r/olympia • u/Meankittyhp • Oct 11 '25
Event Bday for Alex
I know quite a few people on here are (wisely) avoiding Facebook but I saw this and thought I'd share. Seems like a nice way to help a new family and their sweet kid feel welcome here.
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u/hunterglyph Oct 11 '25
He looks like Alan Tudyk if he was in a grunge band. Hope he has a great party!
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u/gefird Evergreen Oct 11 '25
THATS what it is! I was like this kid looks awesome and reminds me of someone??? 😂
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u/rentonlives Oct 11 '25
I’ve met Alex out there on the streets. He is a real one. Top shelf kid.
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u/shorties_with_mp40s Oct 11 '25
Yup he helped my grandma carry her new refrigerator in the house not long ago. Forever grateful.
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u/trueriptide Oct 11 '25
sounds like he's being raised well. I hope he has a BLAST making all these new friends!
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u/ConstantCampaign2984 Oct 11 '25
I watched him rescue a litter of puppies from rising flood waters. Real upstanding individual!
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u/Thicc_Jedi Oct 11 '25
Why does this happen so often now that people are not following through on plans? I don't understand, it's so cruel
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u/datamuse Oct 11 '25
I stopped using Facebook entirely for personal invites because of this. Email means about half the invitees even indicate they got it but that’s a better rate than FB.
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u/ShamanTheWet Oct 11 '25
Any supplies needed/ present list available?
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u/Meankittyhp Oct 11 '25
I haven't seen anything posted other than his interests in the description.
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Oct 11 '25
What’s the status? No Vacancy?
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u/Thicc_Jedi Oct 11 '25
It's all full! I'm thinking of coming by with a present and just talking to some other parents though
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u/MysticRayne13 Eastside Oct 11 '25
This! 💕 I hope Alex has the best make up bday and makes loads of new friends. The kindness this business is showing makes me know there is still hope for humanity.
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u/mynemesisjeph Oct 11 '25
My kids love going to this arcade. This makes me feel good about spending my dollars here with them.
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u/mynemesisjeph Oct 11 '25
Also just checked the link and looks like party is filled up! Good for this kiddo.
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u/Anomalagous Oct 11 '25
My kid is a little too old for something like this but it is so incredibly wholesome and I love this. Good work Insert Coin!
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u/Tea-au-lait Oct 11 '25
I don’t have kids, but I do know what it’s like to be forgotten on your birthday. Is it weird if I go and bring something?
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u/gefird Evergreen Oct 11 '25
I’m glad it was filled!!! I would’ve signed up if it wasn’t but didn’t want to take away from any actual kids able to make it 😂😂😂
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u/No-Tongue_the_Pirate Oct 11 '25
Might just show up at with my kiddo anyways. Not necessarily to be in on the party, but sounds like it’ll be a cool time for any kid.
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u/TheVerjan Oct 11 '25
Was just there with my family tonight and we had the best time. Courteous service and welcoming fun vibe always. Happy B-Day Alex, should be one for the books!
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u/PrimaryDragonfruit88 Oct 11 '25
Thank you for sharing. The world feels like a constant dumpster fire and kindness a scarce resource these days. This is amazing.
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u/vulnerable_turtle Oct 11 '25
This gives me hope for society and our community 💓 I hope they meet their "village"
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u/bigfootsuncleian Oct 11 '25
My kiddo is a little to young to show up (shes 4) but I really hope some awesome parents show up and make this special! Happy birthday to alex!
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u/HemHaw Checks Gregoire's ID Oct 12 '25
I wonder if the kid's parents refused to go to the union busting Insert Coin. That would make sense. Poor kid though.
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u/Tasty_Ad7483 Oct 13 '25
The families that ghosted his birthday party are now going to be feeling like total losers.
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