# Why do I have a delicious-looking slice of cake emoji next to my avatar handle today? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [April 7, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541 "2021-04-07T12:38:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/1 "2021-04-07T12:38:59Z")
I just noticed today next to my avatar handle and Guest designation is what looks like a yummy slice of vanilla cake with a strawberry on top. What did I do to earn such an honor? It’s not my birthday. ---
**Author:** ![mistymage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mistymage/32/459_2.png) [@mistymage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mistymage)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/2 "2021-04-07T12:42:17Z")
If you mouse over it it says something about today being the anniversary of the day you joined the SDMB. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/3 "2021-04-07T12:45:25Z")
Oh ok, thanks! I’m on an iPad and tapping on it did nothing. Well, happy anniversary to me. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/4 "2021-04-07T12:58:27Z")
You also get a full cake on your birthday, IIRC. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/5 "2021-04-07T13:03:39Z")
I don’t think i have my birthday listed in my profile, but maybe i should, because why pass up free cake! ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/6 "2021-04-07T13:25:42Z")
Happy cake day! ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/7 "2021-04-07T13:49:04Z")
The cake is, of course, a lie. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/8 "2021-04-07T14:06:04Z")
No, it’s moist and delicious. The celebratory candescence is a lie. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/9 "2021-04-07T14:32:43Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > The cake is, of course, a lie. The cake is as real as you believe it to be. Also, completely calorie-free. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/10 "2021-04-07T23:45:22Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Also, completely calorie-free. It’s not the calories that’ll ruin your diet, but the photons. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/11 "2021-04-08T01:14:47Z")
But photons are so light! ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/12 "2021-04-08T01:45:18Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > The cake is, of course, a lie. [GLaDOS] Ok. The test is over now. You win. Go back to the recovery annex. For your cake. [/GLaDOS] ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/13 "2021-04-08T02:45:52Z")
I tried to get my birthday in my profile, but I was born on the 18th of Marbrulyberst, and it does not want to let me put that in. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/14 "2021-04-08T10:04:54Z")
Best. Games. Ever. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/15 "2021-04-08T13:39:16Z")
Avatar/post combo win. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/16 "2021-04-11T15:14:46Z")
It’s storming here and someone left my cake out in the rain. I don’t think that I can take it. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/17 "2021-04-11T15:43:16Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > It’s storming here and someone left my cake out in the rain. > > I don’t think that I can take it. - Oh, you’ve reached _that_ age. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/18 "2021-04-11T15:45:16Z")
FYI, the cake emoji doesn’t show up on my phone. No biggie, the phone hates me anyway. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/19 "2021-04-13T00:27:52Z")
Update: Cake all gone (urp!). ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541/20 "2021-04-13T00:57:04Z")
Just go into settings and change your birthday to tomorrow. Keep doing that so that you never run out of cake. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541.md?page=2)