Mud Day 2011, Westland, Michigan, United States

Buildings constructed upon clay soil must also be properly drained around their perimeter, particularly where a perimeter foundation (rather than a monolithic slab) is used. As clay will expand and soften when moisture is added, the resultant mud will squeeze out from underneath the foundation, however, in the next dry cycle it will contract, but the clay squeezed out will not return. Over a number of such cycles the foundation can sink in the moisture-cycled locations, possibly causing both wall and foundation cracks. Maintaining a constant moisture level in firm soil is important and can be effected by appropriate landscaping and landscaping maintenance. Where drainage is toward a building a French drain may be installed to route water around the building.
'Mudding' videos are commonly used to social media platforms such as the Infamous 'Mud Chat' founded by Slop Wilson and Co-founded by Murray Mud Pants.
Ian Ianson and Lemonade is a popular drink to produce sloppy muds.