Let's make this birthday one to remember.

60 years old (Born on October 11, 1964)

Happy birthday, Michael Nelson! Thanks for teaching us that no bad movie is truly hopeless—just waiting to be lovingly mocked by the right comedic genius. Your uncanny wit on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" taught generations of fans how to properly survive cinematic disasters ("Manos: The Hands of Fate," anyone?). You’ve guided countless viewers toward greatness… or at least tolerable mediocrity.

May your year ahead hold plenty more hilarious riffs and significantly fewer encounters with terrible alien costumes. Remember: each candle blown out means one less giant spider puppet you’ll battle unexpectedly in space!

Cheers and keep riffing onward, Mike!