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I didnt get the memo that birthdays are cancelled this year. year?

126 replies

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 19:38

Obviously as its now almost 8oclock at night and not one person in my household has wished me Happy Birthday. Seems another thing covid can be blamed for i guess.

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HerNameWasEliza · 08/10/2020 19:58

It's a shame the memo didn't make it to you but at least now you've caught up you will not have to make any effort at all for anyone else's birthday (worked a treat on an ex of mine. He never 'forgot' again).

FeckOffCup1 · 08/10/2020 19:59

Happy birthday! Sorry all the other fuckers forgot

OhioOhioOhio · 08/10/2020 19:59

Happy Birthday!

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 08/10/2020 19:59

Happy Birthday!!!! Order a lovely takeaway and a nice bottle of wine. Tomorrow buy yourself a lovely bunch of flowers and a cake and a treat when they ask why tell them!!!

DragonPie · 08/10/2020 20:00

Have you not said anything?

Mocktober · 08/10/2020 20:01

A very happy birthday from me! Personally I would go to town on a massive guilt trip on them and at least make it look as if I was holding back tears even if I wasn't (which I would be).

Georgieporgie29 · 08/10/2020 20:01

Happy Birthday @mammato5 Flowers

Your family are shits!

Emmapeeler2 · 08/10/2020 20:02

Happy birthday! CakeWineFlowersBear

peboh · 08/10/2020 20:03

Happy birthday @mammato5
I'm sorry your family have disappointed you today! I hope they make it up to you!!

EnjoyingTheSilence · 08/10/2020 20:04

Have you said anything to them. Yes it’s shit that they’ve forgotten but they aren’t going to suddenly remember

confusedbeyond · 08/10/2020 20:05

Happy Birthday, order yourself something nice online or chocolate helps x

bearlyactive · 08/10/2020 20:05

Happy birthday OP!

kitschplease · 08/10/2020 20:06

Are you going to remind them? And happy birthday!

ScrapThatThen · 08/10/2020 20:07

Please buy yourself an enourmous birthday cake and sit eating it in front of the telly with a huge spoon singing happy birthday dementedly to shame them.

DappledThings · 08/10/2020 20:08

Not sure what COVID has to do with your shit family.

Why are you blaming a virus for your inconsiderate family?

Whats the virus got to do with your inconsiderate family?

I can't believe three people on the first page all missed the sarcasm.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 08/10/2020 20:08

Dear God! 3 out of the 4 people in my little household have had their birthdays since coronavirus became a thing. We have done birthdays in a low-key way but still with cards, presents, favourite meals, phone calls with other family, general fuss-making.

Why are you living with these arseholes?

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 20:09

Not said anything as cant be bothered now. Will just remember to forget his (probably until his last ever birthdayWink)We're NC with family so dont expect anything from that side and cant blame the kids as theyre only children afterall. Will definitely treat myself at the weekend tho. Thankyou all x

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Benjispruce2 · 08/10/2020 20:10

Happy birthday!WineBiscuitCakeGinFlowers

Sparkletastic · 08/10/2020 20:10

Just don't do this. Don't set traps for your admittedly incredibly crap family and friends. Talk about your birthday beforehand, say what you'd like to do on the day, make plans of your own, don't be passive or a martyr to others' thoughtlessness, don't wait for others to make it happen, make it what you want it to be.

feistyoneyouare · 08/10/2020 20:10

That sucks! Happy birthday! Flowers

Dnadoon · 08/10/2020 20:11

Happy birthday Cake

bakereld · 08/10/2020 20:13

Happy Birthday OPCake

Tavimama · 08/10/2020 20:13

That sucks! Happy Birthday love 🍾🎂🎈

Feelingpoorlysick · 08/10/2020 20:14

How are you so calm about this? I would be livid.

Backofthenewt · 08/10/2020 20:14

Your DP is a dick.

You should deliveroo yourself a bottle of fizz and a take away and not give him any. Then do a drunk puke on his face.

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