# Why is there a slice of cake next to my username?

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**Created:** [April 23, 2021, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-slice-of-cake-next-to-my-username/940619 "2021-04-23T14:58:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-slice-of-cake-next-to-my-username/940619/6 "2021-04-23T16:36:18Z")

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A few prior threads on this:

> [@Why do I have a delicious-looking slice of cake emoji next to my avatar handle today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-a-delicious-looking-slice-of-cake-emoji-next-to-my-avatar-handle-today/939541):
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> 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.

> [@Something by my name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-by-my-name/918909):
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> It seems, ‘When (I) come back, bring pie’ There’s a piece of pie by my name. It’s not my birthday til November. Does anyone know?

I also just added it to the FAQ:  
[https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registration-agreement-rules-and-faq/823562/5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registration-agreement-rules-and-faq/823562/5)

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