What birthday gift do you give the man who has everything?
Kevin Mills was asking the same question as his father, Gerald Mills' 104th birthday was approaching.
He ultimately decided on a unique gift, certainly one his father had yet to receive across 103 birthdays.
Mills took to Twitter, asking for 104 happy birthdays wishes, along with a photo of his dad.
Of his centenarian father, he added, He’ll be amazed and baffled in equal measure.
Mills had originally reckoned he could screengrab the tweets and print them out to show his father.
Of course, that idea soon became impractical, he says.
The tweet ended up trending #3 in the U.S., above 4th of July on the day itself.
It even garnered some celebrity attention.
Henry Winklerquote tweetedthe post with a Happy birthday Mr Mills.
Geralds reaction to the outpouring of well-wishes has been one of astonishment and gratitude, says Mills.
Kevin Mills asked Twitter for 104 birthday wishes for his father Geralds 104th birthday.
This is my dad, Gerald.
He turns 104 on 12 July.
Any chance I can muster 104 happy birthdays from Twitter?
Happy Birthday Gerald what a milestone!
You look amazing and happy Gerald!
Cheers to you and may you have many more great times with your family.
Sending along a photo of my husband and his Grandma Nina who is 105.
He was giving her a ride in our 67 Ford F-250.
My birthday is also July 12th, a toast to us!
What a great innings.
For Gerald:
Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill)July 5, 2022
Thank you!
Happy birthday, Gerald.
