I’d sing “Happy Birthday”, but a) I can’t sing, and b) I’m too cheap to pay the royalties. So I’ll just say it: Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, EH!
Happy Birthday!
And speaking of AARP, at some point about 10 years ago or so, at which point I was around 28, I managed to end up on some marketer’s list who thought I was of retirement age and started receiving some magazine about Golden Years or such.
Since you’re a dunadan, does this mean you get to sit at the grown-ups table now?
Happy birthday!
Happy day after birthday!
I’m 56 and have been getting AARP invites for at least a decade. Bastards.
When I turned 55, I realised a qualified for the 25 percent senior citizen discount at my local hair salon. <gulp> I take advantage of it too.
Happy birthday.
I’m turning 60 in December – time to start asking for those discounts y’all seem to have found … ?
And about time, too!
So, was there much of a celebration?
He spent the day hiding in the closet with his ginger cookies so he wouldn’t have to share.
Grats, EH! Your doctor will want you to take a proctology exam shortly.
Have pie!
Pie ROCKS!
When I was a kid the same local radio station that we all listened to for snow closings would announce birthdays and anniversaries for anyone who took the trouble to call or send in a postcard.
The announcer (Bobby Lloyd) would make a slightly bigger deal about your birthday if you were “changing the front number.”
Happy new front number. I shall also have cake in your honor. Lemon, I think.
Dean? Is that you?
Oops, sorry, nvm. Thought I recognized someone there for a minute.
Happy Birthday Belated, Elendil’s Heir! The ginger cookies sound amazing. Hope you had a lovely two score and ten! 
Happy birthday EH!
And please help me out here, because my brother’s 50th will be next year: What the heck does a man want for his 50th birthday?!?
Happy Belated Birthday, Elendil’s Heir! Wishing you long life, good health, great happiness, and may you always have a bottle of something delicious at hand whenever you want one!
Thanks, everyone.
TruCelt, every half-centurian is different; I can only suggest you ask your brother for ideas. I told all my friends this time that I didn’t want or need any presents. Usually when I want something, I buy it myself, or give my wife some not-so-subtle hints for Christmas or my next birthday.
Grrlbrarian, here’s the ginger drops recipe: A kickass ginger snaps recipe - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board. Let me know what you think.
Holy Cow, Happy Birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday, young 'un!
I’ll have some entrepreneurs send you some Viagra e-mail.
no one gives a fuck
Don’t need Viagra… just yet, but thanks.
Other birthday observances on the Dope, I am pleased and humbled to say, include a Baker’s Dozen starting at post 28843 here, http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=573445&page=577, and alphabetical silliness starting at post 409 here, http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=731827&page=9.