A good birthday joke is a brilliant way to add so much fun and celebrations of someone's special day.
Whether you're hoping to put your little one into a fit of giggles with a corny dad joke or you're looking to poke fun at someone whose getting a bit older.
Hilarious birthday jokes are a hallmark of the birthday festivities, and even make excellent funny birthday wishes!
So if you're in need of some birthday jokes, we've got more than 100 of the very best here for you.
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Funny birthday jokes about birthday cake
You think of birthday, you think of birthday cake. That's why birthday cake is the first topic in our list of amazing birthday jokes. You'll learn why candles love birthdays, why the birthday girl hit her cake with a hammer, and much much more. You could even say these jokes are the icing on the cake!
1. Do you know why I get heartburn when I eat birthday cake?
I always forget to blow out the candles!
2. What happens if no one turns up to your birthday party?
You get to have you cake and eat it, too.
3. Aside from birthday cake, birthday gifts and birthday cards, what's one thing you always get on your birthday?
Another year older!
4. What type of birthday cake do monsters eat?
I scream cake!
5. Why did the little girl have to go to the dentist after eating her birthday cake?
It was a marble cake!
6. What did the angry birthday cake say to the birthday boy?
You wanna piece of me?!
7. What do birthday cakes and baseball have in common?
They both need a good batter to succeed.
8. Why is it so bright on your birthday?
Because there are so many birthday candles on your cake!
9. What type of birthday cake do they serve in heaven?
Angel food cake!
10. How do you know if a birthday cake is sad?
Check if it's in tiers!
11. What did the fork say when the birthday cake was sad?
"What's eating you up?"
12. Why was the pig in the kitchen on its birthday?
It was bacon a birthday cake!
13. Why do people put birthday candles on top of a birthday cake?
Because you can't put them on the bottom, can you?!
14. What is Elsa's favourite part of birthday cakes?
The icing...
15. Why didn't the teddy bear eat any of its birthday cake?
Because it was already stuffed!
16. Why did the birthday cake go to the doctor?
It was feeling crumby!
17. Which type of birthday cake do coffee lovers like?
Choco-latte cake!
18. What's the only type of food people still want to eat after someone blows on it?
Birthday cake!
19. How do you know when someone is getting old?
When the candles cost more than the cake!
20. What do you get after eating a whole birthday cake?
Stomach-cake.
21. Why do candles love birthdays?
They love getting lit!
22. Why did the birthday girl hit her cake with a hammer?
Because her parents said it was a pound cake!
23. What do birthday cakes and golf balls have in common?
I slice them both...
24. How do you know which side of the birthday cake is left?
It's whichever side hasn't been eaten yet...
Birthday party jokes
Everyone loves a good birthday party, right? Well, in this section, you'll find out why teenagers don't remember much about their past birthday parties and what they sing at a snowman's birthday party...
25. Why did Auntie May buy soap for a birthday gift?
She was told it was a soaprise party!
26. Why couldn't the knot go to his friend's birthday party?
He was all tied up!
27. Did you hear about the mix up between the sugar and the cream at the birthday party?
It was the icing on the cake!
28. What did the pirate say at his birthday party?
Aye-matey!
29. What did the teenager say when his parents hired a clown for the birthday party?
Thanks, I really appreciate the jester!
30. What does toilet paper do when you throw it a surprise birthday party?
Roll with it...
31. Why do you sing at a snowman's birthday party?
Freeze a jolly good fellow!
32. Did you hear about the tree's birthday party?
It was a little sappy...
33. Why don't kids remember their past birthday parties?
They're too focused on the present!
Hilarious birthday jokes about animals
Animals are a cornerstone of jokes. Think about it, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?' is arguably the most famous joke format of all time! So it's only natural that animals get their very own section of funny birthday jokes.
34. What type of part do you throw for a dog's birthday?
A ball!
35. What does every cat's birthday party need?
Mewsic!
36. Why couldn't the pony sing happy birthday?
Because its voice was just a little hoarse!
37. What is a bee's favorite day?
Their bee-day!
38. Are you a bear?
Because it looks like you're having a koala ty birthday!
39. What was the elephant's birthday wish?
A trunk full of gifts!
40. What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday?
Hoppy birthday!
41. What do you say to a fish on its birthday?
Hope you have a fin-tastic birthday!
42. Why do kangaroos only celebrate their birthday every four years?
Because they can only celebrate on a leap year!
43. How does a lion wish you happy birthday?
"Yaaay! It's roar birthday!"
44. How do cows sing happy birthday?
"Happy birthday to mooooooooo!"
45. Why don't owls get each other birthday gifts?
They don't give a hoot!
46. Which game do rabbits play at birthday parties?
Musical hares.
47. What do cats like to eat at birthday parties?
Mice cream!
48. What do you say to a sheep on its birthday?
"Happy birthday to ewe!"
Corny jokes about birthdays
There's no theme here. These are just downright corny, hilarious birthday jokes.
49. Why do leprechauns prefer cash to presents on their birthday?
Because money is green!
50. Which candle burns longer than the others?
It doesn't. They all burn shorter...
51. Why could the scientist come up with any funny birthday jokes?
Because all the good ones Argon!
52. Why do tennis balls whisper when they wish each other happy birthday?
They don't want to make a racket!
53. What did the bald man say when he got a comb for his birthday present?
"Thanks, I'll never part with it!"
54. How does a witch celebrate her birthday?
She doesn't. She spellebrates!
55. What did the ocean say to the birthday girl?
Nothing, it just waved.
56. What are you if you go to a ghost birthday party?
The life of the party!
57. What's worse than finding a bug in your birthday cake?
Finding half a bug in your birthday cake!
58. Why do people feel warm at their birthday parties?
Because people keep toasting them!
59. How come you didn't get me a birthday present?
You said I should surprise you...
60. What birthday present is guaranteed to make anyone’s face light up?
A light bulb.
61. What is the meaning of a true friend?
Someone who remembers your birthday but not your age.
62. Why should you never invite a thief to your birthday?
Because they always take the cake.
63. What did the birthday card say to the stamp?
Stick with me; we’re going places!
64. How do you know you’re the least favorite twin?
When your parents ask you to blow up the balloons for your brother’s surprise party.
65. How did Darth Vader know what Luke Skywalker was getting for his birthday?
He felt his presents.
Check out more Star Wars dad jokes here.
Happy birthday puns with food
Although the birthday cake often takes centre stage, food is usually a huge part of birthdays - whether it's the kids party food, having a summer BBQ, or going out for a family meal. So, here were are, serving you up some more tasty food-focused birthday jokes.
66. . What's the best thing to say to a cheese-lover on their birthday?
"Hap-brie birthday!"
67. What do chickens say to each other on their birthdays?
"Have an egg-cellent day! "
68. Where do you go to study birthday treats?
Sundae school!
69. How do you wish happy birthday to a block of cheese?
"Have a grate birthday!"
70. How do you wish happy birthday to a big tea drinker?
"Have a tea rrific birthday!"
71. What do you say to a marshmallow on its birthday?
"Have s'more birthday wishes!"
72. What gets better with every birthday?
Wine.
73. How do pickles celebrate birthdays?
They relish it!
74. What do you get when you eat an entire birthday cake?
Stomach ache.
75. What do peas say to each other on their birthday?
Ha pea birthday!
76. What do oysters do on their birthday?
Shellebrate!
77. Why does the mushroom get invited to all the birthday parties?
Because he's a fun guy!
78. How do you know if a donut is bored at a birthday party?
Check if it looks glazed over.
Silly birthday jokes
Kids love silly jokes. They're the definitely the best way of inducing long fits of giggles, especially when you combine them with some over the top facial expressions, funny voices and exaggerated actions. These silly birthday jokes will be sure to give your little one (and maybe a few of the adults) a very happy birthday.
79. What type of music to birthday balloons hate?
Pop music!
80. Did you hear about the birthday candles sale?
It was a massive blowout!
81. Why did the mum only celebrate her birthday for half a minute?
It was her 32nd birthday!
82. Why do all my relatives keep reminding me how old I am on my birthday?
Because age is a relative thing.
83. Why did the football player get upset on her birthday?
Someone gave her a red card!
84. How does every birthday end?
With a Y
85. How can you tell when someone's getting old?
Them and their teeth don't sleep together anymore.
86. What goes up but never comes down?
Your age.
87. Why did the student eat his homework on his birthday?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
88. Why can't you give Elsa a birthday balloon?
She'd let it go!
89. Why does a joke become a dad joke on its 18th birthday?
Because that's when it's fully groan.
90. Why don’t adults put candles on their cake to match their age?
Because you need a permit to have a bonfire.
91. What did the Daddy buffalo say to his little boy when he left his birthday party?
Bison.
One liner birthday jokes
Ah the one-liner. No list of top-tier jokes is complete without a collection of witty one liners. And here are our contributions from the one-liner birthday jokes.
92. Did you know that birthdays are good for your health?
Studies show that the more birthdays you have, the longer you live!
93. The best way to remember your wife's birthday...
is to forget it once!
94. I keep asking my wife for a Segway for my birthday present...
but she keeps changing the subject.
95. I really upset Mummy on her birthday. I told her she didn't need to do the dishes on her birthday...
...she can do them tomorrow.
96. I was looking for venues for my birthday party and my Dad suggested the moon...
...I said, "No way, that place has no atmosphere!"
97. Did you know you can host birthday parties in space?
You just have to planet carefully...
98. You know you're getting old when you go to an antiques auction...
And people start bidding on you!
99. I bought my friend a fridge for his birthday gift...
You should've seen his face light up when he opened it!
100. Forget about the past, you can’t change it. Forget about the future, you can’t predict it...
Forget about the present, I didn’t get you one.
101. Your mum asked for a ring for her birthday...
I don't know why she got so angry when I hung up the phone.
FAQs
What is a good birthday joke for kids?
For kids, a silly birthday joke is always the best. It needs to be super easy to understand so that you achieve maximum laughter!
What is a good birthday joke for someone a bit older?
Although you want them to have a very happy birthday, it's also a great opportunity to poke a little fun at them getting older and pointing out that there's one candle extra on their birthday cake this year...
How do you tell good birthday jokes?
It's all about knowing your audience. Once you knowing your intended audience, you can figure out how best to deliver the joke. If you're trying to send the kids at a birthday party into a fit of giggles, you can be over the top with your voice and your facial expressions - it'll only add to the silliness of the joke. With teenagers, you can lean on the dad joke aspect of it; it's almost as if you're trying to embarrass them. With an older audience, perhaps it's best to try and give it more of a witty delivery - a serious face or casual tone that allows the joke to take them by surprise.
