Astronuc's Birthday Odds: 1 in 365

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The discussion revolves around skepticism regarding the authenticity of Astronuc's birthday celebration, with participants questioning whether it is indeed his birthday, given the low odds of it being true. There are humorous references to previous birthday attempts that were deleted and anecdotes about a former member, zero, who frequently changed his birthday and eventually disappeared from the forum, possibly due to personal life changes. The conversation touches on the tendency of some users to mindlessly engage in birthday threads, and a suggestion for a matchmaking service to keep valuable members active in the community. Overall, the tone is light-hearted and playful, with a mix of banter and commentary on member engagement.

If someone posts a birthday thread and it isnt said person's birthday that thread is

  • a complete waste of time

    Votes: 1 4.5%
  • a clever and funny way to spread joy and happiness

    Votes: 9 40.9%
  • grounds for banishment

    Votes: 2 9.1%
  • a sad cry for attention

    Votes: 8 36.4%
  • other (please fill in your own answer)

    Votes: 2 9.1%

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    22
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There is only a 1 in 365 chance that it really is Astronuc's birthday. I'd bet it probably isn't
 
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Okay, I guess this one got done right...I'll only embarrass you a little by pointing out that the two other attempts have been deleted. :devil:

You forgot an "all of the above" option. :biggrin:
 
I voted for #2.

The mentor I replaced, zero, kept changing his birthdate in his profile and celebrated 2 dozen birthdays in the same month and people were still wishing him happy birthday. (I swear some people just post mindlessly to birthday threads).

Anyone know what happened to zero?
 
tribdog said:
There is only a 1 in 365 chance that it really is Astronuc's birthday. I'd bet it probably isn't
Additionally, you weren't specific as to whether you were referring to the motivation of the person claiming to have a birthday or referring to the poll respondent's opinion of the person claiming to have a birthday.

I decided you must mean the motivation of the person claiming to have a birthday - it would be kind of embarrassing for Astronuc if I said it was a desperate plea for attention.
 
Evo said:
I voted for #2.
The mentor I replaced, zero, kept changing his birthdate in his profile and celebrated 2 dozen birthdays in the same month and people were still wishing him happy birthday. (I swear some people just post mindlessly to birthday threads).
:smile: I'm waiting for someone's head to explode trying to reconcile #2 with the other 3 choices since my response is all of the above. :smile: (We did slip tribdog some black market GOOBF cards, right?)[/size]

Anyone know what happened to zero?
I must have scared him away. He just up and disappeared right around when I discovered GD, or shortly before, so I never really knew him or his posts, other than some older posts still lingering when I arrived. He must have met a woman and got a life. That's another reason we need a PF Matchmaking Service...we can't afford to have valuable members start having a life with people who don't respect the need to visit PF daily. :biggrin:
 
typo there: should be hourly
 
BobG said:
Additionally, you weren't specific as to whether you were referring to the motivation of the person claiming to have a birthday or referring to the poll respondent's opinion of the person claiming to have a birthday.
I decided you must mean the motivation of the person claiming to have a birthday - it would be kind of embarrassing for Astronuc if I said it was a desperate plea for attention.

ooh, i never thought of that. i should clarify then. I think Trib is pathetic and sad, not Astronuc!
 
thank you. it's good to know you think about me
 
well of course i think about you. its sort of like when you drive past a car accident. Its sick and disturbing and you don't want to do it, and it makes you feel gross and depressed afterwards, but you can't help but do it.
 
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Moonbear said:
:smile: I'm waiting for someone's head to explode trying to reconcile #2 with the other 3 choices since my response is all of the above. :smile: (We did slip tribdog some black market GOOBF cards, right?)[/size]
Heh, all of the above, love it. :smile:

I must have scared him away. He just up and disappeared right around when I discovered GD, or shortly before, so I never really knew him or his posts, other than some older posts still lingering when I arrived. He must have met a woman and got a life. That's another reason we need a PF Matchmaking Service...we can't afford to have valuable members start having a life with people who don't respect the need to visit PF daily. :biggrin:
He had just moved to Florida for a great new job he'd gotten, went on a diet, started working out, looked great and got a girlfriend, then *poof* he was gone.
 
  • #11
tribdog said:
There is only a 1 in 365 chance that it really is Astronuc's birthday. I'd bet it probably isn't
I see that you are keeping Moonbear and Evo busy. I wish you had asked first :rolleyes:

Anyway, I suppose its the thought that counts, eh?


I would have recommended PF Engineers Appreciation Day!


Or one could have simply done a TGIF!
 
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