Sadie Hawkins

Sadie Hawkins was a character in Al Capp's comic strip Li'l Abner. She debuted on November 15, 1937.

Related Topics:
Al Capp's - Li'l Abner - November 15 - 1937

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She was "the homeliest gal in the hills," and she grew tired of waiting for men to court her. So her father declared a foot race in which unmarried women of the town of Dogpatch pursued the single men. If a woman caught a man, he had to marry her.

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High schools across the United States adopted the fictional concept and held light-hearted events during "Sadie Hawkins Day" where girls would ask boys on dates to dances.

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Due to its popularity and many fan letters that Capp received, the Sadie Hawkins Day became an annual event in Li'l Abner during November, and remained so for four decades.

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The terms Sadie Hawkins and Sadie Hawkins Day remain ingrained in the American lexicon.

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There is also a song titled "Sadie Hawkins Dance" written and performed by Relient K. Hot Rod Circuit also does a song called "Sadie Hawkins".

Related Topics:
Relient K - Hot Rod Circuit

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