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Margaret C Nikoleit's avatar

I have a summer birthday, so in 1st grade my mom gave me cupcakes to share at school for my half birthday in January. My teacher incorporated it into learning about cash: she set a price and gave out toy coins, and the other kids needed to give me the correct amount or I had to make change. It was going well until a 2nd grade teacher crashed the party with a $5 bill.

Dan Hass's avatar

Ahahahahha your mom was on top of it! Hilarious that it turned into a whole economic lesson 🤣🤣🤣💸💸💸

Margaret C Nikoleit's avatar

I grew up in a small town, but our teachers were top-notch. And yeah, my mom was a gem.

Eric Patterson's avatar

I am really impressed with the logic of the Half Birthday party for the unfortunate souls that were born on crappy days.....Will you invite me now?

Dan Hass's avatar

Ahahaha done and done! My actual b-day is on Christmas, so anyone born on a crappy day is a kindred spirit!

Danielle's avatar

always celebrate urself!!! loved it!

Dan Hass's avatar

Ahahahaha thanks for reading!!! And right on! Take as many birthdays as society will tolerate!

Danielle's avatar

after all, we are the alter and should be celebrated!

Peanut Gallery Comics's avatar

"Mathamatologist." Genuine LOL.

Dan Hass's avatar

I’m 90% sure that’s a word, and 100% sure I failed AP Statistics

Seth Diamond ✦ Road Feast's avatar

I will be bringing you some Girl Scout cookies you conned me into buying from you a few months ago. Also some Big League Chew that I found in some cabinet, after waking up in some strange house a few weeks back. Surprise, Gigabull! Happy 3/8th Birthday. - Seth ✦

Dan Hass's avatar

Ahahahahahahahhaa — incredible. I ACCEPT 🤝

Jesse Gleim Writer's avatar

Never heard of a half-birthday, but I might have to try this out. My regular birthday party, though, sees record low attendance, and it isn't even on a day of national celebration or mourning. Darn! Just another event in my life for people not to attend . . .

Another great piece, Dan!

Dan Hass's avatar

Thanks so much for reading!! Wishing you the happiest of half-birthdays!