Crazy Daze
19th century hat-makers worked heavily with this chemical, exposure to which can lead to erratic behavior hence: Mad as a Hatter
Mercury
In a tradition linked to wealthy New Yorkers moving back from summer homes, it is considered out of fashion to wear this color after Labor Day
White
Variations of this order of insects include Tiger, Stag, and Hercules
Beetle
The lead singer of this band recently dropped 17 individual singles instead of a straightforward album
Paramore
After a spray can writes "SMOSH" on a piece of a cardboard in their video intro, this two word phrase is shouted
SHUT UP!
Catch _ _ + Slaughterhouse _
22 + 5 = 27
A Juggalo is someone who is a superfan of this band with a synonym for crazy as its first word
Insane Clown Posse
At the time of Labor Day's inception only 3% of Americans belonged to these groups, up to 9.9% as of 2024 following several strikes
Unions
Massive pest control operations are underway in the US following the invasive introduction of this red-winged planthopper initially indigenous to China and Vietnam
Spotted Lanternfly
Considered by many music journalists to be the most influential emo album of all time, its cover is adorned with a skeleton dressed as a Drum Major
The Black Parade
Dressed in character as Kelly, Liam Kyle Sullivan released this music video in 2006 about an obsession over a specific article of clothing
Shoes
Fahrenheit _ _ _ + _ _ Shades of Grey
451 + 50 = 501
From the Greek for "mind" or "soul" is this word that could aptly describe Norman Bates or Patrick Bateman
Psycho
It's position as the first Monday in September was deliberate, putting it at the midway between the 4th of July and this other federal holiday
Thanksgiving
Causing the deaths of over one million humans per year, these insects are considered the deadliest animals on the planet
Mosquitoes
Released on the label Fueled by Ramen, Take This To Your Grave is the 2003 debut album from this band named after a Simpsons side side character
Fall Out Boy
This still kicking news and pop culture YouTuber would often open videos with a catchphrase of "sup you beautiful bastards"
Philip DeFranco
_ _ _ _ _ Leagues Under the Sea / A Tale of _ Cities
20,000 / 2 = 10,000
The call of this bird, used in its eponymous clock, was used as early as the 1580s to describe a foolish or ridiculous person
Cuckoo
DAILY DOUBLE
A major catylyst in the forming of Labor Day was the 1886 Haymarket Affair, a bombing of a peaceful Chicago labor protest that was striking for a work day of this many hours
Also known as greenflies are these farmer-hated small sap-sucking pests whose list of natural predators includes ladybugs
Aphid
It just takes some time, as after this band finally had a number one hit from their fourth album, Bleed American, everything was alright alright
Jimmy Eat World
Tay Zonday explains away his movements in his studio with the on screen caption "** I move away from the mic to breathe in" in this viral video
Chocolate Rain
The _ Husbands of Evelyn Hugo * Daisy Jones & The _
7 * 6 = 42
Derived from a belief that claims phases of the moon can affect people's sanity is this word that uses the Latin word for moon
Lunatic
Signed into law in the year 1894 by this president, the first to serve two terms non-consecutively
Grover Cleveland
There is no taxonomic difference between these two kinds of insects however, in a swarm they are locusts, but by themselves, they are known as these
Grasshopper
This day of the week named band fronted by Geoff Rickly is credited with adding darker elements and screaming vocals into the emo genre
Thursday
Although John and Hank Green are now widely known outside of YouTube in literature and science respectively, this 2007 incepted channel was where they would share videos of themselves to communicate
Vlogbrothers
George Orwell's _ _ _ _ - Around the World in _ _ Days
1984 - 80 = 1904