Friends, Birthday and Miscellaneous: Clout chasing

Clout chasing

By Samantha - 31/05/2009 12:44 - Singapore

Today, I turned 22. Instead of cutting my own cake, I stood by and smiled at a friend's belated birthday party. Her birthday was actually two months ago, but she decided to have her party on my birthday. No one remembered mine but everyone got her beautiful gifts. FML

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By jet8725 - 23/02/2009 04:05 - United States

Today, I celebrated my birthday with my friend who has the same birthday by going out to dinner with a bunch of our friends. The waiter brought out a cake for my friend but not for me. No one noticed my exclusion. I sang happy birthday on my birthday. FML

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By cheap - 18/06/2014 13:42 - France - Toulouse

Today, I celebrated my 22nd birthday. On my cake stood last year's "21" candle, to which had been added a single candle. Clearly, times are tough. FML

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By JimmySmoothBeans - 21/10/2009 12:15 - Australia

Today, I had my 21st birthday party. My friends told me to have the party even though it had been 5 months since my actual 21st birthday. They asked me why I didn't have one originally and I jokingly told them it was because I didn't think anyone would come. Turned out nobody came after all. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2021 16:59 - United States

Today, it was my birthday. Two of my best friends forgot it, and so did my grandparents. All of my friends were busy, so I spent it alone in my car. FML

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By Aeare_ - 17/09/2016 04:15 - United States - Dixon

Today, it was my 21st birthday and I invited a handful of my best friends over. They all stood me up and I drank alone in my apartment. Happy birthday to me. FML

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By 00bsg - 21/12/2013 15:46 - United States - Salem

Today, it's my 21st birthday. All my friends and family said they were busy so I figured I was getting a surprise party. Nope. They all were actually busy. I spent my birthday alone. FML

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By dentistftw - 08/08/2009 04:06 - United States

Today, it's my 22nd birthday. The only person who remembered was the dentist who sent me a postcard in the mail. I stopped going to him four years ago. FML

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Happy ******* birthday

By Anonymous - 31/01/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, I realized that I’ve gone out of my way every year to make everyone around me’s birthday extra special. I can’t remember the last time anyone celebrated or remembered mine. This year my “best friend” scheduled her elective surgery I’m supposed to take her to on my birthday. What a party. FML

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By STUPID BIRTHDAY - 05/03/2009 07:24 - United States

Today, it's my birthday and I'd arranged a dinner party for 20 of my closest friends. I arrived at the restaurant, fully dressed and everything. When I got there, I thought everyone was ready to surprise me, but instead, nobody showed up. FML

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Booze don't cure the blues

By Anonymous - 18/02/2021 07:58 - United States - Edison

Today, it was my birthday, and even the person who seemed excited about me finally turning 21 and can legally drink forgot. Guess who got drunk alone tonight? This guy. FML

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spidergirl41 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 18:22

haha that must suck. Go buy yourself a happy birthday to me cake, take a picture of itself and send it to everyone so they feel sorry for you and buy you stuff

that_one_dude 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 18:20

I would be pissed if that happend.

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RileyCola 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 19:53

did u call her a b word

wallythedolly 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 19:53

Who celebrates their birthday 2 months late???

jengen 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 19:59

How awful! That friend is totally selfish. I don't understand why would someone celebrate their birthday again with an official party 2 months later even though they celebrated it on their actual birthday. That's just retarded. Sounds like your friend did this on purpose because a real friend wouldn't do that. Happy birthday and I hope your special day turns out brighter for you.

bonafidehustler 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 19:59

Why didn't you say anything? "Hey guys, you know, it's my birthday today too! We can celebrate both of our birthdays together!" That wouldn't be so hard, now would it?

__thatsjustfunny 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 20:00

That's messed up. You should have said something/planned your own party. Your friend is not really your friend though if she does something like that. Unless she's not that close and wouldn't know your birthday, then it's your fault. Happy birthday! And you can celebrate it anytime you want, so go do something! :)

akiro525 3

Sunday 31 May 2009 20:13

maybe they didnt know, i am terrible with dates. but happy birthday anyway :)

jessxoxo28 5

Sunday 31 May 2009 20:16

awww, im sorry ur friend's is a bitch how could she celebrate on UR day??? her special day was over 2 months ago u should have said something

_mcs_ 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 20:22

#9, relevancy? O.o You could have said something. Only a few of my friends remembered my birthday and only because I kept talking about how excited I was. You can't just be quiet and expect someone to notice your little pity party.

kingbeau 0

Sunday 31 May 2009 20:32

#34... Exactly! I never said it was illegal, but I know from my experience at uni and elsewhere that nearly every birthday I've ever even heard of for an 18, 19, 20 or 21 year old (legal drinking age of 18 here) has involved going to a bar and paying for the birthday boy or girl's drinks OR on rare occasions cash is given. I know full well that some people don't drink, I don't for one, but that doesn't change the fact that a birthday party two months after the fact is a huge stretch for getting presents, but I have seen it used as an excuse to go get drunk. You can pretend that people don't drink more than they probably should on average, but I'll believe it when I see even a half floor of a dorm stay sober for a week straight outside of finals. I don't really give a damn if people drink, its their life, it is simply fact.