Happy Birthday, Grumpy Cat: Today Is the Worst

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Christine Erickson
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Happy Birthday, Grumpy Cat: Today Is the Worst

The Internet's favorite sourpuss turns 1 on Thursday, and we bet she is extra miserable on this merry occasion.

Worst year ever... #grumpycat twitter.com/RealGrumpyCat/…— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) April 4, 2013

So how do you celebrate the birthday of a cat that hates everything? Misery loves company, of course. Besides, everyone knows birthdays are actually the worst, unless you're 7 and theme parties -- no, your toga party doesn't count -- are still considered cool.

There is so much hype that comes with birthdays, and it usually fails to meet expectations. So, here are 10 reasons why birthdays are simply terrible -- which may just turn Grumpy Cat's permanent frown upside down.

Happy birthday, Grumpy!

1. Surprise Parties: Good Intentions, Too Much Anxiety

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2. Most of Us Will Have to Go to Work

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3. Getting Older Stinks

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4. Useless Gifts You Can't Return ... Or Are Just Too Lazy To

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5. Facebook Friends Don't Even Have Time for You

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6. Your Family Forgets to Call

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7. Birthday Clowns

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8. No One Shows Up to Your Party

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9. People Show Up, But Your Party Is Lame

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BONUS: 10 Terrific Grumpy Cat Tributes on Etsy

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