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Pros And Cons Of Your Birthday Being On Election Day

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Pros And Cons Of Your Birthday Being On Election Day
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November 8 - the date that no American can escape from hearing. Basically every single day we are reminded of that day, what's happening on it and and why it's so important. At this point, that day is so associated with election day that it's the first thing people think about when they hear or think of that day.

Well, for some people anyway. For others, like myself, we first think of the fact that it's our birthday. But getting to vote for the next president of the United States on your birthday is pretty awesome, right? Eh, not completely. Here are the pros and cons.

Pro: There’s a countdown to your birthday.

Sure, there's always a countdown for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, but how many people can say that there's a countdown for their birthday? (Well....besides the people who have a birthday on those holidays...) But still, it's pretty convenient to hear a countdown almost every day for 100 days. Actually, now that I think about it, this is kind of a con too.

Con: Most people are not looking forward to it.

Although there’s a countdown, it’s not like it is for holidays where everyone is super excited. Not as many people are going around saying, "Oh my gosh, I just can't wait for November 8! I'm so excited!" And if they are, it's most likely because they can't wait for the day to be over with already. And while it's still a con, I can't blame them for feeling that way plus I actually agree.

Pro: Voting on your birthday is pretty cool (especially if it’s your first time.)

Having the right to vote is an amazing thing that we shouldn’t take for granted, even if we don’t like the people we have to choose from. So the fact that I get to do this, and for the first time, on my birthday is awesome.

Con: The options.

Okay so not everyone would agree with this, but it's also safe to say that a lot do. I mean seriously, so may people are, to put it lightly, disappointed in our two nominees. So while having the ability to vote is awesome and something all Americans should do, I have to admit, this is definitely not the most exciting election to have your birthday on.

Con: You're probably going to want to avoid social media that day.

Don't get me wrong, I'm completely aware of the mess social media has been for over a year now. But even though there's been no way of escaping all of the political posts for quite some time now, the worst has yet to come. And it all begins on November 8.


Hmm...well, look at that. There's more cons than pros. I guess your birthday and election day being on the same day is even less awesome than I thought. Oh well, at least it's going to be over with soon.

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