Celeb GOSSIP » Happy 30th Birthday, The Situation!

Mike Sorrentino, a.k.a. the only guy who has a nickname (Sitch) for his own nickname (The Situation) celebrated his birthday yesterday on July 4.

It's an appropriate birthday for Mike, since only in America can a fella who contracts STDs, takes steroids, talks with a fake ghetto accent, instigates fights among friends and wears shirts four sizes too small become a household name.

We kid. Well, sort of. All of the above is true.

Da Situation

There's a genuineness about Sitch that makes the Jersey Shore star lovable in spite of his douche-like qualities. He also comes up with acronyms and catchphrase for everything and makes us laugh more than we like to admit.

He's taken a literal beating (from Ronnie) and a pounding in the press (from his dad) in recent months, but both feuds have reportedly been put to rest. So here's wishing The Situation a happy 30th birthday a few hours late.

We know, 30? Pretty soon he'll be "that guy" at the club.

The Situation stars on Jersey Shore. Mike Sorrentino has had his share of ups and downs, but only ups lie ahead baby.

The Situation's face says it all.

Seriously, Mike. Get it together dog.

Italia is rolling over in its collective grave after seeing this picture.

The Situation is seen here on his way to rehearsals for Dancing With the Stars. It's going to be awesome seeing him compete.

The Situation in Italy in May 2011. Sorry, Italy.

That's where we're at right now. Not a lot more to say.

Wow. What a douche.