National Mad Hatter Day

The Mad Hatter is a fictional character in Lewis Carroll's classic novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." He is a tea party host who is known for his eccentric behavior and peculiar style of dress, which includes a large top hat with a price tag attached. The character of the Mad Hatter has become an iconic figure in popular culture, and has been portrayed in various adaptations of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," including movies, television shows, and stage productions. In many of these adaptations, the Mad Hatter is portrayed as a whimsical and slightly unhinged character who speaks in riddles and nonsense language. The origin of the Mad Hatter character is uncertain, but it is believed to have been inspired by real-life hatters who were known to suffer from mercury poisoning due to their use of mercury in the hat-making process. This led to symptoms such as tremors, irritability, and speech disorders, which may have influenced Carroll's portrayal of the character.