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Jan 20, 2014 8:10 PM

TheaterNerd

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This is Sahil.

He’s a witty, theatre- and basketball- loving charismatic introvert. (And that’s him trying to be super hip).

This is me. I’m a geeky, dry-humored, introverted activist. (Forgive the selfie.)

Sahil is my absolute best friend in the world and the love of my life. We met in high school when I was going through a really tough time. He is one of the most amazing people I have ever met, and I really couldn’t have gotten through it without him.

We love spending time together, whether it be by watching indie movies, picnicking on his roof, or sporting ridiculous hairstyles. (Sorry for the potato).

And today happens to be a very special day! It’s his GOLDEN BIRTHDAY! He’s turning 20 (and today’s the 20th). I want to make this day as special as I can.

But there’s a small problem. He’s attending college in Chicago and I happen to go to school in South Carolina. :-/ We don’t actually get to see each other that often anymore.

But that’s where you guys come in! I’ve seen people on here get their friends and family to the front page to celebrate a special time in their lives. I was hoping that you might do the same for Sahil and I, here. We both have been browsing imgur for a couple years. We’re both lurkers; Sahil doesn’t even have a profile, but I know he would be absolutely thrilled to see himself on here!

So that’s it: I would really appreciate some upvotes for Sahil’s one and only golden birthday. It’s up to you guys now to determine this post’s fate. But front page or not: Happy Birthday, Sahil! I’m lucky to know you. :)

(Obligatory pet photo: My whippet, Devo. Get it? Devo…whippet? ...Never mind)

You whippet right alright!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

WHAT IS IT WITH EVERYONE AND THEIR FUCKING HAPPINESS

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'd upvote just for the Devo joke. But awesome.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Whippet redeemed this.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

yay nobody died or got cancer!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy birthday!! Lucky you gets a golden birthday...my birthday's on the 3rd.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Such karma Much whore Wow

12 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 11

Upvoted because you named your Whippet Devo.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

BE A COUPLE! HAVE THE BABES!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"Sahil" means "easy" in Arabic. Just thought I'd put that out there. Do what you will with that information.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

it means 'beach' in Turkish!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Obligatory shout out for going to school in South Carolina

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday! And yay for South Carolina!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm up-voting Devo because long sappy story bad Whippet good.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday:

12 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 5

You're both babes - Happy birthday Sahil!

12 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 3

You've managed to look like three different people I know. And +1 for Devo.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Sahil is extraordinarily handsome, so I feel I must upvote because that's what all the imgur guys do for the pretty ladies. +1!

12 years ago | Likes 239 Dislikes 12

I'm right there with you. His face got my upvote. +1

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

YOU BETTER MAKE A PROFILE RIGHT THIS INSTANT YOUNG MAN

12 years ago | Likes 432 Dislikes 10

OR SO HELP ME

12 years ago | Likes 88 Dislikes 0

You Lurker!!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I WILL TURN THIS INTERNET AROUND

12 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 0

put that thing back where it came from

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

SO HELP ME

12 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

AND STOP

12 years ago | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

AND STOP

12 years ago | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Lotta people claiming to be "introverts". This is not the action of an introvert.

12 years ago | Likes 64 Dislikes 12

but im so awkward >_>

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Add that to the list of things people use too freely, ultimately undermining the concepts entirely (see: migraines, anxiety, depression, OCD

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 5

)

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I see what you did there.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Disclaimer: I don't have OCD.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

(1)Being introverted only means that you have a greater interest for your own inner world than outer stimuli, and they often find social

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

(2) interaction mentally draining. It is often associated with shyness and being reclusive, but it is entierly possible to overcome this and

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

(3/3) act "normal," given that we have the chance to withdraw and recharge once in a while.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Not so. Some of us are introverts without being shy. It just means we prefer the company of few or none, not that we're scared of others

12 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 7

I wish I could give more upvotes for this.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

^^ It means I don't like to waste my time getting to know people I find uninteresting or quarrelsome. I'm picky about who I'm friends with.

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 15

I'm with you hon. I force myself to be extroverted when I need to be, but me and my SO are pretty introverted

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 6

I think most people don't waste time speaking with uninteresting or quarrelsome people and that does not make them introverted...

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Maybe I should re-phrase. I find it hard to make friends. I always feel like everyone's judging me. Lots of people make me anxious.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 5

oh well then your are indeed

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's not introversion...

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Uh, yes it is. Introvertedness =/= shyness. I'm quite introverted, myself, so, yeah.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

l didn't say anything about shyness. Introversion is where you 'lose' energy when being with other people, not being picky with friends.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Introverted activist.....yeeaaaa, let me know how that works out for you.

12 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 7

Surprisingly okay, haha. It just means I get frustrated with people more quickly. But I love teaching.

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 11

Understood. Carry on : ).

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I think I'm the only extrovert on Imgur. People charge my batteries.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

you are not alone. im also an extrovert =)

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Actually, one of my favourite historical figures is Camille Desmoulins, who had a stutter, had to steel himself to speak, and couldn't 1/2

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

quite believe the crowd was serious in following him the first time he gave a speech: http://pastebin.com/rjYD7NYN. Introverts do stuff. 2/2

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

That's not what an introvert is. That's having a fucking speech disorder.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Regardless, it's perfectly possible to be an introverted activist. You can produce confidence when necessary and retreat to privacy.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Love the "Future Companipn " shirt!

12 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 5

"Introverted activist"... If that isn't the most oxymoronic thing I've ever heard I don't know what is

12 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 7

ethiopian cuisine

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

don't make fun of sahil on his bday!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I FEEL SO BAD FOR LAUGHING LOL

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

is actually quite tasty.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Best whippet name EVER!

12 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 1

Upvoting just for that.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Upvoted just because of that.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

When a problem comes along, you must whip it!

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Frontpage for birthday?

12 years ago | Likes 730 Dislikes 27

To the front page with you!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I don't know who this is, I might have changnesia.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Upvoting because of Señor Chang

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Is it sad that I knew exactly what gif this was going to be...

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Before I rolled over that, I thought, "That better be Señor Chang saying 'I'll allow it." +1 for not disappointing me.

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

I know I've too much time on this damned site too long when I expect it to be that gif.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

upvote because senior chang

12 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 3

Señor...

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Or you could get a plane and go suck his dick. Just saying.

12 years ago | Likes 77 Dislikes 30

this!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

One does not simply acquire a plane.

12 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 2

uhhhh i had a really good one but it may be too soon

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

That took a year of pilot training.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I get the feeling that you're dating but at the same time I also feel that you're not...

12 years ago | Likes 324 Dislikes 3

I sense some major friend zoning

12 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 5

She says he's the love of her life... Does he not know?! Well, he does now.

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

If it's so, fix this, fix this at once !

12 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

The world may never know.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

They should REALLY fucking be dating.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Shouldn't the other come before the first?

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I suspect the same, and in that case, being the single, dashing young woman that I am *flips hair* Hellooooo Sahil.

12 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

The best solution. Plus, if you manage to get that first date anniversary on the guy's birthday, he can't forget... If you care about that.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My thoughts exactly!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Friend zone level: Golden Birthday post on Imgur.

12 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 13

You realize I wrote "love of my life", right. Like we've been together 2 years.

12 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 10

All in good fun. Some people say that about their best friends. It was a gag, and I meant no harm by it. And I made sure to up vote the post

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Evidently not any more.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

I...I don't understand your logic.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 4

You both live apart...you're not together any more...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Well not "together" as in the same place. But we've got a LDR.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

I live in Chicago. Wish Happy birthday to Sahil

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel bad for saying this cause it's kind of mean and I accept the downvotes but pretty much everything about you makes me role my eyes.

12 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 9

your misuse of "role" made me ROLL my eyes.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I accept any and all punishment for my oversight. I also like the way you were kind of a dick but not a dick all in one.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A thoughtful dick, if you will.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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12 years ago (deleted Nov 7, 2014 9:25 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Exactly what I was talking about.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

especially, for me, the blatant cliches and labels.

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

tbh, I like labels. I like categorizing things, which goes along for my love of words. But your constructive criticism has been noted. ^_^

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 9

stick that note up your ass

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 4

Well that's a bit rude.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

I love you

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

go fuck yourself...........................<3

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

A golden birthday is when you get peed on, right?

12 years ago | Likes 1383 Dislikes 30

Well, crap. Mine was four years ago and I never knew it.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I guess we've found R. Kelly

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

drip drip drip....

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

I'm been saving pee for three days, just for this.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

She should get him a Wii-U.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That was my thought too - for once, you and I think the same!

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

That's how my family always celebrated it.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Want to upvote for comment, want to downvote for username. Will assume username is a joke I don't get and upvote anyway.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

I'd rather down vote because his/her username makes him/her sound like a douche.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

It is if it turns out to be a good birthday.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

you're thinking of Festivus

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I believe you mean a golden shower.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

yeah but you sing happy birthday while you're peeing

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No, that's a golden birthday SUIT.

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

I thought a golden birthday suit was when you spray pain yourself gold & go streaking on your birthday.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

My golden birthday was when I was six, I don't remember that happening, but I do remember crying

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm not sure if you're still confused about it, but a golden birthday is when you turn the year that your birthday is (April 20th=20th bday)

12 years ago | Likes 90 Dislikes 5

21st for the 21st. Excited to get SHWASTED

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My birthday is on April 21st and so I had a pretty awesome 21st. Lol

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Holy crap, I learned this just in time. 26 on the 26th this year. Yay new knowledge!

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I like the peeing thing more. Let's make that the new golden birthday

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Shit, mine was when I was 5

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Mine was when I was 1.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's OK, mine is too. :(

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well, my birthday is on the second of December, soooo, my golden birthday came and went, but I'm sure I pissed myself that day.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I'm the third of December. I feel your pain.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dammit, missed mine. Wait, no I didn't. YAAAAAYoh wait I don't care.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

well I was 3...I demand a new DOB!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was thirteen. That was the year I had my paintball party... holy shit i had a golden birthday and i didn't even know! that party was EPIC.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Shit I'm 2 years late. SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT ON A DICK! SHIT!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm 16yrs late :-(

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

15 later here :'| , wait.. I'm not even mad :D

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Never mind! No complaints!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

oh shit mines in a month!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like that you went with 4/20

12 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 0

It was honestly the first date i could come up with that wasnt my birthday!

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

...found the, uh, Coloradianator or whatever residents there are called oh god it's so hard to be not American here

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was born on Feb 29, 1992. Fuck.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

It would be your 29th birthday then! You've still got time!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It will be 2023 when I'm 29. 2023 is not a leap year. There is no Feb 29th in 2023. Aka I get to miss out on a golden opportunity.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

wouldnt it be 2021 if you were born in 92? That makes you 22 next month, plus 7 years to 29, 2014 + 7 = 2021.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mine was epic. Eighteen on the eighteenth. Golden birthday, adult, can drink and vote and marry and go to war, let's HIT THE CLUBS!

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Woo 18th!!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Of course, it was also more than a decade ago now :/

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

My golden was on the 18th too! But that was almost 3 years ago and I didn't know the concept of a golden birthday so...

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0