You only have one birthday!
By JJ
@JolietJake (50190)
September 29, 2017 7:48pm CST
And it occurs on the day you are born.
That's it.
You don't get any others.
But the world doesn't seem to understand it for some reason.
I ran into a friend the other day (yes, I do have them...for a minute or two anyway) and asked what they were doing.
"I'm celebrating my birthday today" he said.
And I just looked at him for a moment...and then I told him he looked pretty advanced for a new-born.
And he asked what I meant.
So I said "You just told me you were born today".
He said "Yes, today is my 48th birthday".
"NO IT ISN'T YOU DOLT!!!" I screamed at him.
"You don't get to be born 48 times! Your birthday was in 1969...today is the 48th anniversary of your birthing!"
He said he doesn't want to be my friend anymore now.
I might need to work on my interpersonal skills a bit. 
I ran into a friend the other day (yes, I do have them...for a minute or two anyway) and asked what they were doing.
"I'm celebrating my birthday today" he said.
And I just looked at him for a moment...and then I told him he looked pretty advanced for a new-born.
And he asked what I meant.
So I said "You just told me you were born today".
He said "Yes, today is my 48th birthday".
"NO IT ISN'T YOU DOLT!!!" I screamed at him.
"You don't get to be born 48 times! Your birthday was in 1969...today is the 48th anniversary of your birthing!"
He said he doesn't want to be my friend anymore now.
I might need to work on my interpersonal skills a bit. 40 people like this
33 responses
@BarBaraPrz (49971)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
30 Sep 17
I never could understand why some people feel so particular about birthdates. Since I was born in February, I always started thinking of my self as another year older soon after the year turned. I don't really do anything special when the actual day comes around.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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30 Sep 17
I think I am going to start wishing people "Happy birthdate" on facebook 
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)@JolietJake (50190)
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30 Sep 17
He was an idiot anyway...it was technically his 49th birthday if he was now 48 years old...the day he was born plus 48 anniversaries...
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@much2say (57705)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Sep 17
@JolietJake You're definitely better at math than he is 
!
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@GardenGerty (164591)
• United States
30 Sep 17
Some people have no appreciation for fine details like this. Was he also wearing his birthday suit. Kinda cool that we never outgrow that.
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@BarBaraPrz (49971)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
1 Oct 17
Birthday suits tend to get all wrinkled anyway...
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@JolietJake (50190)
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30 Sep 17
I think he had it on, but I wasn't gonna peek under his clothes to make sure 
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@rebelann (114256)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Sep 17
It depends on what country they're from @JolietJake some have trouble when translatin to English
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@JolietJake (50190)
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30 Sep 17
Do married people go around saying "Happy Marriage Day" on their anniversaries?
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@LeaPea2417 (38004)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Sep 17
I never thought about it that way,, the anniversary of your birthing.
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@LeaPea2417 (38004)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Sep 17
@JolietJake My son has a friend like that. He was just talking about him the other day.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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30 Sep 17
I'm just too picky about the literal meaning of things sometimes
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I guess that is why in French they sing Joyeux Anniversaire.@JolietJake (50190)
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30 Sep 17
Slowly but surely, my subliminal correction of the spelling of 'coffee' is working
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@marguicha (227774)
• Chile
30 Sep 17
I agree! I will sing from now on "Happy birthdate to me!!!
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
30 Sep 17
I think in some countries they have two birthdays, one is called a namenstag (name day) and they celebrate this more than a birthday. I know this is common in Poland and Germany.
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@andriaperry (118747)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Sep 17
Yes I agree, work on those social skills
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
30 Sep 17
Next time, say "Happy anniversary, my friend!"
You get to keep them longer that way. 
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@RasmaSandra (86648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Sep 17
I have it easy. Since my husband just passed away in August I no longer have holidays to celebrate and I no longer will do birthdays so no problem here. I think I understand what you are saying but it has always been that way and I don't think it is going to change now.
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@JohnRoberts (109845)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Sep 17
I would like to hear what you would say to someone born on February 29.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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30 Sep 17
Actually one of my step sons was. He keeps wanting to celebrate his 'birthday' on off-years as the 28th...and I keep telling him "No, you were born on the 60th day of the year, which is March 1st".
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
30 Sep 17
J.J, you double talked that guy, right out of his own Birthday! He's so confused, he isn't sure when it is:(
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
30 Sep 17
@JolietJake I need to write that down, so I don't forget!
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