Today is World of Warcraft’s fifth birthday! Though there are often in-game events, Blizzard parties and hilarious meme images to accompany games’ birthdays, to commemorate the anniversary of this time-and-CPU-eating behemoth I will share with you the best WoW-themed birthday (and event) cakes Google Images has to offer. Behold:

Via ArsTechnica, a roommate’s girlfriend’s creation

Amazing airbrushing, via Erisana’s deviantart

Inspired by the Horde cake above, this thing is truly magnificent

Tons more, after the jump.

Two-tiered birthday cake – formal!

Nothing says, “Happy Birthday!” like a scowling green orc

Via geekologie and WoW insider, source unknown (though click through for a TON of additional themed cakes

A groom’s cake by Swank Cake Design

Fondant topping skillfully crafted by by Lori F. (Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England)

Really cute gnome cake by Clever Cake Studio; click through to see the amazing marbled inside!

WoW wedding cake by Art Eats Bakery. For the Horde!

Guild photo on a sheet cake (for the poster’s boss…the company that plays together, stays together!)

Happy Birthday, World of Warcraft!

In the days following the Nov. 4 election for President of the United States, the internet exploded with more memes and lols than the human mind can fathom, many related to grinding, leveling and trophy hunting:

From WoW on Livejournal – read the comments for detail-oriented hilarity

This man, who is now keeping a blog and whose campaign posted election night photos to Flickr, truly appeals to today’s younger generations. I wonder what game systems the family and daughters will use in the White House?

Close on the heels of the awesome F4M I posted the other day comes this entry, “Hot girl for hot guy!” For extra hilarity, the ad seems to restrict itself to purely in-game interaction, though I get the feeling there may be a horse of a different color on the other side of the keyboard. To each his (or her) own!

Hot girl for hot guy!

Date: 2008-07-29, 8:22AM MDT

Hi! I’m a level 44 female blood elf (will be 50 this weekend) seeking my true love. Long dark red hair, sexy red lips, and I can bust a move like you’ve never seen. Must be from Duskwood server, where I am. Specifically looking for a male blood elf or undead to rock my world (of warcraft). Bonus points if you’re a 70 and have any of your epics above teir 4. No trolls!!! Send me an email with your name and we can go on a date. There is a cute little spot in the Barrens I would love to bring a date. Maybe set up a fire and drink some volatile rum? See where things go from there. See you soon!

Looking for gamer guy! PST!

Date: 2008-04-22, 4:29PM EDT

Heeyyaa! I’m an independent 21 year-old Asian gamer chick that is currently looking for a fun and honest relationship with a cute guy!

Pre-reqs include:
World of Warcraft player
Having at least 2 70’s
Having a personal PVP rating of at least 2000.
Good and quirky sense of humour (interests in shows such as South Park and Family Guy help with that)
Honesty
Loyalty
Intelligence
Age: Between 22 and 26.

I am currently working full-time and pay for all my own stuff, including my own place, car, etc. I will be attending university in the fall as a full-time student. My musical preference is metal although that isn’t too much of an issue issue.

If you think you have what it takes, send me a message with a picture attachment and a brief description of your characters! If I’m interested, I will message you back with a few of my pics. XD

P.S. The WoW requirements are not a joke. Kthnxbai!

* Location: Montreal
* it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests