Family members refuse to attend 5-year-old’s birthday party because it’s Shrek themed: ‘They were very offended’

Shrek remains an important cultural touchstone for many kids and… grown kids. It has stood the test of time as a funny, heartwarming, infinitely quotable series of kids’ movies with an impeccable soundtrack. I swear the Shrek soundtrack got me into «good music» when I was a kid. Shrek is inextricably linked to the language …
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Humiliated couple gifts $100 after 7-year-old asks for gifts at no-gift party, parents ponder whether they should return the money: ‘Everyone gasped’

You’ll probably never go to more birthday parties than you will when you’re in grade school. There’s a time in a person’s single-digit lift when everyone invites everyone’s classmates to every birthday party, and suddenly you’ve celebrated 12 different 8-year-olds in the last 2 months. It’s a critical mass of birthdays. Kids usually love it, …
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25+ Gemini Memes for Those Embracing Their Twin Energy

Geminis seem to be one of the most hated signs in the Zodiac, but why? People think they’re two-faced, treacherous, and don’t mean what they say. But if a Gemini is being a true Gemini… you’ll never know that they’re two-faced. They’re excellent liars. But in the season of their birthday, let’s cut them a …
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4 Year Old’s Obsession with Angler Fish Goes Viral after Her Kindhearted Mother Asks Internet for Help to Make Her an Angler Fish Themed Birthday Party

When I first watched Finding Nemo, I became obsessed with clownfish for a while. I asked my mom for clownfish toys, and she was more than happy to provide them for me. That fueled further interest in the ocean, and for a good few years, that’s all I could talk about. Sharks, seahorses, turtles… you …
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Parents forget their daughter’s 33rd birthday, get angry when her boyfriend wishes her ‘Happy Birthday’ online: ‘Not saying anything and then posting about it was passive aggressive’

Not every birthday is created equally. There are a lot more milestone birthdays when you’re a kid versus when you’re over 30, and that is directly correlated with how much people care about them. Still, even if you’re turning a totally unremarkable prime number, you would at least expect a phone call or a text …
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‘It’s your birthday, you pay’: Family takes daughter out to dinner to celebrate her birthday, then hands her the bill to pay for everyone’s food

Are you the type of person who gets excited for their birthdays, or have you already reached the realization that birthdays are overrated and lead to nothing but disappointment? This might come across as bleak, but I honestly believe that birthdays create unrealistic expectations from the people who celebrate them, because they keep expecting the …
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Single mom cries baking cupcakes for own birthday, causes controversy on the internet: ‘You have to have a man to enjoy baking yourself a cake?’

Romantic relationships aren’t everything in life, but there is no denying that they can often seem very important. This is especially true when it comes to the difficult task of raising kids. It’s still rare that a parent sets out to bring up their children alone, but that’s exactly what millions end up doing anyway.  …
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Thieving sister-in-law attempts to swap gifts for son’s 13th birthday party, gets humiliated with petty revenge: ‘She tried to play it off as a prank’

Good gift giving is a skill that not everybody has the money, time, and resources for. I’ve certainly been guilty of adding my name to a card at the celebration of an acquaintance, and I know I’m not alone. However, when it comes to those I’m close to I will always try to make an …
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Family of 5 shows up to 10 year old’s birthday party uninvited, leaves when they’re asked to pay entrance fee to the trampoline park: ‘He wanted another parent to pay for his fun family day’

Nothing is more humiliating than showing up somewhere you aren’t wanted. I don’t know what’s worse: being told outright that you aren’t welcome or experiencing that combined feeling of social awkwardness and dread that can only come from being unsure whether your presence is desired. Now that I’m an adult, I would much rather be …
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‘Are you gonna have fun on your little bouncy castle?’: Adults debate whether or not taking your birthday off work is an ‘ick’

Birthdays are the one day a year when you should be allowed to do whatever you want. I’m not talking about Purge-style crimes against society, but I mean getting to spend the day however you want to. We don’t get to do that any other time of the year, so we should take advantage of it …
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