You're Invited to Benedict Cumberbatch's Virtual Birthday Party


Benedict Cumberbatch, star of Sherlock and basically everything on Tumblr, turned 37 on Friday. Cue the balloons and confetti. Sadly, though, you're probably not invited to his birthday party.

Luckily, through the magic of GIFs, you can still feel like you were on the guest list. Just stare intently at the screen and believe. And if that doesn't work, line up a marathon of To the Ends of the Earth.

Hello there. Welcome to the celebration.

Sherlock smilesImage: Tumblr, bytheteefofmybum

Please help yourself to a drink, and just leave your coat in the bedroom.

Sherlock winks
Image: Tumblr, pottrer

All right everyone, gather around — it's time for me to blow out my birthday candles.

Benedict Cumberbatch fire
Image: Tumblr, cumbersession

Does anyone want to guess what I wished for?

Benedict Cumberbatch blond
Image: Tumblr, confessionsofastendanite

I simply wished for more time to spend with all of you.

Benedict Cumberbatch hearts
Image: Tumblr, evanescent monster

Does anyone want to dance? I've put together a really excellent playlist.

Benedict Cumberbatch happyImage: Tumblr, aheartfullofjohnlock

Oh, so sorry, didn't mean to bump into you there, I just got really into my moves.

Benedict Cumberbatch oops
Image: Tumblr, the stradivarius

A gift for me? Really, your presence at my party is gift enough.

Benedict Cumberbatch smileImage: Tumblr, the strange wonderland of mine

A new scarf! How perfect.

Benedict Cumberbatch
Image: Tumblr, dear benedict cumberbatch

What's that, you'd like to show me a funny cat video?

Sherlock Image: Tumblr, confessionsofabadchemist

Why yes, that is quite humorous.

Benedict Cumberbatch computer
Image: Tumblr, doctors-detectives-and-fangirls

You're leaving? Well I'm so glad you could come.

Benedict Cumberbatch thank youImage: Tumblr, damnedwithwolves

Benedict Cumberbatch loves
Image: Tumblr, artechniq

Image: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

Molly Horan


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