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[Celebrate with Laughter] Funny Birthday Message Examples You’ll Want to Send to Friends
I want my friend’s birthday to be a day full of laughter!
For those who feel the same, here are some perfect examples of funny messages to send on a friend’s birthday.
We’ve gathered a variety of examples—some that focus on age or changes in appearance, and others that use quirky expressions.
It’s even better if you add your own unique twist that reflects your relationship with your friend!
However, when sending a funny message, be mindful of the content and your relationship so you don’t make the other person feel uncomfortable.
With a humorous celebratory message, may you enjoy a day filled with nonstop laughter!
[Let’s Celebrate with Laughter] Funny Birthday Message Examples to Send to Friends (1–10)
You’ve climbed yet another step on the staircase to adulthood… there’s no going back down, though.
Messages with a touch of black humor can be fun, too.
One I’d like to introduce is: “Looks like you’ve climbed another step on the staircase to adulthood… though there’s no way back down.” This works not only for younger people, but also with relatively older recipients—it’s easy for them to quip back with something like, “I’ve been an adult for ages.” You could also use this message as a springboard to broaden the conversation around the theme of a “staircase to adulthood.”
Having me celebrate you is the best present, right?
A simple message that can get a quick laugh is: “Having me celebrate you is the best present, right?” It’s funny because it’s self-congratulatory and a bit condescending.
Messages that brag about yourself like this will probably make them laugh, not just this one.
It’s also perfect for cheering up a friend who had something unpleasant happen on their birthday.
Try adding your own twists.
Just be careful not to overdo it, or they might get annoyed.
I won’t ask how old you are. That would only make me realize I’ve gotten older, too. People seem to call this escapism.
It’s wonderful to express your everyday appreciation on a friend’s birthday.
Some people might even pour their passionate feelings into a long message.
But when it comes time to actually send it, it can feel a bit embarrassing, right? That’s where I recommend using the joke, “I won’t ask how old you are.” If you put this in the latter half of your message, they’ll likely finish reading with a smile.
You could also add a self-deprecating gag after “I won’t ask” to make it even funnier.
A most happy birthday. I shall offer my congratulations next time.
Here’s a bit of a clever, pseudo-intellectual joke I’d like to introduce: “Otanjōbi ito medetashi.
Kondo iwai tatematsuramu.” This is a birthday message phrased as if it were from The Pillow Book.
By the way, ito means “very,” and tatematsuramu means “to perform/offer (respectfully).” In other words, it translates to something like, “A most joyous birthday—let us celebrate it next time.” You could also try adding other classical-style words and making your own variations.
Even if the phrasing ends up quite archaic, the kanji and context should let the meaning come across to some extent.
With this, you’ve joined the aunties-and-uncles club!
For people who’ve reached a certain age, a message like “Looks like you’ve officially joined the auntie/uncle club!” is also recommended.
For example, you can send it to relatively young people, like someone who’s 25, or to older folks.
In the former case, they’ll probably respond with something like, “No way, not yet,” and in the latter, “I’ve been there for ages.” Another playful, age-related line is something like, “You’re the same age as [so-and-so].” Just be careful not to make the other person feel uncomfortable.
Well, isn’t this something to celebrate. You, who used to have such an amazing figure, have even gained an air of gravitas with that well-stocked belly. At long last, you’ve turned ◯ years old. I’m happy for you, my friend.
Have you ever received a baffling message from a friend on your birthday? It might actually have been an acrostic.
An acrostic is a kind of code where you read the first letters of each line of a horizontally written passage vertically to find a hidden message.
Think of it like a “congrats” version of an alphabet poem; that might be easier to picture.
When you try it yourself, aim to write sentences that won’t make it obvious it’s an acrostic.
Once you reveal it afterward, it’s sure to be a hit.
By the way, you don’t have to limit yourself to the first letters—you can use other positions, too.
So, I’ve turned [X] years old today—have I finally become the Goku I always dreamed of?
If you want to crack a joke and make the other person laugh, a recommended message is: “So you turned ◯ years old today—did you finally become the ◯◯ you always dreamed of?” The ◯◯ after “always dreamed of” is where you make the joke.
For example, you could use fictional characters like “Son Goku” or “Pikachu.” It’s also a good idea to check their childhood yearbook and use the dream they wrote there.
This is the kind of message you can send because you’re close.
Try coming up with something funny.