Every so often, someone very special comes around who changes their field in ways never thought possible. Today, we're fortunate enough to celebrate two of those special people: Phil Fulmer and Gloria Estefan.

So many timeless duets from these two - "Words Get In The Buffet," "Arrhythmia's Gonna Get You," "Turn The Meat, It's Browned" - but their contribution is so much more than just gold records and cheap fat jokes. We, the Internet, honor you, Gloria and Phil. Happy birthday to you both.

This is your first afternoon open thread. It also serves as my dibs on the phrase "Miami Frowned Machine" in the event Boston College wins today.