130+ Funny Birthday Comments for Friends, Family, & More

It can be hard to stand out when you’re wishing friends and loved ones a happy birthday on social media. Don’t get lost in a sea of comments—instead, keep scrolling for over 130 funny happy birthday comments you can use for Instagram, Facebook, and more. They include comments for friends, family, partners, coworkers, guys or gals, as well as ones that are short and snappy, belated, or include a funny famous quote.

Funny Happy Birthday Comments for Social Media

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Make your funny birthday comments entertaining when posting on social media by focusing on age-related jokes, how much cake they’re going to eat, or what makes them amazing (and hilarious) to you. Examples include “You’re like a fine wine… expired and corked,” or “So many candles and so little cake!”

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Funny Happy Birthday Comments For Friends

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Make your friends laugh when it’s their birthday. Your comments can talk about how long ago they were born or how they’re aging like fine wine or cheese. Speaking about how getting older doesn’t necessarily mean they’re more mature. A unique birthday comment is sure to bring a smile to their face.^{[1]
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- Another year older and still no signs of maturity. Impressive!
- Congrats on being born so long ago.
- I’d make a joke about your age, but I’m afraid you won’t hear it.
- You’re like a fine wine… expired and corked.
- Don’t worry, I didn’t forget your birthday—I just didn’t care.
- Yay, another year closer to those early bird discounts!
- You’re doing great! For someone who’s been alive since VHS.
- On your birthday, remember: gravity is real—and it’s winning.
- Aging is the universe’s way of saying “thanks for playing.”
- Enjoy being younger today than you will be tomorrow.
- You’ve reached the age where your favorite song plays in the elevator.
- If life begins at 40, you’re just entering preschool.
- Glad to know someone else who's mastered the art of looking young(ish)!
- You’re not old. You’re… retro.
- You’re aging like milk—left out in the sun.

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Funny Happy Birthday Comments For Family

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Poke fun at your family members when they have a birthday. It’s tradition to send funny and sarcastic greetings to your siblings, mom, dad, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ahead are fun jokes and one-liners to tease the mature one in the family. You’ll also find cute birthday comments about how old your favorite family member is.^{[2]
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- You were always the older one—and now, it really shows.
- Birthdays come and go, but embarrassing childhood memories? Forever.
- We may be related, but I still want credit for remembering your birthday.
- You’re the reason I’m this sarcastic. Thanks for the inspiration!
- Our family tree has some questionable branches—but you’re one of the funnier ones.
- I got you something money can’t buy: this text.
- You’ve always been the mature one. What went wrong?
- Congratulations! You’ve officially reached the age where you become invisible until dinner time!
- Happy birthday to the guy who thinks he’s still 25, but those knees beg to differ!
- You must be a magician because every year you manage to pull another birthday out of nowhere!
- Every year, you get more fabulous! Just remember, you’re not allowed to tell anyone how old you really are!
- Because of you, I now realize that the perfect birthday is also filled with cake, chocolate, and zero chores!
- Cheers to the world’s best mom! Today, the only thing you’ll be responsible for is enjoying the cake!
- Cheers to you and another year of putting up with me! You’re a trooper—let’s have some fun!
- Happy birthday! At least you’re not as old as you will be next year—enjoy being in denial!

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Funny Happy Birthday Comments For Him

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Remind him that his birthday is a time to laugh. Compare him to a classic car or someone who is known for telling bad jokes, or tell him how he needs to act his age (or not). Funny messages help the man in your life know that you support him, while making him laugh out loud.^{[3]
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- Happy birthday! It’s a big one! (That’s what she said…maybe.)
- Happy birthday to a guy who still isn’t showing his age…and definitely not acting it.
- Birthdays are a lot like golf…it’s a lot more fun if you don’t keep count. Happy birthday!
- Don’t let old age get you down! It’s way too hard to get back up. Happy birthday, man!
- What comes up but never comes down? Your age! Happy birthday!
- They say age is just a number…but wow! That number’s really starting to climb, huh?
- In dog years, you’re dead. Happy birthday to a man’s best friend!
- You’re not old; you’re just a classic—like a vintage car that needs a little extra horsepower!
- Happy birthday! Don’t worry about the greys; they’re just wisdom highlights!
- Another year older, and you still haven’t learned to act your age—keep it up!
- You’re not over the hill. You’re just on a scenic route to wisdom and laughter!
- At this age, if you can’t be cute and funny, you might as well embrace the grumpy old person look.
- Congratulations on being one year closer to your retirement plan—at least we hope you have one!
- Happy birthday! Enjoy your special day like it’s a weekend filled with unlimited pizza and Netflix!
- Congratulations! You now officially have the same age as your bad jokes. What a milestone!

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Funny Happy Birthday Comments For Her

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Let the birthday lady know how hilarious (and special) she is. Use humor to mention her age (whatever it might be), along with how wild she can still be. Is she wiser than ever before or just forgetful? Don’t forget to tell her how awesome she is, too!^{[4]
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- Happiest of birthdays to the “she” to my “nanigans!”
- Here’s to another year of questionable life decisions! Happy birthday, queen!
- Happy birthday to one old lady who still knows how to party! You rock!
- A lady never reveals her age. Yeah, that sounds right. Happy birthday, lady!
- Happy birthday from one fabulous gal to another!
- I can’t figure out if life is passing us by or trying to run us over. Happy birthday!
- Happy birthday! Remember, you’re not old. You’re just well-seasoned!
- Congratulations on reaching an age where you can no longer tell if you’re getting wiser or just forgetful!
- Birthdays are just nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake. Let’s indulge!
- You’re officially at an age where you need to start lying about your birthdays. Happy lying!
- Happy birthday to someone who’s forever young at heart but utterly ancient everywhere else!
- Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you. But let’s not count, okay?
- Happy birthday! May your day be filled with laughter and lots of cake, with zero vegetables!
- Happy birthday! May your social media feed be overflowing with ‘happy birthday’ notifications… and no spam!
- Birthdays are just reminders that we’re closer to being fabulous fossils! Cheers to true friendship!

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Funny Happy Birthday Comments For Coworkers

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Improve the workday with lighthearted, funny birthday comments. Link your coworker’s birthday wishes to ways they can celebrate at work, like slacking off or eating cake. Tell them how much they deserve to be CEO by now, while wishing them a fun, happy birthday. Don’t forget to make jokes about how old they’re getting.^{[5]
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- Happy birthday! I almost sent this email as a memo.
- Congrats on being another year closer to retirement!
- If you don’t show up with cake tomorrow, HR will be notified.
- Today, you can slack off guilt-free. We won’t notice the difference.
- You’re the reason we tolerate Mondays. Sometimes.
- Thanks for making work more fun—and less productive.
- If age were a job requirement, you’d be CEO by now.
- We were going to throw you a party, but budget cuts.
- Don’t worry, I’ll eat your birthday cake for you. It’s the least I can do.
- Another year, same desk. At least your email signature is still fabulous.
- Happy birthday! Try not to set off the smoke alarm with all those candles.
- Hope your day is filled with cake—and not existential dread.
- Happy birthday! I won’t make any jokes about your age… yet.
- Another year of wisdom… or at least great stories!
- You deserve cake, wine, and no emails. Enjoy!

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Funny Happy Birthday Comments For Romantic Partners

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Celebrate the great (and funny) relationship you share with your partner. Promise them an exciting night of watching TV in bed or eating cake. Use your wishes for your girlfriend or ones for your boyfriend to let them know they’re your favorite, even if they’re weird, goofy, or nerdy at times. Show how thrilled you are when they’re becoming older than you.
- Happy birthday to my partner in wine.
- Happy birthday! May you get all you wish for. Oh, wait... You already have all that you wish for... me!
- You are getting kind of old... It’s okay, I still like you anyway.
- I'm so happy that we'll grow old together, and that you have a head start. Happy birthday!
- Happy birthday. Compliments to the chef (your parents).
- Wishing you the most mild of hangovers tomorrow morning!
- Happy birthday to my favorite dork.
- I think you deserve three or four birthdays a year, but that’s just me.
- Congratulations on another year of life, but not another year of wisdom. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
- May your birthday be as pleasant as your butt and as amazing as your mind. Baby, have a wonderful birthday!
- Happy birthday to the only person I can tolerate 24/7. I love you!
- You're not getting older, just more experienced at being amazing!
- Happy birthday! Your beauty intensifies each year—just like your taste in partners.
- Happy birthday to one of the few people whose birthday I can remember without a Facebook reminder.
- To my darling, another year wiser, but let’s be real—we’re here for the cake!

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Short Funny Happy Birthday Comments

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Use short, catchy phrases to comment on social media. Keep friends and onlookers interested in (and prevent them from scrolling by) your comments on Instagram or Facebook. Sum up your humorous words in short and sweet wishes, like “A true friend remembers your birthday but not your age.” Or, compliment yourself as being the “smart, good-looking, and funny” one.^{[6]
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- Older? Definitely. Wiser? Hmmm…debatable. Happy birthday!
- Happy birthday! You don’t look a day older than dirt!
- Your birthday is the perfect excuse to get drunk on a weekday. Bottoms up!
- Smart, good-looking, and funny! But enough about me. Happy birthday!
- A true friend remembers your birthday but not your age.
- Happy birthday. I hope your day is as nice as your face.
- Pst, don’t grow up! It’s a trap. Happy birthday!
- I’d give you my last chicken nugget. That’s really saying something. Happy birthday!
- You might be prehistoric, but at least you’re not extinct! Happy birthday!
- Wow, look at you growing up and having birthdays! Adulting looks good on you.
- May your birthday cake be moist, and may no one use that word to describe it.
- Happy birthday to a real-life Insta baddie.
- May you live so long that your wrinkles have wrinkles. Happy birthday!
- Have a grate birthday! Gee… I hope that wasn’t too cheesy!
- So many candles and so little cake! Happy birthday, though!

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Belated Funny Happy Birthday Comments

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Apologize with a joke when your funny birthday wishes are late. Make it seem like you meant to do it, because your happy birthday alert was set to snooze. Or, share belated birthday wishes that are so special because they took you so long. Above all, wish that their birthday celebration goes on and on.^{[7]
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- Punctuality isn’t my strong suit, but making you feel special definitely is!
- I wasn’t late, just giving your birthday magic a moment to shimmer before sprinkling on some extra sparkle!
- They say good things take time, so consider this belated wish the final encore to your birthday celebrations!
- My calendar failed me, but my heart didn’t! Sending you extra joy, love, and a side of cake (because it’s never too late for cake)!
- Some people send wishes on time, and others make a grand entrance. Clearly, I prefer the latter!
- I didn’t forget, I was just letting the birthday vibes marinate before sending you this extra-special belated wish! Hope it was amazing!
- I may have missed the cake, but I’ll never miss a chance to remind you how awesome you are!
- Oops, my ‘Happy birthday’ alert was set to snooze, but better late than never!
- I prefer fashionably late celebrations, so here’s to you!
- Who needs notifications when I have a (sometimes unreliable) heart?
- I bet you missed me at your party, but don’t worry, I’m here now!
- Your birthday needed an extended edition, so here’s my contribution!
- I’m not late; I’m just extending your birthday celebrations!
- Time is an illusion, but our bond isn’t! Happy belated birthday!
- Oops, fashionably late! Your birthday deserves an extended celebration, so let’s pretend I planned it this way.

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Famous Funny Happy Birthday Quotes

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Add a funny, famous quote about birthdays and getting older. Many of these quotes are from classic comedians, writers, and entertainers alike. They poke fun at having too many candles on your cake or how it feels to be of “vintage” age. The quotes even mention what it often takes to keep looking young.^{[8]
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- “Looking fifty is great – if you’re sixty.” — Joan Rivers
- “Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act.” — Truman Capote
- “The older you get, the better you get. Unless you are a banana.” — Betty White
- “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” — Lucille Ball
- “You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” — Bob Hope
- “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” — Mark Twain
- “You’re in mint condition for a vintage model. Happy Birthday!” — Catherine Pulsifer
- “A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.” — Robert Frost
- “I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.” — Francis Bacon
- “You know you’ve aged when you read events you lived in a history book.” — Will Ferrell
- “Age is a number and mine is unlisted.” — Unknown
- “You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime.” — John Grier
- “A good rule to remember for life is that when it comes to plastic surgery and sushi, never be attracted by a bargain.” — Graham Norton
- “People say, ‘How you stay looking so young?’ I say, well, good lighting, good doctors, and good makeup.” — Dolly Parton
- “Fighting aging is like the War on Drugs. It’s expensive, does more harm than good, and has been proven to never end.” — Amy Poehler