Thanks to the genius of my friend Samantha, some other ladies and I have decided to make today National Pigtails Day. It's unofficial, but fun, nonetheless. The world can always use a little more joy, and hopefully we'll bring a smile to someone's face. Please feel free to join us, and share your pics with me on Facebook or Twitter. I would love to see them.

In keeping with the fun and silliness of the day, I'm also thinking about my favorite pigtail-sporting fictional characters - Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz, Punky Brewster, Pippi Longstocking, Babydoll from Suckerpunch, and Sailor Moon. What other characters where pigtails? Who are your favorites?