast , which has over 10 million views. “The Japanese fried chicken you were going to eat for lunch today? Bring curry to dip them. All those holiday pumpkins? Buy them. You deserve this promotion but haven’t asked for it yet? Ask about it. You need to pamper yourself today. “
Here’s our advice on how to pamper yourself without wasting money or eating junk . Then, if you’re trying to squeeze in some bone-related productivity, here’s our guide on how to turn your procrastination into productivity .
Are you having a boneless day? Be kind to yourself
First, set the mood with the song A Day Without Bones . If you’re looking for resources to have a good mental health day, read on how to get the rest you need , how to plan your mental health days ahead of time, or how to let yourself go ahead and waste time . Noodle, Graziano and millions of fans want you to know that you are allowed to spend one of those days.