Kyle Van Noy

The Lions wished one of their players happy birthday on the wrong day

Published Jun. 20, 2016 2:11 p.m. ET

Cameron DaSilva

In today's technological age with Facebook reminding you about your distant childhood friend's birthday, it's hard to forget those all-important days. Just don't tell that to the Detroit Lions.

On Sunday, the Lions sent out a Tweet wishing linebacker Kyle Van Noy a happy birthday.

RT to wish @KVN_03 a happy birthday today! ?? pic.twitter.com/CEZlUnJqeX
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2016

A kind gesture, of course. There was just one problem: Van Noy's birthday is March 26, which the Lions clearly weren't aware of.

I appreciate the S/o but my birthday is March 26.... Same day as levy unfortunately that's why it's forgotten haha! https://t.co/ulAOs3V5zb
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) June 19, 2016

Van Noy followed his tweet alerting the team of its error with this very valid question.

Should I feel dumb that the @Lions couldn't get my birthday right??Especially when I write it down over and over on paper work? Hahaha
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) June 19, 2016

The Lions apologized, wishing Van Noy a "Happy Unbirthday."

@KVN_03 Sorry Kyle! Happy unbirthday! pic.twitter.com/GSFAARdNDr
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2016

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