Birthday

Wormsie · 02-15-2005, 04:53 PM

Did we have this poll once before? I think so. But just for the kicks, I'll do this one again for you, folks.

EDIT: That "nineteen" option is for a very special person whom I met in kindergarten and who had the strangest sense of logic ever. Maybe she'll register and vote here. One never knows.

AFGNCAAP · 02-15-2005, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by deadworm222

Did we have this poll once before? I think so. But just for the kicks, I'll do this one again for you, folks.

EDIT: That "seventeen" option is for a very special person whom I met in kindergarten and who had the strangest sense of logic ever. Maybe she'll register and vote here. One never knows.

Don't you mean "That "nineteen' option..."? I can see why somebody would answer "seventeen", but I can't understand the logic behind "nineteen"

BoyToy · 02-15-2005, 05:49 PM

You lucky one AFGNCAAP! I can't understand the logic behind the whole poll!

Speaking of birthdays: Happy Birthday Manhunter71 and Tabacco!!!!!!71

simpson_yellow · 02-15-2005, 10:06 PM

Where's the 'other' option?

Wormsie · 02-16-2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AFGNCAAP

Don't you mean "That "nineteen' option..."? I can see why somebody would answer "seventeen", but I can't understand the logic behind "nineteen"

Yes, exactly.

Wormsie · 02-16-2005, 02:27 AM

What led me to ask the question is this: Is your first birthday the very day you are born, they day you are 0 years old? In that case, you've got one more birthday, the 0th birthday... so that when you are seventeen years old you have had 17 birthdays PLUS the 0th birthday, which makes 18 birthdays.

Fairygdmther · 02-16-2005, 02:43 AM

Didn't your poll ask how old you are and not how many birthdays you've had?

0-1 = 1 year of time - at the end you are 1 year old
1-2 = 2..............................................2 years old
2-3 = 3..............................................3.. .........
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17-18 = 18.........................................18 years old, and at the beginning of your 19th year

FGM

AFGNCAAP · 02-16-2005, 03:06 AM

On almost related note: I have a friend born on February 29th. Technically he had 5 bithdays during his lifetime, so I like teasing people with claiming that I know a cigarette-smoking 5-year old.

Elton28 · 02-16-2005, 03:11 AM

"On ones eighteenth birthday one is...."

.....exshtremely pished

Wormsie · 02-16-2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairygdmther

Didn't your poll ask how old you are and not how many birthdays you've had?

Terribly sorry, must edit my post to "the thing is".

0 first birthday
1 second birthday
2 third birthday
3 fourth birthday
4 fifth birthday
5 sixth birthday
6 seventh birthday
...
16 seventeenth birthday
17 eighteenth birthday

So if you count the day you are born as a "birthday", you are seventeen years old on your eighteenth birthday...

simpson_yellow · 02-16-2005, 07:30 AM

WTF?!

*head explodes*

Edit: Oh, I see what you're saying now. Should've read it properly the first time.
Now I have to piece my head back together

Jazhara7 · 02-16-2005, 07:33 AM

But when you are born, that is not your birthday. That is your day of birth!

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Wormsie · 02-16-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazhara7

But when you are born, that is not your birthday. That is your day of birth!

Bugger.

Fairygdmther · 02-16-2005, 11:39 AM

But she's right! we celebrate birthdays on the anniversary of the date of birth. You aren't born one year old, so your first birthday isn't till 365 days later. :eek:

FGM

Wormsie · 02-16-2005, 12:20 PM

She's right? That's what I meant.

gillyruless · 02-16-2005, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by deadworm222

She's right? That's what I meant.

Are you saying Bugger = She's right? That makes no sense, Wormsie. How irrational is that? And you have the huzpah to claim that peopole who enjoy Myst and Syberia find irationality soothing?

http://www.adventuredevelopers.com/f...?showtopic=243

We should give you a good spanking.

Wormsie · 02-16-2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gillyruless

We should give you a good spanking.

Yeah...

P.S. The word 'bugger' is used often in Harry Potter books. And also in some of Terry Pratchett's books, but with a rather different meaning.

Elton28 · 02-16-2005, 04:32 PM

The word "Bugger" Wormie is typically English and is a word I often use, (especially here in Yorkshire) as its more of an acceptable curse then "fu*k, bast!%d or sh&t"

And as I swear like a trooper, this is a good thing.

Plus, its just a great word, just like "dubreefirkin"...or "thingamibob". Although how the word "minging" gets in the English Dictionary is beyond me...

but of course now I am talking out of my rectum

BoyToy · 02-16-2005, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadworm222

What led me to ask the question is this: Is your first birthday the very day you are born, they day you are 0 years old?

Oh, thanks Wormsie! Now I get it.
Yes, I think day of birth = birthday - thus you're 17 years old, when you're having your 18th birthday - although we call it '17th birthday' when we celebrate it (which technically is wrong). '17th anniversary of your birthday' would be more precise, but is a bit long.

AFGNCAAP · 02-17-2005, 01:09 AM

I feel completely lost now. Cancel my vote and let me forget about this thread.

View Poll Results: On one's eighteenth birthday one is...
...seventeen.	3	20.00%
...eighteen.	11	73.33%
...nineteen.	1	6.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

02-15-2005, 04:53 PM	#1
Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	Birthday Did we have this poll once before? I think so. But just for the kicks, I'll do this one again for you, folks. EDIT: That "nineteen" option is for a very special person whom I met in kindergarten and who had the strangest sense of logic ever. Maybe she'll register and vote here. One never knows. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor. Last edited by deadworm222; 02-16-2005 at 02:10 AM.

02-15-2005, 05:49 PM	#3
BoyToy furryyellowthing Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 748	You lucky one AFGNCAAP! I can't understand the logic behind the whole poll! Speaking of birthdays: Happy Birthday Manhunter71 and Tabacco!!!!!!71 Share Share this post on Twitter

02-15-2005, 10:06 PM	#4
simpson_yellow Squeaky Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,320	Where's the 'other' option? Share Share this post on Twitter

02-16-2005, 02:27 AM	#6
Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	What led me to ask the question is this: Is your first birthday the very day you are born, they day you are 0 years old? In that case, you've got one more birthday, the 0th birthday... so that when you are seventeen years old you have had 17 birthdays PLUS the 0th birthday, which makes 18 birthdays. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor. Last edited by deadworm222; 02-16-2005 at 06:24 AM.

02-16-2005, 02:43 AM	#7
Fairygdmther Magic Wand Waver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 3,142	Didn't your poll ask how old you are and not how many birthdays you've had? 0-1 = 1 year of time - at the end you are 1 year old 1-2 = 2..............................................2 years old 2-3 = 3..............................................3.. ......... . . . . . . 17-18 = 18.........................................18 years old, and at the beginning of your 19th year FGM Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

02-16-2005, 03:06 AM	#8
AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	On almost related note: I have a friend born on February 29th. Technically he had 5 bithdays during his lifetime, so I like teasing people with claiming that I know a cigarette-smoking 5-year old. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

02-16-2005, 03:11 AM	#9
Elton28 Αγαπώ την Κέρκυρα Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: YORKSHIRE AN' PROUD OF IT!! Posts: 649	"On ones eighteenth birthday one is...." .....exshtremely pished Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Μανολι Θα ημουν μαλλον στο ποδιλατο μου!!!

02-16-2005, 07:30 AM	#11
simpson_yellow Squeaky Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,320	WTF?! head explodes Edit: Oh, I see what you're saying now. Should've read it properly the first time. Now I have to piece my head back together Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by simpson_yellow; 02-16-2005 at 07:35 AM.

02-16-2005, 07:33 AM	#12
Jazhara7 Ale! And keep 'em coming! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the Pattern of Reality...or Germany Posts: 8,527	But when you are born, that is not your birthday. That is your day of birth! - Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ - "esc(x) cot(x) dx = -csc(x)!" Dennis added, and the wizard's robe caught on fire. "Gosh," Dennis said, "and some people say higher math isn't relevant." >>>Inventor of the Mail order-Assassin<<< And This...is a Black Hole - BYE!

02-16-2005, 11:39 AM	#14
Fairygdmther Magic Wand Waver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 3,142	But she's right! we celebrate birthdays on the anniversary of the date of birth. You aren't born one year old, so your first birthday isn't till 365 days later. :eek: FGM Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

02-16-2005, 12:20 PM	#15
Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	She's right? That's what I meant. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

02-16-2005, 04:32 PM	#18
Elton28 Αγαπώ την Κέρκυρα Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: YORKSHIRE AN' PROUD OF IT!! Posts: 649	The word "Bugger" Wormie is typically English and is a word I often use, (especially here in Yorkshire) as its more of an acceptable curse then "fuk, bast!%d or sh&t" And as I swear like a trooper, this is a good thing. Plus, its just a great word, just like "dubreefirkin"...or "thingamibob". Although how the word "minging" gets in the English Dictionary is beyond me... but of course now I am talking out of my rectum Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Μανολι* Θα ημουν μαλλον στο ποδιλατο μου!!!

02-17-2005, 01:09 AM	#20
AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	I feel completely lost now. Cancel my vote and let me forget about this thread. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

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