It's my birthday, dammit....

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...and I've just been screamed at right in the ear, been pelted with mushy bananas and had to scoop out a pungent pantload of mulch-colored dung.

Yep, left alone being Mr.Mom with my little six-month old on this, the day of my birth. 37 today.

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 12:57 (twenty years ago)

Happy buffday dude! (and snugglez to the little miss obviously!!)

― PinXorchiXoR (Pinkpanther), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 12:59 (twenty years ago)

Honor the 37!

― Velveteen Bingo (Chris V), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:00 (twenty years ago)

Mr. Momming it up is way more rocknroll than most would have you believe. You get screamed at, shat upon, you end up with mystery stains in all of your clothes, sleep dep, etc. So this is my "good on ye, bro" on your birfday Mr. in NYC. YOU ARE A TREAT.

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:02 (twenty years ago)

Happy birthday Alex. You make me laugh.

― Wooden (Wooden), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:04 (twenty years ago)

Also, you get to see male strippers!

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:05 (twenty years ago)

Happy birthday Alex :)

― Markelby (Mark C), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:06 (twenty years ago)

Happy birthday you punk rock bitch!! xx

― Je4nne ƒury (Jeanne Fury), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:07 (twenty years ago)

Rah for the Alex, man of mystery. Wait, that's a lie, we know everything about him now! Happy birthday!

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:09 (twenty years ago)

Happy Birthday dude!

― Jordan (Jordan), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:10 (twenty years ago)

Happy Birthday! Why not post a picture of yourself to celebrate?

― adam. (nordicskilla), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:10 (twenty years ago)

Happy birthday, father Alex!

"You are old, father William," the young man said,
"And your hair has become very white;
And yet you incessantly stand on your head--
Do you think, at your age, it is right?"

"In my youth," father William replied to his son,
"I feared it might injure the brain;
But, now that I'm perfectly sure I have none,
Why, I do it again and again."

"You are old," said the youth, "as I mentioned before,
And you have grown most uncommonly fat;
Yet you turned a back-somersault in at the door--
Pray what is the reason for that?"

"In my youth," said the sage, as he shook his grey locks,
"I kept all my limbs very supple
By the use of this ointment - one shilling a box--
Allow me to sell you a couple?"

"You are old," said the youth, "and your jaws are too weak
For anything tougher than suet;
Yet you finished the goose, with the bones and the beak--
Pray, how did you manage to do it?"

"In my youth," said his father, "I took to the law,
And argued each case with my wife;
And the muscular strength, which it gave to my jaw,
Has lasted the rest of my life."

"You are old," said the youth, "one would hardly suppose
That your eye was as steady as ever;
Yet you balanced an eel on the end of your nose--
What made you so awfully clever?"

"I have answered three questions, and that is enough,"
Said his father. "Don't give yourself airs!
Do you think I can listen all day to such stuff?
Be off, or I'll kick you down stairs.

― aimurchie, Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:12 (twenty years ago)

Happy birthing time, Alex!

― You've Got to Pick Up Every Stitch (tracerhand), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:14 (twenty years ago)

I'm listening to Strawberry Switchblade and eating a grapefruit for you.

― adam. (nordicskilla), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:15 (twenty years ago)

been pelted with mushy bananas

Well you know the song: "Happy birthday to you, squashed bananas and stew, you look like a monkey and you live in the zoo". You're halfway there.

Happy birthday!

― beanz (beanz), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:16 (twenty years ago)

Happy birthday Alex. Keep on rockin' in the free world.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:19 (twenty years ago)

Thanks all.....so far, a friend sent me a $30.00 gift certificate to iTunes (tho' I can barely think of what to download ...suggestions are welcomed) and my wife gave me, presumably as a joke, "The Star Wars Cookbook: Wookie Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes". Thus far, my favorites are the Tusken Raider Tators, Boba Fettucine and the Hoth Chocolate.

Why not post a picture of yourself to celebrate?

You asked.

About three minutes ago:
http://homepage.mac.com/alexinnyc/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-10-13%2007.40.44%20-0700/Image-754718F81D2511D9.jpg

And for no reason at,all....the side of my desk:
http://homepage.mac.com/alexinnyc/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-10-13%2007.40.44%20-0700/Image-754948471D2511D9.jpg

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:41 (twenty years ago)

When did Charlotte get a beard? You on the other hand are small, pink and dewy.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:43 (twenty years ago)

Such cute rosy cheeks!! And what could possibly be funny about a star wars cookbook?

― PinXorchiXoR (Pinkpanther), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:45 (twenty years ago)

I like how that desk photo would be a classic 'guess whose desk this is' entry in a photo contest. Let's see, there's Killing Joke, Cop Shoot Cop, Peg, Brak, Charlotte, Milk and Cheese...

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:47 (twenty years ago)

her cheeks are alarmingly rosy today....they're usually not. sort've concerned about this.

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:48 (twenty years ago)

Oops!!! :-(

― PinXorchiXoR (Pinkpanther), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:49 (twenty years ago)

might be a little wind burn from yesterday, methinks.

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:49 (twenty years ago)

happy birthday Alex!

― hstencil (hstencil), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:53 (twenty years ago)

Suggestions for iTunage -- if they have the new Social D album, I'd go with that. It's as excellently predictable as you think it is.

― Je4nne ƒury (Jeanne Fury), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:54 (twenty years ago)

I'm with Jeanne! It's quite good -- nothing changes but somehow it works better than ever.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 13:56 (twenty years ago)

Many happy returns! Here's to the Mr. Moms of the world!

(If she doesn't feel feverish, I wouldn't worry about the rosiness.)

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:04 (twenty years ago)

happy birthday alex. break out the "Everything, Everything".

― Ronan (Ronan), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:04 (twenty years ago)

õnne sünnipäevaks, pagan!

― t\'\'t (t\'\'t), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:14 (twenty years ago)

http://www.bigreds.com/Supercars421503B.jpg

― sometimes i like to pretend i am very small and warm (ex machina), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:20 (twenty years ago)

Happy Birthday Alex! May I suggest you buy the new Destiny's Child single with part of your iTunes money?

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:22 (twenty years ago)

Happy Birthday, Alex.

― Michael White (Hereward), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:23 (twenty years ago)

happy birthday alex!

― peter smith (plsmith), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:28 (twenty years ago)

her cheeks are alarmingly rosy today

maybe it's just because she started drinking earlier than normal, to celebrate your birthday?

― colette (a2lette), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:29 (twenty years ago)

Nicole, so cruel. (I agree he should buy it, though.)

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:29 (twenty years ago)

Charlotte would probably get a kick out of it!

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:31 (twenty years ago)

In your dreams, replicant.

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:31 (twenty years ago)

i have that bellevue "gone to piss please don't fuck with my drink" card on my wall!

this is nu-tra for devo incorporated saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

http://kungfuramone.rackm0unt.org/pics/tats/devo.jpg

― Cynthia Nixon Now More Than Ever (Jody Beth Rosen), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 14:34 (twenty years ago)

hip hip hooray for Alex!! on his magical birthing day!!

― jel -- (jel), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 15:20 (twenty years ago)

happy birthday! xx

― luna (luna.c), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 15:25 (twenty years ago)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY alex!! honor the fire!! devo 4evah!!

― geeta (geeta), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 15:36 (twenty years ago)

Good Charlotte Weaves It's Web
Good Charlotte
UIC Pavilion
Chicago, IL
April 10, 2003

Review by Anita Lande

Good Charlotte could possibly be one of the best pop-punk bands on tour at the moment. Their rise seems fast and furious culminating with the cover of the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine. While the genre is hugely popular right now, the mainly teenage crowd at the sold-out Chicago show would certainly testify that there's no end in site. Founding members, the Madden twins, enegerize the band from within, with Joel providing the edgy vocals and Benji providing the signature power guitar licks.
For eight years Good Charlotte has grinded away - getting better each and every year. Promoting their recent platinum album, The Young And The Hopeless, Good Charlotte performed many songs including their mega hits "The Anthem" and "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" which kept the crowd on their feet jumping and moshing during the entire set. Contrary to what prognosticators might say, moshing will never die as long the beat is hard and the vibe is raw. It will just go by another name.
The band with all of it's spiky colored hair and tons of tattoos created it's look more by the fact that they don't give a shit how they appear than trying to be punk rock cool. Early on the boys did have a rough time of it growing up and being the butt of many jokes while in high school. They don't revel in the irony that many of their tormentors are now working boring 9 - 5 jobs. Benji recently said, "There's no room for rock stars in this band. What's cool about shitting on people?"
Joel thanked his fans for their years of support, while Benji wanted to know how many punk girls were in the audience. Hands shot up like unmarried women clawing for the bridal bouquet at Joe Millionaire's wedding. A few guys, carried away by the moment, joined in.
The Madden twins from Waldorf, Maryland were inspired to start a band after seeing a live performance of hard-core rappers the Beastie Boys. They've finally received commercial success just like similar bands Blink-182 and Sum 41, but will hopefully carry on Beasties' torch of originality rather than drop it like many other bands have done before.
GC will continue touring with New Found Glory. Things are looking very good...very good indeed for Good Charlotte...as they continue to weave their web across the country.

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Happy birthday!

― manthony m1cc1o (Anthony Miccio), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 15:53 (twenty years ago)

"hard-core rappers the Beastie Boys"

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 15:56 (twenty years ago)

yay alex you're old.

― Begs2Differ (Begs2Differ), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 16:01 (twenty years ago)

"weaves it's web"

― manthony m1cc1o (Anthony Miccio), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 16:02 (twenty years ago)

Happy Birthday, Alex! Take no notice of Matt, 37 is young :)

(Charlotte's pink-cheeked look might be due to teething, btw)

― C J (C J), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 16:02 (twenty years ago)

that's Good Charlotte.

― manthony m1cc1o (Anthony Miccio), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 16:06 (twenty years ago)

Happy birthday Alex. I think you're great.

― jed_ (jed), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 16:11 (twenty years ago)

honor the alex! happy birthday.

― H (Heruy), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 16:15 (twenty years ago)

hb...

― Julio Desouza (jdesouza), Wednesday, 13 October 2004 16:31 (twenty years ago)

one year passes...

happy birthday alex!

― carly (carly), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:16 (nineteen years ago)

Rah to THE MAN OF FLAME! Birthday!

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:21 (nineteen years ago)

have a good one!

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:22 (nineteen years ago)

happy birthday big poppa!

― teeny (teeny), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:23 (nineteen years ago)

Happy birthday Alex! Did Charlotte get you a gift not consisting of mushy bananas this year?

― Archel (Archel), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:28 (nineteen years ago)

No bananas this year (she's off those).

Peg and Chazz got me a new pair of boots, a gift certificate for a pedicure (not sure what they're trying to tell me) and a jolly nice boxset of Alfred Hitchcock DVD's. The wife's at work, the daughter's at day-care and I don't have to work until 4pm. Am currently celebrating by eating some Nutella & peanut butter on white bread, blasting Love & Rockets at unhealthy volumes while it rains cats & dogs outside.

Cheers, all!

http://homepage.mac.com/alexinnyc/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-10-11%2012.30.33%20-0700/Image-2DC00E193A8C11DA.jpg

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:37 (nineteen years ago)

Happy birthday dear boy!

― Je4nn3 ƒur¥ (Je4nne Fury), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:50 (nineteen years ago)

happy birthday, alex!

― petesmith (plsmith), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:52 (nineteen years ago)

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/309397/2/Cake_on_Fire.jpg

Honor the cake!

(Happy birthday!)

― luna (luna.c), Thursday, 13 October 2005 14:52 (nineteen years ago)

Happy Birthday!!

― kelsey (kelstarry), Thursday, 13 October 2005 15:17 (nineteen years ago)

Aww Alex, you'll be coming into the office as I'm going home to drink wine. But I'll pour some out the fire escape for your birthday. Have a good one, sir.

― Laurel (Laurel), Thursday, 13 October 2005 15:19 (nineteen years ago)

you share a birthday with ashanti, marie osmond, sammy hagar, paul simon, pharoah sanders, yves montand, lenny bruce, and, my favorite, beverly crusher, fictional doctor of star trek the next generation.

― carly (carly), Thursday, 13 October 2005 15:24 (nineteen years ago)

Alex you are a good egg even if we often disagree. May you feel good about encroaching bodily increpitude and onrushing senility! It's fun!

― The Obligatory Sourpuss (Begs2Differ), Thursday, 13 October 2005 15:28 (nineteen years ago)

Cheers!

Someone told me that I also share a b-day with Margaret Thatcher. Dunno if that's true.

Sammy Hagar? Eeek. Though, eerily, neither I can drive 55.

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Thursday, 13 October 2005 15:31 (nineteen years ago)

Happy Birthday, Alex.

― M. White (Miguelito), Thursday, 13 October 2005 17:40 (nineteen years ago)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLD MANG!!!!!!!!! We should get some suds together some time.

― Jonothong Williamsmang (ex machina), Monday, 17 October 2005 17:00 (nineteen years ago)

HAAAAaaaaaaaaaaay

― Jonothong Williamsmang (ex machina), Monday, 17 October 2005 19:11 (nineteen years ago)

Hey man, cheers!

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Monday, 17 October 2005 19:12 (nineteen years ago)

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