There's something about that birthday card that creeps me out.
I read the original text and the reference to the "Enigmas" reference to a French word "gamine" - a childish young girl.
I couldn't help but think the entire text was a anagrammatical puzzle (Which I'm terrible at) so I asked my friend to have a look. he's actually pretty good at this stuff.
Here's the original text of the birthday card according to the media...
Voice Over: "There must be more to life than having everything,"
Donald: Yes, there is, but I won't tell you what it is.
Jeffrey: Nor will I, since I also know what it is.
Donald: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey.
Jeffrey: Yes, we do, come to think of it.
Donald: Enigmas never age, have you noticed that?
Jeffrey: As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.
Donald: A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.
And here's the version my friend came up with...
Voice Over: "The forbidden event gave men hunger—still, they thrive."
Donald: They still won’t see it — but you? I tell white truth lies.
Jeffrey: Now I lie — I still know what’s inside. A chosen twist.
Donald: Confess, Jeffrey: we watch in the mirror, one craving the same.
Jeffrey: It chose us. We do think of the yet-to-come.
Donald: That secret never aged — it hides behind the gate you opened.
Jeffrey: Last time I saw you — the secret met me after. It was clear.
Donald: This bond — a final whisper. What you gave me, I now seed into each wonderful secret day.
This is all just made up and a clearly hypothetical exchange, but yet quite unnerving.
(FYI - my "friend" is named Steve. Steve G. Patcht to be specific.)
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