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So, your friend/sibling/partner is turning the big 5-0? Congratulations! They’ve officially reached an age where their back goes out more than they do. And while turning 50 is definitely a milestone worthy of celebration, finding the right words to express your birthday wishes can be…challenging. Do you go sentimental? Do you ignore the number altogether? Do you mention the inevitable descent into senior discounts and early bird specials?

Let’s be honest, generic “Happy Birthday” sentiments just won’t cut it. After five decades, they’ve probably heard every cliché in the book. Bland well-wishes feel impersonal and fail to capture the humor inherent in this particular moment in their life. Sending the same old boring card might even suggest that you didn’t put any thought or effort into celebrating their special day, which, let’s face it, is a birthday faux pas of epic proportions!