# Today is my birthday. I turn sixteen. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 21, 2005, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172 "2005-02-21T14:18:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bb73d2/32.png) [@Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Side_of_the_Floyd)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/1 "2005-02-21T14:18:49Z")
February 21st, 1989. Well, I don’t know what to say. Ten years after _The Wall_ came out, I was born. Sixteen. Wow. Have I been wasting my life? Why do I feel the need to start singing _Time_? This certainly is an unhappy birthday. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Strinka](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strinka/32/512_2.png) [@Strinka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strinka)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/2 "2005-02-21T14:25:06Z")
> [@DarkSideoftheFloyd](#): > > This certainly is an unhappy birthday. ☹ Why? And shouldn’t you have school off? It’s president’s day. That would be a good thing. Well, hope it gets better. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/3 "2005-02-21T14:46:44Z")
Sixteen? I’ve got shoes older than you. Happy birthday – you haven’t started living your life yet, so don’t worry about wasting it. ---
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/4 "2005-02-21T15:03:10Z")
Happy birthday _Sweet sixteen,goes to church,just to see the boys,laughs and squeals and giggles at every little noise…_ February 1989…I was in second to last year at junior school,fearing Mr.Trembath and his mission to spread the joy of Maths to the world 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Jayn\_Newell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jayn\_Newell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayn_Newell)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/5 "2005-02-21T15:03:37Z")
Ahhhh, 16. Old enough to drive, too young to go anywhere fun. I remember that time well. Bonne fete, congrats, and cheer up. You’re 16, not 61. Yet. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/6 "2005-02-21T15:55:13Z")
Wishing you a good day, a good year and a good life. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GomiBoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b2d939/32.png) [@GomiBoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GomiBoy)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/7 "2005-02-21T15:59:31Z")
You can’t be wasting your life - it hasn’t even started yet. Happy birthday, eat some cake, and maybe stop worrying so much. ---
**Author:** ![Hugh\_Jass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4da419/32.png) [@Hugh\_Jass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hugh_Jass)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/8 "2005-02-21T16:24:08Z")
[Farmer Ted] You say it’s your birthday! neer neer neer neer Happy Birthday to you! [/Farmer Ted] You aren’t allowed to be freaked about birthdays until you turn 29 (Only 1 more year till 30!) Today is my sister’s 43rd birthday. I remember her birthday in 1989 because I had to study for an Anthropology exam and didn’t call her. Her feelings were hurt and I failed the test anyways. And to think you were being born while all that was happening. And now you’re reading this. Weird, man… ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/9 "2005-02-21T16:30:39Z")
> [@DarkSideOfTheFloyd](#): > > Have I been wasting my life? Nonsense. You can worry about such things when you’re 18. Happy Birthday! ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/10 "2005-02-21T16:33:29Z")
Aw, now do I have to worry? ☹ _gives **DarkSideOftheFloyd** a huge kiss, throws confetti everywhere_ ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/11 "2005-02-21T16:38:06Z")
Have you been wasting your life? Ha! I can understand you’re feelings, if you’re a 57 year-old with nothing to show! You’re 16! Get a grip, cheer up, come on get happy- it’s your birthday! Happy birthday, from one Floyd fan to another. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/12 "2005-02-21T16:41:17Z")
Today was my mom’s birthday. She used to kid that she was one day older than George Washington. 16? Happy Birthday! ---
**Author:** ![Cemetery\_Savior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Cemetery\_Savior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cemetery_Savior)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/13 "2005-02-21T17:06:00Z")
HBD, Mr. Floyd. you’re probably very tired of people telling you not to worry at age 16, so…er…don’t worry. Angst-y preoccupation is normal at that age. It gets SO much better as you get older. At 16, I was stripping the gears of a 1976 VW on my learner’s permit. In Feb 1989, I was obsessing about midterms, probably, in my sophomore year of college (Go Illini!). Enjoy some cake, enjoy your family, and look forward to 17. -Another Floyd Fan. ---
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/14 "2005-02-21T17:38:17Z")
_hugs to Floydie_ new year,new start? The next few years are going to be wonderful-all sorts of new experiences,new people to meet,places to go,choosing whatcha wanna do with your love.And we’ll be here to help you along when you need us 🙂 You’re not just a brick,you’re OUR special brick 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bb73d2/32.png) [@Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Side_of_the_Floyd)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/15 "2005-02-21T23:53:20Z")
Oh crap! I got a new computer! A Sony Vaio! By the by, I’m a girl. No harm done, though ---
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2005, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/16 "2005-02-21T23:56:08Z")
I’m sure you can trade it in for something 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Keapon\_Laffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e274bd/32.png) [@Keapon\_Laffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keapon_Laffin)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2005, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/17 "2005-02-22T00:02:05Z")
A sixteen year old fan of Pink Floyd?? :eek: Now I’ve seen everything. 😃 Happy Birthday! ---
**Author:** ![Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bb73d2/32.png) [@Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Side_of_the_Floyd)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2005, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/18 "2005-02-22T00:02:34Z")
'S good enough for me :P. My monitor is so sexy that it gives me E-gasms. ---
**Author:** ![Kuizelemartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@Kuizelemartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuizelemartz)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2005, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/19 "2005-02-22T00:10:10Z")
Happy Birthday! :::Birthday Hug::: Whatever you wind up doing, do not do what I did 23 years ago on my 16th bday. No details, but I had my one and only 3 day hangover. Pink Floyd is my most favorite band also. I know it’s impossible, but do try to relax. I’m 39 almost, and still trying to master the idea of relaxing. Just to share my favorite Pink Floyd line, “All you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be”. ---
**Author:** ![Vision\_of\_Love](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Vision\_of\_Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vision_of_Love)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2005, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172/20 "2005-02-22T08:02:44Z")
Happy Birthday, young one! 🙂 I wish I were one of the younger Dopers on here. It’d make me feel smart for my age. Or something. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-birthday-i-turn-sixteen/291172.md?page=2)