Sending funny birthday wishes is actually one of the great ways to make someone's day even better.

As a matter of facts, everyone normally loves to enjoy a good laugh, especially on his or her birthday.

A number of people would prefer to receive a greeting that is actually filled with humor or that makes them laugh instead of receiving one that it is only sentimental.

The following greetings are some of the funny happy birthday messages that you can send to your friend or even your lover.

• Happy birthday, you're not getting older you're just a little closer to death.
• So many candles… so little cake.
• If anyone calls you old, hit them with your cane and throw your teeth at them! Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to a person who is smart, good looking, and funny and reminds me a lot of myself.

• I wouldn't say that you are old; you've just been around longer than most of us.
• Live your life and overlook your age.
• Birthday is one of the nature's ways of telling us to eat more and more cakes.
• I am not 40. I'm 18 with just 22 years of experience.
• Live every day like it is your birthday.
• A birthday is definitely the first day of yet another 365 day journey just around the sun. Get pleasure from the trip!
• Life shouldn't only be lived; it must be celebrated as well!
• You should be proud of your age. This year you are wiser, smarter and very close to reaping the benefits of senior discounts at restaurants.
• Don’t worry about getting so old. I will have the fire extinguisher ready in case your birthday cake gets out of control. Love you my ancient friend!
• At least you’re not as old as you will be next year! Happy Birthday!
• Just imagine the things you’d want to hear on your birthday and assume I said them. Happy Birthday!

These are some of the funny birthday messages that can truly lift annyone's spirits.