A 1937 comic strip inspired a tradition where women invited men on dates
What started as a fictional 'man-trap' race in a popular 1937 comic strip evolved into a real-world social phenomenon that challenged traditional dating etiquette and gender roles across America for decades.
In 1937, cartoonist Al Capp introduced a fictional holiday in his 'Li'l Abner' comic strip where the women of Dogpatch chased the bachelors to win a marriage proposal. This satirical concept struck a chord with a public looking for lighthearted fun during the Great Depression.
There's more to this story — open the app to keep reading.
Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraphs · plus a 3-question quiz