# Danger! Danger! Do Not reveal your birthday to ChrisCTP! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 17, 1999, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322 "1999-09-17T18:03:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 1999, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/21 "1999-09-17T23:13:00Z")
April 1st, and its none of your business what year. Damn, I can’t be the oldest person here, can I? ---
**Author:** ![Strainger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strainger/32/244_2.png) [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 1999, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/22 "1999-09-17T23:20:00Z")
I have that book. I am a Cancer III (born on 7/10/70). The book essentially states that Cancer III’s are pretty damn weird - an amazingly accurate assessment. ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/23 "1999-09-18T00:03:00Z")
Satan was born of January 20th, Kelli was born on June 20th, I was born on May 20th, all in the year 1969 . . . cue the Twilight Zone music! Okay, I recognize it’s not really that amazing, but it is a bit of a coincidence. (I almost put “coinky-dink” but then realized I’d be required to slap myself.) ---
**Author:** ![Nickrz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bbce88/32.png) [@Nickrz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nickrz)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/24 "1999-09-18T00:16:00Z")
Kissy-face with MPSIMmy astrological beings? Say it ain’t so, Infidel! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/25 "1999-09-18T00:21:00Z")
This Virgo was born on September 21, 1957. If it’s boring, go ahead a email it. If it’s embarassing or makes me out to be an asshole, post it for everyone to see. :). ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/26 "1999-09-18T01:07:00Z")
3/15/63 Kellibelli, for you I’d not only wear the jacket, I’d ( almost) take up smoking. (I used to have ashma. Sorry. But I could get a soap-bubble pipe!) * * * We have met the enemy, and He is Us.–Walt Kelly ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/27 "1999-09-18T03:00:00Z")
Wow Daniel, your birthday is two days after mine ('cept, you’re older :)): March 13 1979 ---
**Author:** ![phouka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/28 "1999-09-18T14:41:00Z")
Ohmigod! I’ve go the same birthday as Phil! Just a couple of years later. Howdy, birthday bro. 😃 11/27/71 You know, we share our birthday with Jimi Hendrix. * * * “I’m surprised that you’ve never been told before, that you’re lovely, that you’re perfect, and that somebody wants you.” - Semisonic, _f.n.p_ ---
**Author:** ![ChrisCTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@ChrisCTP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisCTP)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/29 "1999-09-18T20:37:00Z")
Oh KICKASS!!! _Finally_, a C&P job. Thank you for having the same birthday as someone, Phouka… thank you! As for those of you who’ve received your birthday profiles, I’d like to know what your responses are… quote the bits that stuck out the most, tell me I’m a flake for having spent $35.00 on this worthless book, whatever… PLDennison Pricciar Moosiegirl MaryanneQ Melin DrFidelius Slythe Frankd6 Satan Cristi StStella… **Get to it!** Others: I’m workin’ on it. * * * Veni, Vidi, Visa … I came, I saw, I bought. ---
**Author:** ![vanillanice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecc23a/32.png) [@vanillanice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanillanice)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/30 "1999-09-18T21:15:00Z")
nov.26,1958. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisCTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@ChrisCTP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisCTP)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/31 "1999-09-18T21:30:00Z")
Quoting myself: "As for those of you who’ve received your birthday profiles, I’d like to know what your responses are… " Meaning: Post your responses. Otherwise I did this for nothing. Since you’ve all licensed me to know everything about you, I suppose it’s only fair to post MY birthday profile. ChrisCTP July 1st > [@](#): > > \*“The Day of Emancipation” > > July 1 people tend to be highly sensitive, capable and adaptable, as well as emotionally open. Though many born on this day are also long-suffering, and very pront to emotional pain, they generally win out in their struggle against dominance, injustice or oppression of any type. > > July 1 women feel keenly the conflict between the workplace and motherhood or the demands of a career vs. keeping a home; therefore, they are often taken up with issues surrounding gender in modern society. July 1 men have an unusual sensitivity and empathy for women, and for their own feminine side. > > July 1 people of both sexes are often their own worst enemy in that depression can be a constant and unwelcome companion in their lives. Worries regarding inferiority at work or failure at home can dog them even when they are most successful. Those born on this day are likely to display ambivalent feelings toward individuals and social groupw with whom they are most closely bound, and ultimately, toward themselves. On the positive side, July 1 people are hardly ones to follow blindly. No matter how committed they are to an endeavor, cause or ideology, they remain flexible enough to see another point of view or way of doing things. July 1 people seek profundity and are quickly put off by simplistic answers and shallow thought. > > July 1 people are indeed deep themselves – complex personalities who keep a whole world of strictly personal feelings inside them. On the other hand, they have a highly social side which generally manifests in acts of service and unselfish contributions to society. July 1 people tend to be givers rather than takers. Because of their receptive and empathic tendencies, they are often sought out as understanding and helpful friends. Yet, when they are in one of their tormented states they are of little constructive use for anyone. > > Those born on this day have their own particular brand of emotional self-torture. It seems that they must bring up very disturbing feelings and work them ou t before they can advance in their personal development. The danger is that they will get locked into negative patterns. Often a chance happening or even a shock is needed to reorient them, followed by a sudden realization of thier behavior and subsequent resolve to improve their situation. Here a more highly evolved July 1 emerges as an aggressive and positive personality willing and ready to function in the world, and capable of integrating a successful social, family and love life. Sometimes those born on this day become remarkably extroverted once they come out of their shell, and actively seek out life’s pleasures. Such revels are a kind of lifelong celebration of emancipation.\* * * * * * * Veni, Vidi, Visa … I came, I saw, I bought. ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 1999, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/32 "1999-09-18T23:59:00Z")
{{Outta curiousity, am I potentially violating copyright laws?}} Yes, possibly. It depends on how much you quote from the book in your replies. {{You are kind of paraphrasing what the book actually says…right? Besides, you are probably helping to sell copies of the book…right?}} Paraphrasing is good. However, whether or not the quotes help to sell books is not relevant, and won’t be taken into consideration should anyone get sued. Best thing to do is not post everyone’s birthday right out of the book. Emailing it to individuals who’ve asked for it is fine. Hmmmmm, when I hit the “submit” button, it says that “host is unreachable”. I don’t know if this will show up twice or not. I’m off to see the (tech) wizards… * * * Lynn the Packrat ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 1999, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/33 "1999-09-19T00:33:00Z")
Shit, chris; how long can it take to post 366 profiles? If you don’t need the year, then that’s the only possible number of profiles unless you’re considering making different ones for males and females. In that case, then double the number. ---
**Author:** ![pldennison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc29f/32.png) [@pldennison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pldennison)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 1999, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/34 "1999-09-19T00:45:00Z")
OK, here’s what Chris’ e-mail to me contained . I’ll bold the parts I think apply to me. * * * Those born on November 27 either generate excitement or are drawn to exciting situations, or both. They are quick on their feet and an electric quality seems to permeate their endeavors. Those born on this day can be extremely impulsive and rarely stop to ask themselves if they are headed on the correct course.**Often their intuitions are correct, but they can also get themselves into plenty of hot water, fast.** November 27 people often strike others as nervous types - both internally and externally they seem to be in constant, rapid motion. **They are capable of exerting tremendous energy in order to meet a deadline, and therefore are excellent additions to a work team.** They also have an instinctive feeling for what their coworkers need both technically and emotionally, and for this reason make excellent bosses as well, **although as non-authoritarian types they tend to rebel against restrictions placed on them and are likewise uncomfortable in roles where they must discipline others. Absolute freedom of action is their primary requirement, and only those who understand this are able to live with them in harmony.** \*\*Frustration is evident in any November 27 person who is tied to an inflexible lifestyle or rigidly moralistic partner. Such frustration can burst forth suddenly in fits of impatience and temper. Anger is often a serious problem for those born on this day, whether overly expressed or hammered down inside. \*\* In the latter case, such emotions can easily turn to depression and feelings of low self-esteem. The highs of November 27 people are stratospheric and the lows catastrophic. Usually, however, those born on this day do not swing back and forth cyclothymically - a good or bad period lasts for some time; however, it is very difficult for November 27 people to stay with a situation that is clearly not working for very long and, thankfully, their uptempo periods seem to be longer lived. ## November 27 people can do surprisingly well in family situations, since they love children,\*\* animals and making their homes comfortable and secure. They are happiest when they have both this stability and the freedom to roam as well, an unlikely combination, unfortunately.\*\* Because of their non-authoritarian attitude, they may feel more comfortable in treating their children as friends or siblings. This can cause real problems for those children who feel the need for a strong father or mother figure and have to look elsewhere. Violence is a theme that figures prominently in the lives of many November 27 people. Either they are prone to violence themselves, or inexplicably call it up in the environment around them. Learning to even out their energies, to deal with upsets and upheavals, and calm troubled waters is a great spiritual challenge for them. Their personal evolution will usually grow in direct proportion to their capacity to understand and channel these energies. I’d say not too much better than a cold read. Chris said she didn’t think it jibed with her perception of me. Too harsh or too light? 😉 phouka, we also share a birthday with Caroline Kennedy and Eddie Rabbitt. Jimi is cooler, though! ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 1999, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/35 "1999-09-19T01:50:00Z")
Well, I’m not going to give the details, but suffice it to say that it was remarkably accurate. As in “Oh-my-goodness-does-the-person-that-wrote-that-book-live-in-my-house” accurate. Very cool, and definitely not a waste of money! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Globe-trotter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cab0a1/32.png) [@Globe-trotter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Globe-trotter)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 1999, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/36 "1999-09-19T01:50:00Z")
Phil, I’m going to shamelessly copy your way of doing things and bold the parts that apply to me. Thanks for the idea. 😃 This is a rather depressing description, y’all can skip it. October 5th **Justice is a major theme in the lives of those born on Oct. 5.** Generally guarding the truth, as they see it, they will do what they can to first expose and then oppose unfairness, corruption or oppression. Not satisfied with this, however, they will often persuade friends, family members or colleagues to help put the situation right. Those born on this day can be found working on a personal level or at the highest echelons of society with the same determination. In like manner, Oct. 5 people insist on fair treatment for themselves and will not tolerate insults to their dignity. Indeed, the concept of fair play occupies such a central place in their speech and thought that they may be accused at times of using the cause of justice for their own personal advancement. This may or may not be true, but in fairness, those born on this day generally think of the cause first and their own wishes second. (_Not bloody likely!_) They can even go too far in this direction through self-sacrifice and self-denial, giving up what is most pleasurable to them for the sake of their ideals and the well-being of others. (_That ain’t me!!! hehehe_) They must moderate such behavior (_not a problem_)because sooner or later their personal needs and wants will assert themselves, and they may be forced to resign from their position or cut back drastically on the responsibilities they take on, leaving those who have grown dependent on them stranded. **October 5 people are at heart life-oriented and fun-loving.** When functioning in a healthy way, they manage to get tremendous personal satisfaction out of leading or contributing to a team. The ultimate kick for them is the gratitude on the faces of those who benefit from their work, and in this respect they are as interdependent as anyone else, perhaps even more so. Thus although they may appear to be strong, independent types, they are in fact somewhat needy and hungry for appreciation. They generally show little interest in causes that do not directly involve people, for it is the human element which is vital to their outlook and work. Rarely do October 5 people meld with their environment, despite their need to immerse themselves in human activities. Often they will occupy a position for which they would objectively seem completely unsuited, like someone who has to wear the wrong uniform. However, when highly successful, October 5 people may actually redefine the public’s image of the role which they play, so powerful are their social instincts. Even those with only a modest degree of success tend to function in a unique way that raises a few eyebrows but gets the job done. October 5 people must be very careful to avoid ego trips where their personality becomes a central focus, ultimately superseding their ideals and original purpose. Also their criticism and judgment of others, particularly of what went on before they came on the scene, cannot be allowed to get out of hand. Thus October 5 people must not only form their principles in opposition to what they despise but mold a constructive vision of life as they wish it to be. === Told you it was depressing. I don’t wanna hang around with anyone like that! Hmmm, I was born 10 days early, maybe that’s it! LOL :::clutching at straws::: I need a drink now…and no, self-denial ain’t my style. 😉 * * * I prefer rogues to imbeciles because they sometimes take a rest. Alexandre Dumas the Younger (1824-1895) ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 1999, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/37 "1999-09-19T03:17:00Z")
I’m only going to post the relevant parts, that i find most close to how I am. \*\* The more intellectual of March 13 people are attracted to philosophy, spiritual teachings, theoretical speculations and scientific or analytical systems; they tend to worship the human mind and what it is capable of producing, yet reserve an even higher awe for the Universe of which it is only a small part.\*\* This is so much like me. I do love seeing how peoples minds work (for a while I was interested in being a Psych Major :)). I love learning about spiritual teachings and other religions, and I love science (i would have stayed a science major but i am horrible at math!). I do find so much awe and wonder in the Universe. I love finding sites that talk about extra solar planets, space phenomena, etc. **Because of their fatalism, March 13 people of both sexes are able to accept the blows of fate without complaint and go on to lead highly creative and productive lives.** This is me also. I dont complain about bad situation. I dont lament about how little money I have, and i dont worry too much about where it will come from. If something sets me back, i brush myself off and push on and dont dwell on it. \*\*Personal evolution and growth is something that is built into the basic fabric of the March 13 personality, so that almost all people born on this day progress in an evolutionary fashion without much choice in the matter. \*\* Favorite line: \*\* There is something of the oracular about much of what March 13 people say.\*\* ---
**Author:** ![timmar68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/97f17d/32.png) [@timmar68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/timmar68)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 1999, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/38 "1999-09-19T04:35:00Z")
I’ll post mine in a nutshell: What it boiled down to is that I tend to try too hard, and get frustrated when things don’t go right. But once I relax, I catch on, things just “click”. Very true…I learn by doing…I think of what I’m doing way too much, and I’ve always found that if I don’t dwell on the “whys” and “how comes” then I understand it more. I also get upset when others don’t try as hard as I do. I also don’t have much talent. 😛 to that! I defy anyone here to give a good haircut like I can! (see next paragraph) Oh yeah…I also tend to be conceited and think of others as “little ants”. So get out of my face or I’ll step on you! 😉 ## Other than that, I’m wonderful! Gee, when I proofread this it sounded like there’s nothing good about me! Have you all got that impression of me by my posts? (say “no”) MaryAnn Sometimes life is so great you just gotta muss up your hair and quack like a duck! ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 1999, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/39 "1999-09-20T14:00:00Z")
Who the hell are you pricciar?? And who told you you could be born on MY birthday??? OF ALL THE NERVE!!! That said, February 11 here. And it’s two years BEFORE that birthday-stealin’ faker, pricciar!!! * * * **\>^,^\<** “Cluemobile? You’ve got a pickup…” OpalCat’s site: [http://opalcat.com](http://opalcat.com) The Teeming Millions Homepage: [fathom.org/teemingmillions](http://fathom.org/teemingmillions) ---
**Author:** ![NicePete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ee7513/32.png) [@NicePete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NicePete)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 1999, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322/40 "1999-09-20T14:26:00Z")
OK, here goes. Frankd6 November 11th **The complex individuals born on November 11 often present a bright,even cheerful appearance which belies their depth as well as their turbulent,troubled and secretive natures.** Powerful in controlling their environment, those born on this day stake their possessive claim on whatever people, material objects or activities are important to them. \*\*Their contact with their dark side paradoxically fuels their humor and gives them what it takes to generate a sense of fun (as is true with most good comics). Those born on this day are natural family people, protectors of the roost and providers \*\*who like nothing betterthan to position themselves right at the center of a family occasion or outing. **Usually they have a talent for organization that lends structure to any professional organization or social group in which they find themselves.** November 11 people are physically magnetic and know full well how tomake use of their attractive powers. However, the flip side of their magnetic nature is seen in their falling under the spell of other magical figures. \*\* Both men and women born on this day generally have a well developed masculine-feminine balance in their personalities. For this reason they usually make friends equally well with both sexes. However, November 11 men must be careful of their macho tendencies \*\*and November 11 women of being alternately overcontrolling and overcontrolled. \*\*Those born on this day are able to voice their opinions in a most seductively convincing manner. They instinctively know how to get their way,sometimes alternating between aggressive and passive tactics with telling effect. They are also able to rein in their energies, to sit and to wait. Unfortunately, waiting my mean procrastinating for November 11 people when pressing decisions need to be made. They also have a marked tendency to brood, which can lead to inaction and depression. Part of the problem for Nov. 11 people is that there sometimes seems to be a war going on between their inner and outer selves. Friends may stare with amazement as agifted Nov. 11 person’s talents, ambition and career just seem to fade away into misuse and neglect. Often those born on this day are individuals seemingly destined for great accomplishments but instead sink into obscurity, primarily because of insidious fears and an intense need for security. \*\* For this reason they must develop their willpower and sense of form and structure topropel themselves forward. Extended periods of time spent directionless inevitably result in frustration and repressed, volcanic danger, which can explode in the face of those dearest to them at almost any time. **However, when those same Nov. 11 people feel a sense of overall purpose, they can handle temporary setbacks and disappointments and their temper rarely rears its head.** Numbers & Planets Those born on the 11th of the month are ruled by the number 2 (1+1=2),and by the Moon. Those ruled by the number 2 often make good coworkers and partners, rather than leaders. Imaginative and graceful qualities are enhancedby the influence of the Moon, and both Pluto and Mars (ruler and co-ruler of Scorpio, respectively) supply power and force. However, these sameplanets also highlight the explosive anger and potentially manipulative tendencies of November 11 people. The number 11 lends a feeling for the physical plane (for November 11 people, sexuality, due to the influence of Pluto) as well as a possible interest in doubles of various kinds: coincidences, twins, symmetry, mirror images, etc. How much of this stuff could apply to anybody? * * * “Owls will deafen us with their incessant hooting!” W. Smithers [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-danger-do-not-reveal-your-birthday-to-chrisctp/2322.md?page=3)