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It is always fun taking pictures with you, SadBee. You shall be my most adorable plushie. Very pattable and cute. I've never really went so far to take plushie outside for a picture. But with SadBee, you always gave plenty of ideas. Thank you Shiina for introducing SadBee to us.

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For many moons I have heard of Shiina's crying son. I was finally able to get a Sad Bee of my own thanks to a kind Phaser at Phase Con. He is a very small Sad Bee that is perfect for taking pictures with my Shiina plush. I will ensure that he is taken good care of and is never separated from his mama.

Thank you original Sad Bee for keeping Shiina company through all of the highs and lows of this raging wind called "Life." Here's to you being her open ears and her boundless joy for many more years to come.

- Ultimadrago

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we've been with this bee for two years now and now he's become inseparable from shiina and her community. in a sense sad bee has helped shiina become who she is right now, thank you sad bee for helping your mom throughout the most difficult days, glad we got to spend another year with you <3

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Happy birthday sad bee!!!!

The first sad bee birthday that I get to celebrate with all the cookies 🍪.

Thank you sad bee for keeping me company during moments of stress and calming me down with your cuddleness and cute face.

Thank you for keeping my apartment safe while I go to work, you deserve a raise of extra cookies this year for all of your hard work.

Thank you for keeping my oshi, Shiina, company during her idol journey and bringing smiles to all the cookies.

Let's celebrate with a sweet slice of honey cake with bits of mango 🥭.

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Sad (happy now) Bee with Pippa and Blurr

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After traveling nearly 3k miles, it was great to meet you! Pippa and Blurr were happy to meet a new friend, and got along great together for the short time they were with you. Thank you for making this weekend amazing!!

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Happy Birthday Sad Bee. Thank you for keeping the cookies company throughout these years. Thank you for watching over Meemaw for us. You have brought her a lot of comfort and happiness.

Even when we are thousands of miles away, we love going out on adventures and meet the kindest cookies around. Here's to many more travels in the future and to explore new parts of this wonderful world.

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Another day and another year, Sad Bee. You've worn so many hats and you (and your brothers) have been on so many awesome adventures. May those heart-warming moments never end 🙏

You kept Meemaw company during this very important time in her life and let her pour so much of her excess self into you. I can't imagine it was always easy especially sometimes seeing her get hurt but she's able to be strong and push forward because of you.

She's doing so much better now but there were days where it really felt like she would float away and dissappear forever if you weren't there to keep her grounded and remind her of all the love and joy surrounding her. Your mama is an idol now and she's gonna need our support more than ever. The fun is only just getting started. So... thank you, Sad Bee.

And of course the Happiest of Birthdays to you 🎂🥳

-🕶

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Happy Birthday to the best boy!!! You even had the chance to travel to USA for the first time, and come back to celebrate your birthday with all your friends. Best companion along the travels, and the reason I started getting more plushies in the first place. You go to meet your brothers at PhaseCon, and share all your experiences in life with each other. Even take a picture with Shiina!!! Big win boy!

For many more years of Sad Bee, to keep growing, and getting stronger!!!

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Ever since I saw you rizz your way to a free vodka shot, I knew I had to bring you home. Hope you've been enjoying your stay for the last half year. Looking forward to more adventures, lil chud son.

Keep calm and UUUUUUU on!

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Another year has went by since you were quite literally dumped on my front porch and I still wouldn't have yet any other way. I may not be able to take you to the gym anymore as I used to, but I still enjoy having your little spherical body cuddled up against me in bed at night. I love how loved and involved you've gotten to the point that you're basically inseparable from it. We may not be around forever, but you will always be our little chud son.

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I wasn't ready to be a single dad but you just came by my doorstep when I was expecting an amazon package instead. Lots of looks when I bring you outside, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I thought that you might've been lonely when i'm not around, so I felt that you would have more fun if you had a younger brother.

Aunt Meemaw also came by to visit for your b-day and wanted to show you guys the beach where she prevented teen pregnancies, even wanting to recreate the famous tent photo :)

Here's to another year and to many more!

-poophead

*Sad Bee don't you cry

you've got sunshine in the sky

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Little bee thank you for being a beacon of comfort to all those who find you. I'm especially thankful for all the times you've comforted me. Thank you for being there for Shiina. Uuuu ing your way through the world I bet you didn't expect to see so many wonderful things and help so many people. I'm so proud of you. Little bee you've charmed everyone I've ever shown you to.

You're such an important part of all of our lives. Happy birthday I hope you enjoyed your picnic with your brothers.

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Happy Birthday Sad Bee! Its been 2 years of having you here to comfort both Shiina and the Cookies, and it's hard to imagine what it was like without you! Thank you for always beeing there for us! ❤️🐝

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Two years ago a loveable little bundle of joy showed up from China in a trash bag. He UUUUU'd his way into the heart of Meemaw, and became a valuable part of the Tin. This in turn leading to the adaption a many a bee.

Sad, Happy, Angry, and Lobber Bees have all been taken in by many in this community. Thanks in no small part to the love of a silly little sad guy and his Kani mommy. Thanks for becoming a part of our lives Little Bees. Most of all, Thanks to Sad Bee and his momma for another blessed Bee year.

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Happy birthday, Sad Bee! You uuuuu'd your way into our lives, changing it for the best! Because of you, we saved many of your brothers from dusting away on the floor of a Chinese factory. We hope to share many many more memorable years as you provide 24/7 comfort to our beloved meemaw, your mother, Shiina! Even if your stinger never fully heals and you never find a queen, you'll always have a forever hive family with the buttercookies. If anyone bullies you, give us a call, your enemies will be obliviated from the face of this world as we rain down hellfire and brimstone upon them :D Let's raise our glass, of milk and cheerio, as we wish you another year of good health and prosperity for you and your mother!

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From Madbee (Africanizedbee?), Sadbee (pinheaded), and Happybee (dork) in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

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I remember when I first started watching, about a year-and-a-half ago, I thought sad bee was cute but I'd never be caught dead with one in public either. A year later when I got finally my three bees, I spent the entire day giddily grabbing all sorts of silly hats to put on them for pictures and now I'm spending my vacation just asking strangers to take pictures of me with them. Hell, I had to hitchhike for a bit last week and lost my favorite hat during, when I noticed though I was just relived it hadn't been Sadbee. So happy birthday Sad Bee! Don't tell Shiina this, but I'm pretty sure you're my actual oshii now. Otsu Sad bee!

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While it's only been a month since he was brought into existence, BB has been a great companion and I'm grateful to Shiina for inspiring me to take him on as a project. Hopefully by next year, he'll have many more friends to celebrate with!

Happy birthday to BB and all of the other Sad Bees that Meemaw and cookies alike have taken into their lives!

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Sad Bee learned a lot during his travels. Especially in Japan.

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Happy birthday Sad Bee!

Young man, this year was full of blessings! You got to travel to a lot of sweet places this year: Japan, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, NYC, Florida, and more! You got to see auntie Pippa at her meetups. Then you got to meet all your brothers at Phase Con to cheer Shiina on when she took the stage! Be proud of your Meemaw, Sad Bee, she was dazzling!

You are a dashing little lad, even my sister in law and girlfriend like you. My girlfriend gave you a brand new sailor hat, so I guess you're in the navy now. They grow up so fast. Continue taking care of Shiina and being a good son! There will be so many more adventures soon!

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I couldn't be prouder to be the father of my very own sad son in our huge extended family. The joy and love that Shiina has for her children has infected each and every one of us, and I feel that she's the reason we cookies have a warm, gooey center.

Coming up with the idea for Neuro Bee, designing the cap, getting the materials, building it, and finally getting to show him off to people has been such a fulfilling creative journey. I'll keep on doing lots more fun things so I can make him smile on the inside!

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Dear Pudding,

I hope this postcard finds you well. How have you been? Hopefully things have been looking up for you. But more importantly -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

You turn 2 this year, right? Time flies by so fast. I still remember when you were just a lil bundle of peach fuzz and tears (I don't suppose you've grown out of that yet, have you?). Now look at you, big man on deck with your dashing sailor uniform. Are you at that age you can start having mead? I admit I'm quite terrible at remembering these things. Bee-ology rarely sticks to my head even though I care for your cousins

Speaking of, your cousins wanted me to remind you they love you and miss you terribly. Can't even go on vacation without them bringing you up. They spent their entire time in SF panicking about throwing you a birthday party when we got back LOL. I hope you know they make sure to catch every stream you're on. Sometimes I look up to see them huddled around the phone and worry I'm raising a pair of iPad kids - I have to remind myself it's just a bizarre kind of family bonding, I guess

You do remember them, right? Wouldn't blame you if you didn't, I don't know how having 200,000 siblings is even supposed to work. I think you remember Cici, maybe not Deedee considering he's much younger and left the hive later than either of you two. Cici takes after you a lot: he can't go anywhere without his emotional support plushie and gets teased by his little brother all the time, but he's a brave little soul that cares a lot about the people around him and does his best for them. Deedee's a bit of a troublemaker, but we love him dearly anyways. Even when he's being a little asshole

But anyways, I also do my best to keep up with streams and your life updates - yes, I know every little thing feels like a complete disaster, but I promise you you're handling things a lot better than you think. Everything is going to be OK! Your mommy is doing her very best to navigate the things life sends her way and, yeah, it doesn't always go smoothly and can be a bit scary. But it all works out in the end, and you being there for her makes all the difference. You may not think it, but you are her rock. A very soft, squishy, and fluffy rock, but her rock nonetheless. So chin up! ...
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...Provided you still have one? I know your mommy's a phenomenal cook, but just look out for your health lil guy. Gotta get your laps in around the garden and make sure you can protect mommy if you need to, yeah? Big strong wings, to beat back the baddies and brainworms alike. Just like she does for so many others, you gotta be there to make her feel safe and loved. It's a big responsibility, but you got this! I believe in you big man!

Hopefully we'll be catching you again at the next family reunion, but until then, take care! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!!! LET YOUR MOMMY SPOIL YOU AT LEAST TODAY OF ALL DAYS YOU LIL GOOBER

Much love,

-Sebippi, Cici, and Deedee

[PS: stop worrying about going homeless, uncle will send you a little pocket money if he can find his red envelopes. No, an FR-S doesn't cost that much money anymore, she's not selling your switch if that happens]