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Forty, huh? Where did the time go? Feels like just yesterday we were pulling all-nighters fuelled by cheap pizza and questionable decisions! Now we’re talking about sensible shoes and early bird specials. It’s hard to believe another decade has flown by so quickly.

But listen, don’t let the big 4-0 get you down. We both know you’re not getting older, you’re just becoming a limited edition! All this talk about being “over the hill” is nonsense. I think it’s more like you’re reaching the summit and the view is going to be spectacular.

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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!