It'll be my birthday in about 3 hours, Korea time. I will officially be old enough to know better, while continuing to be too dumb to care.
But that hasn't stopped me so far, so I think I'll just carry on as usual, noting the gray hairs appearing in the skateboarder-goatee, but reacting to them with a hearty woo-hoo rather than a weedy boo-hoo. This, my friends, is the secret to my success, longevity, and general all-around air of worldly incoherence.
So happy birthday to me. Have a drink for me, won't you? I'll be sure to return the favour when your next birthday rolls around...
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Shelley Powers said
Happy Birthday! If I were there, I'd give you a big wet one, right on the lips. But since I'm not, virtual hug, kisses.
August 3, 2002 5:06 AM
briank said
a little monkey said we should all come wish you a happy birthday, you ancient old yardbird.
August 3, 2002 5:25 AM
KevinSkomsvold said
May you be gang-chamoised by a group of busty Swedish car wash attendants. You rock Stravros.
Happy Birthday
August 3, 2002 5:28 AM
Jonathon Delacour said
Have a very happy one, Stavros. I'm just about to hit the sack but I promise to drink eight or nine beers in your honor tomorrow night.
August 3, 2002 6:10 AM
Eeksy-Peeksy said
I'll raise one to you in about two hours. I'll look really stupid facing east, raising a glass, and speaking in a foreign tongue. But that's the cost (and the fun) of these things.
August 3, 2002 6:22 AM
Ryan said
A little birdie told me to say Happy Birthday.
Herzlichen Glückwünsch zum Geburtstag!
R
August 3, 2002 6:39 AM
Nic Dafis said
Prepare to be toasted in Hen Darw Du, the baddest, balliest, Welshest beer in the whole darn microbrewery.
Iechyd!
August 3, 2002 6:45 AM
Miguel said
Feliz aniversário, minha galinha maravilhosa!
Here's looking at you, kid!
August 3, 2002 7:37 AM
Elaine said
Many wishes for birthday magic from the Crone. And, as Marek and I might be inclined to wish -- "Sto Lat!"
August 3, 2002 7:46 AM
Tish said
Happy Birthday.
August 3, 2002 7:59 AM
Coldchef said
In honor of your birthday, I'll spend the day in my own birthday suit. At work.
August 3, 2002 8:23 AM
Coldchef said
From Miguel: happybirthdaystavariliteelginstiable
August 3, 2002 8:36 AM
bearman said
HapHapHappy Birthday, old friend!
Have a great year (with lots of visiting of pals 'n stuff!) ahead!!!
August 3, 2002 9:05 AM
fishrush said
Saeng il chuk ha ham ni da!
August 3, 2002 9:20 AM
Graham said
Mazel tov, birdman.
August 3, 2002 11:00 AM
ashbury/aaron said
happy birthday, stav!
*raises a frothy mug in honour*
August 3, 2002 11:01 AM
dong said
Happy birfday, mighty Wonderchicken!
You're just old enough to be interesting, now.
Don't trust anyone under 35.
August 3, 2002 11:58 AM
D said
Congrats, fabulous birdman. I'm going on a three-day bender in your honour.
*steps into soiled bunny suit, prepares beer helmet*
August 3, 2002 2:10 PM
tom said
Buon anniversario, miracolopollo, marcopolo, marca di bollo, bolos need only be worn in hell, bowling for dollars...
August 3, 2002 3:20 PM
jeneane said
you mofo. happy birthday. drink one for every candle on your cake and call me in the morning.
August 3, 2002 5:22 PM
Frank said
Monsieur Wonder Chicken De Joyeux Anniversaire!!
Señor Wonder Chicken Del Feliz Cumpleaños!!
Mister Wonder Chicken Di Buon Compleanno!!
Mister Querer saber Galinha Do Feliz aniversario!!
Oh, and Happy Birthday Chris!
August 3, 2002 5:36 PM
sharon o said
Happiest of days, Chris. I have some Merlot here for you ... and it's delicious. I expect you to get soused next May 19.
Much love.
August 3, 2002 6:03 PM
mattpfeff said
Cheers, old fart. And many more.
August 3, 2002 8:04 PM
joe said
Happy Birthday Stravos! Thanks for keeping your end of the web surreal.
Older
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You're older than you've ever been
and now you're even older
and now you're even older
and now you're even older
You're older that you've ever been
and now you're even older
and now you're older still
[TMBG]
August 3, 2002 8:14 PM
steve said
Happy birthday.
I said that in Korean, of course; your browser just doesn't support the characters.
August 3, 2002 9:16 PM
stavrosthewonderchicken said
Thank you folks. I am genuinely touched by your well-wishing.
It's near-enough-dammit 20 years today since the first time I got utterly shitfaced with a bunch of friends, stayed out all night, cruised the same streets of our tiny hometown over and over again listening to rawknroll and singing offkey, sat on the deck at Barry's folks' cabin by the lake, swilling rye whiskey. I feel a little old, but I also feel pretty damn good, this far down the track.
I'm a lucky man to have the friends I do, virtually and otherwise. Here's to you!
*drinks*
August 4, 2002 12:05 AM
Rory said
*clink*
Cheers! Onya, Stav. Happy birthday.
August 4, 2002 2:46 AM
Shannon said
Happy birthday, you crusty old bastard. I'm late, as usual, but I promise to have at least three drinks for you to make up for it.
August 4, 2002 4:34 AM
Richard said
I bit late but nonetheless sincere. . . Happy Birthday!
August 4, 2002 10:07 AM
Allan said
I've had a few toasts for you old chook and I've ended up a bit pissed and can't remember the rude joke I'd saved for your birthday. Sorry.
Have a good one.
August 5, 2002 3:14 AM
Senn said
Argle. I came by only one day late (honest!) and added my congratulations, but I see it didn't take. Happy (belated) birthday, old fowl, and many happy returns!
August 5, 2002 6:21 PM
Sennoma said
Argh. I came by only one day late (honest!) and added my congratulations, but it didn't take.
Happy (belated) birthday, old fowl, and many happy returns!
August 5, 2002 6:22 PM
Senn said
Aw nuts.
August 5, 2002 6:24 PM
Zero said
I am a teetotaler, I will be happy to do a gigantic bong hit in your honor. Happy Birthday to You...
August 25, 2002 7:50 AM