60 Funny Responses to "Happy Birthday"

A funny response when someone wishes you a ‘happy birthday’ is not a bad idea after all. Life is meant to be lived with happy memories in mind and sounding a bit more funny than usual with your response to birthday wishes is the perfect way to spice things up. This may or may not be your reason, but why not throw away your arms and be hilarious for once if you can?In this post, I will be letting you in on 60 funny responses to ‘Happy Birthday’. Don’t trip on them, because you may find yourself laughing at your jokes before even making use of them. Keep reading on to know more!

60 Funny Responses to ‘Happy Birthday'

• Why Should I Be Happy Since I’m a Year Closer to My Grave?
• Are You My Birthday Gift or Not?
• Are You Sure It Isn’t Yours as Well?
• "I Love Birthdays, but This One Doesn’t Sit Well With My Account Balance
• I’m Just a Year Older, Not Old Enough To Visit a Chiropractor
• Thanks. Now Let Me Wear My Cones in Peace
• "I Heard You Clearly, Don’t Make Me Look Old on My 50th Birthday
• All I Want for My Birthday Is for My Mom To Cook Me Spiced Broccolis From Her Resting Place
• Is It What I Think It Is?
• God, I’m Really Aging Up
• You Should Worry More Than Me. 60 Doesn’t Look Good on You
• For Once, Can You Let Your Gifts Be Your Wishes on My Birthday?
• I Appreciate You for Being Punctual To Wish Me Well, Your Sleep Needs You Now…Bye
• I Thought You Didn’t Bring Warm Wishes Until I Baked My Cake on Them
• I Love That You Know It’s My Birthday. But for the Announcement, Thanks but No Thanks…I Didn’t Plan Enough Party for Such an Audience
•  Don’t Lie to Me, Facebook Reminder Made You Remember, Huh?
•  Please Ask For My Account Details, Your Pocket Is Richer Than Your Wishes
• I Accept All Gifts Except for Wishes, I’ve Had Enough of Them Already
• Confess; Did You Fly To Wish Me Well or the Birthday Cake Caught Your Attention
• Now That You’re Here, Tell Me Why I Shouldn’t Shove a Cake to Your Face for Missing My Last Birthday
• You Do Know I Changed My Birthday With the Government, Right?
•  It’s No Longer 5th, Its 15th, Stop Making Me Look Awkward
• Who Told You About That? It Was Supposed To Be Suspended Until Next Year
• I Like How You Say ‘Happy Birthday’, but I’d Love It More if You Backed It up With a Rolls Royce as Gift
•  Kindly Keep Quiet, I Don’t Want My Neighbors To Hear You Because I Won’t Be Throwing Any Parties
•  Thanks, Can We Eat This Cotton Candy in Peace Now?
•  I Don’t Remember Telling You About That. You Now Doing Harry Potter With the Day I First Saw Earth?
•  I Love You but Don’t Wish Me a Birthday While Sounding Like a Frog
•  I’m Sure You Didn’t Say That Because You’re Expecting Candies From Me ‘Cause Disappointment Awaits You
•  I Don’t Know Why I Don’t Get a Choir To Sing Me Happy Birthday Than Hearing You Say Those Dry Words
•  I’ve Been Hearing That Since I Knew How To Say “Mama”, Don’t You Think You Should Change the Wording?
•  You’re So Sweet My Darling, but Chocolates Taste Better
•  I Thought I Told You the Wishes Should Be a Surprise, You Violated Me
•  You’re So Lovely, Let’s Skip to the Eating of Cupcakes
•  I’ve Had So Many Birthdays I Don’t Even Remember What It Feels Like Not To
•  Who Says I Can’t Have a Birthday Without You Bringing Synthetic Flowers Like Everytime?
•  You Sure You Don’t Want To Say Something Else Than Just Happy Birthday? ‘You’re So Beautiful' Would Do the Magic
•  Stay With Me Till My Next Birthday, Will You?
•  Please Don’t Finish the Cake and Candies; I Might Be Broke by This Time Next Year
•  Why Do I Feel Like Birthdays Are for Kids, or Is It Because of How You Sound?
•  Thanks for Reminding Me That It’s My Birthday, I’m in My Late 40s and I Still Can’t Ride a Bicycle
•  I Accept Wishes, Gifts, and Insults…Don’t Need To Be Feeling on Top OF the World Every Time
•  Why Do I Feel Like You’re Stressing This Birthday? Not My Life, but I Owe You Money
•  The Cost of Your Gift Determines How Many Candies You’ll Be Getting
•  Ouuu, It’s My Birthday. My Amnesia Almost Got in the Way
•  I Know It’s My Birthday, You Can Lose My Address Now Because There’s No Party
•  I Never Knew You Still Have That Strong Memory To Remember My Birthday
•  Don’t Ask Me How Old Am I Now Because My Fist Can Get Thrown
• Did You Stalk Me to Find Out It Was My Birthday or Was It Just You Eating the Cake Part?
•  I Know Real Wishes When I Hear Them. You Sound a Bit More Plastic
•  My "Thank You" Could Be More Expensive Than Your Gift
•  Since Facebook Reminded You of My Birthday, Don’t You Think a Little Bite of the Cake Suits You Right?
•  Oh Shit. My Expiration Date Is Getting Closer Than I Expected
•  I Know Free Food Is Your Mojo, Thanks for the Wishes but I’m Not Surprised
•  I Feel Good Already, but I Want To Feel Better and Your Presents Can Make Me Feel Superb So Let My Eyes Grace Them, Will You?
•  Your Wishes Would Sound Like a Ballard to Me Without the Champagne Bottles Popping
•  Hmmm, It Is My Birthday, Isn’t It?
•  I Wish I Can Go Back to My 18th Birthday, That Occasion Was So Lit I Didn’t Want To Turn 19 Ever, Now I’m Battling With 45
•  It Is My Birthday, Love Is in the Air, Maybe My Soulmate Will See Me on My Next Birthday
•  Thanks for Coming Through for Me, I Hope I Won’t Be So Broke Not To Get You a Synthetic Flower on Yours

Why Should I Be Happy Since I’m a Year Closer to My Grave?

"Why should I be happy since I'm a year closer to my grave" has to be the front runner amongst the funny responses to 'Happy birthday'. Here, you're telling the person that your joy isn't as it should be as with each passing birthday marks how near your mortality is.

Are You My Birthday Gift or Not?

It's funny how some people wish you a happy birthday without actually bringing presents with them. Funnily, you can respond to the person by asking them "Are you my birthday gift or not". I bet it'll crack their ribs so hard they'll go get you aj actual gift.

Are You Sure It Isn’t Yours as Well?

"Are you sure it isn't yours as well" is what you'll say if you want to tease the person who wished you 'happy birthday'. This will be you being a bit less serious about your birthday, instead, you're trying to troll the person who took the liberty of wishing you well on your birthday.

I Love Birthdays, but This One Doesn’t Sit Well With My Account Balance

Trust me, nothing beats getting money gifts on your birthdays. To own up to that ecstasy, you can reply 'Happy birthday' by saying "I love birthdays, but this one doesn't sit well with my account balance. With this, you're also shying away from any form of expenses, at least the person who wished you happy birthday wouldn't expect any party after hearing your ridiculous and funny response to their wishing.

I’m Just a Year Older, Not Old Enough To Visit a Chiropractor

Looking for a response to dash at your friend(s) picking at you on your birthday with their sarcastic wish? Search no further as you can do just that by saying "I'm just a year older, not old enough to visit a chiropractor". I'm sure they'll get the joke and laugh hysterically at it.

Thanks. Now Let Me Wear My Cones in Peace

"Thanks. Now let me wear my cones in peace" is a funny response to 'happy birthday'. This could be one of the funniest pieces in this post if you're well off an adult but still insists on wearing birthday cones on your birthday.Now, you're inviting sarcasm into your household by telling the person who wished you happy birthday to let you wear your cones without interfering into it.

I Heard You Clearly, Don’t Make Me Look Old on My 50th Birthday

"I heard you clearly, now don't make me look old on my 50th birthday" is a great response if the person who wished you 'happy birthday' repeats the phrase more than twice probably because he or she feels you didn't hear them.You're letting them know you actually have ears that work, so they should stop making you feel like turning 50 comes with a hearing impairment.

All I Want for My Birthday Is for My Mom To Cook Me Spiced Broccolis From Her Resting Place

You can say "all I want for my birthday is for my mom to cook me spiced broccolis from her resting place", but then guess who's missing their mom on their birthday? You of course. This answer to 'happy birthday' is a bold declaration that you want your mommy back even though she's deceased.

Is It What I Think It Is?

If your birthdays caught you up when you're in a bad state, you can reply happy birthday with ‘Is it what I think it is?’ I'm sure the person who wished you well will be so cracked up they'll end up sharing the funny response with the next person who unfortunately, didn't hear you speak.

God, I’m Really Aging Up

Right…"God, I'm really aging up" is that near-perfect funny response to 'happy birthday'.It can make you, the well-wisher, the cab driver or bus passengers, coworkers or your landlord, anyone in particular would either grin to manufacture laughter or burst out uncontrollably at your response.

You Should Worry More Than Me. 60 Doesn’t Look Good on You

With "You should worry more than me. 60 doesn't look good on you", you're funnily telling the person who wished you 'happy birthday' that they should worry more about the fact that they don't look good in being 60 years.This is a mild blow to the person but it's a good element of laughter.

For Once, Can You Let Your Gifts Be Your Wishes on My Birthday?

You can choose to bring in the funny replies 5o 'happy birthday' by saying "for once, can you let your gifts be your wishes on my birthday?" This is one of those replies that can make your well-wisher laugh and even try to bring you gifts also.

I Appreciate You for Being Punctual To Wish Me Well, Your Sleep Needs You Now…Bye

If the person who wished you 'happy birthday' has a lateness notoriety, you can reply to them funnily with "I appreciate you for being punctual to wish me well, your sleep needs you now…bye". They'll not only giggle, they may laugh and roll on their bellies to this hilarious response of yours.

I Thought You Didn’t Bring Warm Wishes Until I Baked My Cake on Them

"I thought you didn't bring warm wishes until I baked my cake on them" is that one funny response to 'happy birthday' that a lot of people won't see coming. It combines laughter and sarcasm to make for a dope delivery. I had to take a minute to laugh at it before sharing with you, because why not?

I Love That You Know It’s My Birthday. But for the Announcement, Thanks but No Thanks…I Didn’t Plan Enough Party for Such an Audience

"...I didn't plan enough party for such an audience" could be your go-to response to 'happy birthday', especially if you want to elude being tasked for a lavish birthday party. You can employ this sarcasm-rich reply when someone makes it obvious it is your birthday when you don't need such an announcement.

Don’t Lie to Me, Facebook Reminder Made You Remember, Huh?

"... Facebook reminder made you remember,huh?" would translate to you taunting the person who wished you birthday, especially when you know there's no other way they could've known if not for Facebook. Perhaps, the person must've realized your birthday from such notifications and you're now trying to make fun out of it.

Please Ask For My Account Details, Your Pocket Is Richer Than Your Wishes

"Please ask for my account details, your pocket is richer than your wishes" is one response which you can use jokingly to ask the person that wished you well that you need money gifts. I'm sure you hang out with intelligent folks so they'll catch this joke and give it the laughter it deserves, probably while also obliging to your wishes.

I Accept All Gifts Except for Wishes, I’ve Had Enough of Them Already

Do you need more than just wishes, which you've had enough of them? Say no more, as you can win the hearts of men to do your bidding by saying "I accept all gifts except for wishes, I've had enough of them" as your response when someone wishes you 'happy birthday'.

Confess; Did You Fly To Wish Me Well or the Birthday Cake Caught Your Attention

"Confess…or the birthday cake caught your attention" would be that perfect funny response to 'happy birthday' which you can use to troll the speaker especially when you know they have a thing for food, junk food to be precise. Perhaps, they actually did fly over to wish you well but you can bank on their eating habit to make a joke that'll crack ribs and make the moment memorable.

Now That You’re Here, Tell Me Why I Shouldn’t Shove a Cake to Your Face for Missing My Last Birthday

If the person that wished you 'happy birthday' missed your last one, you can say "...tell me why I shouldn't shove a cake to your face…" in defense. They'll not only laugh, they'll also apologize for missing out on your last birthday thereby making you feel less loved.

You Do Know I Changed My Birthday With the Government, Right?

It will be funny to tell someone you changed your birthday with the government just on your birthday so you won't throw any parties or to make them believe your party won't be happening. Since we're dealing with funny responses to 'happy birthday', you can employ the above response and watch smiles broaden in the full course.

It’s No Longer 5th, Its 15th, Stop Making Me Look Awkward

"It's no longer 5th, it's 15th, stop making me look awkward" is that funny response you might want to give to 'happy birthday' after you did an affidavit to change your date of birth. Even if you didn't do any of that, you can use the response to pull the legs of the person that wished you a happy birthday.

Who Told You About That? It Was Supposed To Be Suspended Until Next Year

Who suspends their birthday till the next year? Maybe you, so this response suits perfectly.

I Like How You Say ‘Happy Birthday’, but I’d Love It More if You Backed It up With a Rolls Royce as Gift

A birthday wish without a gift sounds dry and inappropriate, so you can say this response to back up your claim of preference.

Kindly Keep Quiet, I Don’t Want My Neighbors To Hear You Because I Won’t Be Throwing Any Parties

If you want to steer clear of throwing any birthday party, this response fits into the description well.

Thanks, Can We Eat This Cotton Candy in Peace Now?

This should be your response if you're more interested in eating away your cotton candy than entertaining any birthday wishes.

I Don’t Remember Telling You About That. You Now Doing Harry Potter With the Day I First Saw Earth?

‘... You're not doing Harry Potter with the day I first saw Earth?’ is nothing short of a hilarious response to 'happy birthday'. Add it to your menu.

I Love You but Don’t Wish Me a Birthday While Sounding Like a Frog

Ouch! "...don't wish me a birthday while sounding like a frog" is that reply you might want to give your annoying friend to light up the atmosphere.

I’m Sure You Didn’t Say That Because You’re Expecting Candies From Me ‘Cause Disappointment Awaits You

One thing about this response is that it sounds cynical yet funny at the same time; don't miss it out.

I Don’t Know Why I Don’t Get a Choir To Sing Me Happy Birthday Than Hearing You Say Those Dry Words

It's funny how you'd prefer a choir to your friend saying 'happy birthday' to you. But if you do, it's your call.

I’ve Been Hearing That Since I Knew How To Say “Mama”, Don’t You Think You Should Change the Wording?

You can make your mom or dad laugh if you say this as your response to them wishing you a 'happy birthday'.

You’re So Sweet My Darling, but Chocolates Taste Better

"You're so sweet my darling, but chocolates taste better" is that response you give to someone who sounds alluring with their birthday wish to you but you're not buying it.

I Thought I Told You the Wishes Should Be a Surprise, You Violated Me

'Funny' comes in different shades and this one right here is one of them.

You’re So Lovely, Let’s Skip to the Eating of Cupcakes

It's funny to be more drawn to eating cupcakes than appreciating your well-wishers on your birthday. It is even more childish and hilarious if you're above 40 years.

I’ve Had So Many Birthdays I Don’t Even Remember What It Feels Like Not To

Here, you're positing that you're jaded about birthdays, but who says that on their birthday? Hilarious indeed.

Who Says I Can’t Have a Birthday Without You Bringing Synthetic Flowers Like Everytime?

If you don't like synthetic flowers, you can make fun of them using this line of response.

You Sure You Don’t Want To Say Something Else Than Just Happy Birthday? ‘You’re So Beautiful' Would Do the Magic

This is yet another witty remark to 'Happy birthday'. Here, you want something else than just the usual birthday remarks.

Stay With Me Till My Next Birthday, Will You?

It is humorous for you to say "Stay with me till my next birthday, will you" to someone who wished you a 'happy birthday', especially if you just met the person.

Please Don’t Finish the Cake and Candies; I Might Be Broke by This Time Next Year

A playful response to "happy birthday" takes the form of "Please Don’t Finish the Cake and Candies; I Might Be Broke by This Time Next Year."

Why Do I Feel Like Birthdays Are for Kids, or Is It Because of How You Sound?

You'll be sounding like a comedian if you say this in response to the person that says 'Happy birthday' to you. 

Thanks for Reminding Me That It’s My Birthday, I’m in My Late 40s and I Still Can’t Ride a Bicycle

Isn't it odd that you can't ride a bicycle at 40 years old? Now that's what a funny response to 'happy birthday' sounds like. 

I Accept Wishes, Gifts, and Insults…Don’t Need To Be Feeling on Top OF the World Every Time

Strangely, you want to be insulted alongside getting wishes and gifts for your birthday. Strange and funny, if I must add.

Why Do I Feel Like You’re Stressing This Birthday? Not My Life, but I Owe You Money

When your creditor wishes you 'happy birthday' and you don't feel comfortable with it as their debtor, you can say "Why do I feel like you're stressing this birthday. Not my life, I owe you money".

The Cost of Your Gift Determines How Many Candies You’ll Be Getting

It is ridiculous for you to determine how many candies someone gets on your birthday based on the cost of their gift. Funny way of disbursing refreshments and replying to 'happy birthday'.

Ouuu, It’s My Birthday. My Amnesia Almost Got in the Way

Did you just forget it was your birthday for a while? Say this response when someone somewhat reminds you by wishing you 'Happy birthday'.

 I Know It’s My Birthday, You Can Lose My Address Now Because There’s No Party

If you're looking for a cunning, yet comic way of not holding a birthday party, you can say this line of response. 

I Never Knew You Still Have That Strong Memory To Remember My Birthday

Woah! This response to 'happy birthday' slaps hard as it is a hysterical remark on the person who wished you well on your birthday.

Don’t Ask Me How Old Am I Now Because My Fist Can Get Thrown

Do you want a mixture of funny and slightly mean responses to 'happy birthday'? Here you go!

Did You Stalk Me to Find Out It Was My Birthday or Was It Just You Eating the Cake Part?

It's absurd for you to assert that the person that wished you a happy birthday could've done so just to eat cake. Absurdities can crack ribs sometimes.

I Know Real Wishes When I Hear Them. You Sound a Bit More Plastic

"... you sound a bit more plastic" is a ridiculous response you can give a person who wished you 'happy birthday' sarcastically.

My "Thank You"  Could Be More Expensive Than Your Gift

The above response sounds sassy, but can as well pass for a funny response to 'happy birthday', especially when you're just pulling people's legs. 

Since Facebook Reminded You of My Birthday, Don’t You Think a Little Bite of the Cake Suits You Right?

"... don't you think a little bite of the cake suits you right" is not a bad response for someone who wouldn't have wished you 'happy birthday' if not for Facebook's reminder. 

Oh Shit. My Expiration Date Is Getting Closer Than I Expected

You'll be sounding more hilarious than most comedians if you say this as your response to 'happy birthday'.

I Know Free Food Is Your Mojo, Thanks for the Wishes but I’m Not Surprised

This will be you calling out the person that wished you 'happy birthday' for doing that because of the free food that'll be served at your party. I'm sure they'll laugh over it.

I Feel Good Already, but I Want To Feel Better and Your Presents Can Make Me Feel Superb So Let My Eyes Grace Them, Will You?

You can funnily tell the well-wisher to bring you gifts with this line of response. They'll get the joke and giggle at it.

Your Wishes Would Sound Like a Ballard to Me Without the Champagne Bottles Popping

If you want to drink champagne on your birthday with the wishes but want to imply it hysterically, this response is a good pick. 

Hmmm, It Is My Birthday, Isn’t It?

Is your birthday still odd to you? Let them know by sounding funny about it in your response.

I Wish I Can Go Back to My 18th Birthday, That Occasion Was So Lit I Didn’t Want To Turn 19 Ever, Now I’m Battling With 45

I know a couple of good fun-talkers, but you'll be topping my chart if you say this as your response to 'happy birthday'. 

It Is My Birthday, Love Is in the Air, Maybe My Soulmate Will See Me on My Next Birthday

Laughter would be the only thing left in the atmosphere after you entertain the person that wished you 'happy birthday' by saying "... maybe my soulmate will see me on my next birthday".

Thanks for Coming Through for Me, I Hope I Won’t Be So Broke Not To Get You a Synthetic Flower on Yours

Now, it's all about making fun of another's birthday based on yours. Well, "...I hope I won't be so broke not to get you a synthetic flower on yours" is a highly comic response you can give your best friend who wished you a 'Happy birthday'.

Final Words

Birthdays are meant to be joyful days; enjoyed and remembered for how glorious they were. Well, you can paint a clearer picture of yourself by serving funny responses when someone wishes you a 'Happy birthday'. This article leaves you with a train of funny replies and I'm sure you find them hilarious enough to use. Don't forget to share your cake with us on your birthday…we're rooting for you!