"What do the two above have in common?" Game

A simple game I've seen on other forums. Find something the two above posters have in common, be it something obvious like their join dates or something obscure that one typically wouldn't think of when seeing those two members.
Example:

Let's get started~
^^ & ^ are both nonexistent.

^ & ^^ are both unknown people to me. (kinda difficult when you're the first one to reply.)

^ and ^^ both used the word "are" in their posts.

both male

both members here :P and both loves pokepokepokemon ;)

Both have used both in their posts. :O

both posted on this thread today and both have good reputation :P

^&^^ both have a special character in their username.

^&^^ both have 'e' in their username

^ and ^^ both have electric type Pokemon in their avatars, at least currently.

^ and ^^ are both skilled artists.

^ and ^^ both joined in the year 2009.

^&^^ both have an animated image in their signature.

^&^^ Are both regulars here at OT... I can consider myself a regular, right? XD