Screaming when you cut a birthday cake

[Cammel]

I remember me and my friends doing this as kids, but DH doesn't think it's a thing. Was it just my friends or does anyone else remember doing this?

Nope

No

Absolutely not

Yes! You scream when the knife hits the board. But also, don’t know anyone else who thinks this is a thing. 1980s London in case it turns out to be regional.

No.

Yes. Scream when knife hits plate. 1980s Essex.

Eh?

Nope. It's weird.

And please, can this little known thing not be revived?

Whaaaat?

Nope

No.
Never heard of it and glad of it! That would have driven me batty!
(Derbyshire in case like pp says there's a regional aspect here)

Never heard of this!

1980s London here and it was a thing but not at every birthday party. I hated it.

Did you have your parties in the Sistine Chapel? 🤔

@kierenthecommunity

Did you have your parties in the Sistine Chapel? 🤔

Yes. We did this. Scream when the knife cuts right through. I also grew up in London in the 80s and 90s

Yes! Not in UK though

Nope

Never heard of this. Thank god.

No. My daughter had birthdays and went to parties in 1980s London but I was never aware of this.

No. Definitely not something I've ever encountered, I grew up in 80s/90s.

Those who do remember it, was screaming a normal thing to show excitement / whatever? Any hint of a scream from me or DB and we got a resounding 'Trago! That is enough! Calm down!' which may have something to do with it!

Eh?

No.