Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on December 16, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Ed Ruscha! Another year older and still popping brighter than your iconic gas stations. Your witty word paintings continue to charm us—proving once again that "OOF," "HONK," or even a simple "BOSS" can be the pinnacle of artistic genius.

From capturing California cool in vibrant colors to making everyday objects legendary, you've shown us how art meets humor effortlessly. Recently celebrated retrospectives remind everyone you're not just timeless; you're eternally hip. So here's wishing you another fantastic trip around the sun filled with inspiration—and perhaps fewer parking lots but plenty more laughs along Route 66!