For two years now, I’ve refrained from wishing anyone a happy birthday via Facebook. I just wouldn’t do it. I think birthdays are very special days, and do extend a greeting over Facebook on such an occasion was tacky and impersonal. Besides family, close friends, nobody got a happy birthday from me unless I knew it was your birthday. In which case I’d either see ya or call ya. It was some rebellious thought I had about sincerity and social media.
I’m not going to let Facebook dictate my well wishing. No way. Where do you get off putting everyone’s birthday’s on my calendar? Not my style. Just mindlessly writing a “Happy Birthday” on someone’s wall. Adding a “man” or, “Terry” or some other reference as to how you’re acquainted. Nah. Get lost. Goddamn Facebook birthdays. Continue reading
Jake Berent 