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Entries in birthday (3)

Tuesday
Aug312010

“I'm notorious for forgetting birthdays.”

Your sister emailed to remind you of your mother's birthday because you usually forget. You're explaining to your friend why your sister emailed you. You want to joke about your forgetfulness. You say:

I'm notorious for forgetting birthdays.

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Tuesday
Aug312010

“Thanks, but I would have remembered!”

Your sister emails you to remind you that your mother's birthday is in 2 days, because you sometimes forget birthdays. You want her to know that you didn't forget about it this time. You write back and say:

Thanks, but I would have remembered!

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Thursday
Aug192010

“You're the one that kept complaining about how old and ugly our TV was!”

You bought a new TV for your wife for her birthday, and she's not happy. She says she didn't want you to buy it. You bought it because she was complaining about the old TV, so you can't understand why she's upset. You blame her:

You're the one that kept complaining about how old and ugly our TV was!

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