Happy Facebirthday

Well the culmination of facebook popularity is right around the corner. That's right, it is almost The Opinionator's facebirthday. The facenotification is small (click and you'll miss it), but in the corner of your facehome page, you'll be reminded that your facefriend will be celebrating his life's anniversary within the next three days. What does this facemean to you? It means you need to decide how important our facefriendship is. If you're concerned that three days isn't nearly enough time to evaluate a relationship, not to mention find the corresponding gesture to exemplify your feelings, than you are clearly unaware of The Opinionator's two favorite past times: Simplifying emotion and making lists.

(-*) Super Poke, Fun Wall, Invitation to join Entourage/Sports Team/Which Spice Girl Are You?: If you knew anything, anything at all about The Opinionator, you'd know he is the sworn enemy of the My Spacing of Facebook, and refuses to participate in that silliness.

(*) Poke me: It's simple, easy, and impersonal, like buying a card with a pre-written sentiment. The perfect facegift for those of you who may not be sure who I am, but need my facefriendship for numbers purposes only

(**) Send a cut and paste wall post: Like the poke, this easy to do message requires minimum effort, with at least some kind of a visible result. A suitable solution for old high school mates or those of you I met through a real friend. To complete the ** facebirthday wish, copy the phrase Happy Birthday! and paste it on my wall. Added bonus: You'll get some face time on my page.

(***) Send a personalized wall post: By using the cut and paste phrase, as well as adding an additional sentence, you can show the birthday boy that not only do you match the insight of the 2 star facefriend, but you also prove that you're not a robot by adding a bit of personalized flair. Good call for those of you who have interacted with The Opinionator within the past 12-18 months. Added bonus: You'll get some face time on my page.

(****) Send a personalized wall post of more than one paragraph: This is the mother load of facewall options, combining face time with personalization and one-upsmanship. You will prove your merit as a facefriend, while demoralizing those who chose lesser options. Manageable only for close friends with somewhat recent interaction, or those of you ladies who've been waiting for the perfect time to share you're true feelings. Added bonus: You'll get some face time on my page...and maybe a date.

(*****) Poke, wall post, and message: The Divine Trinity of facebirthday wishes combines all that is faceholy to pay homage to His Birthdayness. The poke must be within the facebirthday hours, the message must be a minimum of three sentences to verify true facefriendship, and the message must involve a suggestion for a future meeting outside of the cyber-world. Not for the faint of heart, this gift of words is wrapped with a ribbon of emotion and sealed with a bow of promise, ensuring that your well wishes reach beyond the facebook walls and into The Opinionator's faceheart. Added bonus: You'll get some face time, you'll get your date, and if you're lucky, you'll get a poke from The Opinionator on your facebirthday.

Andrew
Facebook Member and The Opinionator