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100 Funny Birthday Wishes to Make Them Laugh on Their Big Day

What present could be better than the gift of laughter?

Birthdays are typically a time of joy, which makes funny birthday messages pretty much a no-brainer. Sure, you could go for something sentimental, but whether you're looking for the right words to personalize a DIY birthday card, make a great toast, or just put together the perfect social media post in honor of the occasion, short birthday wishes that bring on the grins and giggles are always appreciated. After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh? So after you've pulled together a great birthday cake, festive decorations and the perfect present, take a minute to top off your special someone's very special day by choosing one of the following rib-ticklin' birthday messages. Jar Candle

100 Funny Birthday Wishes to Make Them Laugh on Their Big Day

We've found 85 highly hilarious jokes, puns, one-liners and more, ideal for anyone celebrating another year around the sun. Below, you'll find flat-out funny messages for guys and gals, along with hysterical quotes from famous people, short greetings and even wishes geared for after the fact, if you're running a little late with the birthday goodness this year. Because if there's any day worth saluting it's a birthday—like Betty White once said, "The older you get, the better you get. Unless you're a banana."

Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.

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