Blake started out scribbling in cards over 30 years ago. Though his handwriting is mostly unchanged, the content has improved.
50 is a huge milestone birthday and writing in someone's card can be a lot of fun. The following ideas will help you figure out what to write. Sometimes you want to say something sincere, reflective, or inspirational, while other times a funny message is the best choice.
Consider the person to whom you are giving the card, and choose a message that suits them. Use these examples to help you write your own message.
Use your message to help the recipient find humor in the little things.
Funny 50th Birthday Messages
Chances are, if you are writing a 50th birthday wish to someone, you want your message to be funny. Here are some examples of humorous things to write:
• Now we can round your age up to 100!
• Congratulations! Now you are older than every 49-year-old in the entire world!
• You are one of the youngest 50-year-old people I know! That's only because you just turned 50.
• "Ahhhhh." That’s the sound you will make every time you sit down in a chair from now on. "Uhhhhh." That's the sound you will make every time you get up from a chair from now on. Happy 50th!
• If your life was a dollar, you’d be half spent. Unfortunately, most people’s lives aren’t even a dollar.
• You’ll never believe where I just heard your favorite song: in the elevator!
• Now, you can have higher expectations of yourself. Now, you'll be lucky to look 40 on a good day.
• Did you know that 50% of 50-year-olds will make it to 100? Did you also know that 50% of all statistics in this card are false?
• You're halfway to 100! Here’s to optimism, whether it is realistic or not.
• Here's a math problem for you: Does 50% of the lung power of a 25-year-old, plus two times the number of candles, equal 100% of the candles blown out? You're right, that is not a math problem. That's your problem.
• Congratulations on reaching the magical age of "getting out of heavy lifting and manual labor." No one wants to be to be blamed for a 50-year-old's slipped disk or heart attack.
• Just so you know, it’s fine with me if you want to turn 49 again. I understand.
• Turning 50 should at least help your memory in one way: 50 is an easier number to remember than 49.
• If you could wake up tomorrow morning and be any age you could choose, you probably would not care because you are grateful for waking up at all.
• Enjoy your 50’s. These may be the last 10 years of your life that you actually know how to work the remote control for your TV.
• I’m sorry to inform you that your 50-year-warranty has expired on your back, knees, and memory. Luckily, your lifetime warranty on your heart is still in effect. Of course, that expires when you do.
• People of your age are usually conservatives. At 50, you need to conserve your energy.
• To stay a friend of a 50-year-old, you have to be discreet or dishonest.
• Something about your first digit recently changed, and I'm not talking about your thumb.
• 51 will be tons of fun if you can manage to accept your new age during this difficult year.
Whether your birthday message is sincere or funny, it will be greatly appreciated as long as it's personal and from the heart.
50th Birthday Jokes
You know you're 50 when:
• Your birthday cake’s content is 50% wax.
• You start telling people you are 60 just so they'll tell you that you look great for your age.
• Pumping gas is considered as much of a workout as pumping iron used to be.
• Your common sense works much better than your sense of hearing or sight.
• You no longer mind if the speed limit is the same as your age.
• You compare yourself to a redwood tree to make yourself feel young.
• You could teach a history course by memory alone on the last half century.
Inspirational Messages
Since turning 50 is a huge milestone, you can use this opportunity to write something meaningful. Here are some serious and sincere things you can write:
• I can think of 50 reasons you should have an awesome birthday this year.
• 50 is the perfect age to do something unexpected. Go surprise someone.
• Take care of your big 50-year-old heart. We love having you around!
• You have lived a large chunk of life, and I have enjoyed being around you for the chunk that I have known you out of your 50 years.
• God has been perfecting you for the last 50 years so that you can be used by him for great things the rest of your life.
• If you didn't accomplish all that you set out to do, you still have plenty of time!
Poems About Being 50
Here are a couple specific 50th birthday poems you can use for your card:
Sincere:
You try to do the math to make it work
But you find it's your own leg you jerk
Your age is described as valuable gold
There's no denying you're getting old
You've learned a lot through the years
No time for tears while facing fears
You've aged gracefully and with style
Hoping you stay around a good while
Funny:
Even though you made it to the age of 50
And everyone around you thinks it’s nifty
You may not agree that getting older is all so great
You think it would be better if the big 5-0 could wait
Quotes and Sayings About Being 50
If you're looking to write something that sounds more like a quote you can try one of these:
• At 50, you have had 50 years to acquire 50 miles of wrinkles.
• 50-year-old people are much more selective. They have selective hearing and choose their battles wisely.
• Gratitude becomes much easier with age. You become more grateful for being alive.
• You have 10 years left to accomplish all that you wished to accomplish before age 60!
• 50 is the new 49, with an extra year of experience.
• You only get to turn 50 once, but you get 49 practice birthdays.
• A 50-year-old has the potential to be unstoppable, as long as he keeps moving.
Sincere
To start, here are some simple and heartfelt 50th birthday messages you could send to just about anyone, regardless of their relationship to you.
• Congratulations on reaching the half-century club! May your next 50 years be just as amazing as the first!
• Happy Birthday to a very youthful 50-year-old.
• Still nifty at fifty. Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
• Happy Birthday to a true child of the 80s. Hope your big day is totally awesome.
• Wishing you all the best on your 50th birthday, and in all the years to come.
• Congratulations on your 50 years on the planet. You've accomplished so much, and the best is yet to come!
• Fifty years old and still going strong. I hope I have half your energy when I'm your age.
• Happy 50th to someone who is 100% awesome.
• Happy 50th Birthday! You don't just look amazing for your age – you are amazing at any age.
• You make turning 50 look good. I may have to try it sometime!
Funny
Here are some funny 50th birthday wishes, many of which poke fun at the person's advancing age. For more laugh-inducing ideas, see our big list of funny birthday wishes.
• Happy 50th Birthday! Sure, being young was fun, but now you're older and wiser. Well, you're older.
• Happy Birthday to someone who remembers what it was like to use a payphone, flip over a cassette tape, and get out of your chair to change the TV channel.
• Happy 50th Birthday! Good luck blowing out all those candles!
• Thank you so much for turning 50 before me. I owe you one!
• Happy 50th Birthday! Welcome to your midlife crisis.
• Happy 50th Birthday! Remember, 50 is just a number. A big, round, scary number.
• Happy 30th anniversary of your 20th birthday!
• They say 50 is the new 40. Who's they? Probably a bunch of old people like you.
• Happy 50th Birthday! You don't look even close to 50, and that's a really, really annoying thing about you.
• Happy 50th Birthday! You may be showing your age, but at least you're not acting it!
• Turning 50 makes you wonder where the years have gone. Also, where are your keys? And what did you do with your glasses? And why did you walk into this room?
• Happy 50th Birthday! Welcome to the age where it's no longer possible to find a birthday cake big enough to hold all your candles!
For Her
Here are some birthday wishes for a woman turning 50. If the birthday girl is particularly special to you, you may want to see our list of sweet birthday wishes for her.
• Still fun, fine, and fabulous at fifty. Hope you have a fantastic birthday!
• Welcome to 50. If your face feels warm, it's either the heat from your birthday candles or a hot flash.
• Happy 50th Birthday to a lady who is beautiful at any age.
• Happy 50th Birthday to a lady who is forever young.
For Him
• Still foxy at fifty! Happy Birthday to a guy who looks amazing for his age.
• They say that guys get better looking with age… and in your case, it's true! Happy 50th!
• Turning 50 used to be a real downer for men, but thanks to certain pills you can take, things are really looking up!
• Happy Birthday to a guy who looks 50 but acts 15.
Special Friend
• Fifty years… a wonderful milestone for a wonderful person.
• Happy 50th Birthday to one of the most amazing people I know. I can't wait to see what you do in the next half-century.
• Happy 50th Birthday! I hope you're around for at least 50 more, because people as remarkable as you don't come along very often.
• The world has been lucky to have you for the past 50 years. Congrats on reaching this special milestone. I wish you many happy years ahead.
• Happy 50th Birthday to my best friend. Promise me you will never start acting your age.
Every birthday is important, but reaching that 50th birthday milestone is special. We want friends and families know we love and appreciate them. We also want to acknowledge this amazing life accomplishment.
It can be challenging to find just the right words to express how much you care about them and their birthday landmark. Below is a collection of messages to help you tell the incredible people in your life how important their 50th birthday is for them and for you!
• Happy 50th Birthday for Her
• Happy 50th Birthday for Him
• Inspirational 50th Birthday Wishes and Quotes for Friends
• Funny 50th Birthday Wishes
• 50th birthday memes
Happy 50th Birthday for Her
She’s a special lady and you want her to know just how important she is to you and everyone else
• You have spent the last 50 years taking care of everybody else. Take some time for yourself on this special day. Happiest of birthdays to you!
• Happy 50th birthday to the sweetest lady I know. Enjoy this precious day!
• To the best friend I’ve ever had. You are beautiful inside and out. Congratulations on 50 remarkable years!
• You make 50 look amazing! Happiest of birthdays my gorgeous friend!
• You still look fabulous in those skinny jeans. We all envy how well you’re wearing those 50 years! Happy birthday!
• You are more beautiful than ever both on the inside and outside. Happy 50th!
• Fit and fabulous and 50? Yes! Best wishes on your special day!
• No matter what the circumstances, you listen and make me feel better. We laugh and cry together and I value you more than anything. Happiest of 50th birthdays, dear friend!
• You are getting prettier and smarter every year. What a dynamite combination. Best birthday wishes to you, gorgeous lady!
• You are that special person I can let my hair down with and just be myself. Do you know how wonderful that is? Love you and wish you the happiest of 50th birthdays!
• You shine brighter than any star in the sky! Happy 50th beautiful person!
50 & fabulous. Happy Birthday.
You make 50 look good! Happy Birthday.
Happy 50th Birthday for Him
He’s the best guy you know and you want to tell him how incredible he is on his special day!
• Birthday wishes to the best buddy anyone could have. Happy 50th!
• Your kind heart and generosity are amazing. Thank you for leading us through many difficult times. Love you and wish you a happy 50th birthday!
• You have taught me so much and I will never forget it! Happy 50th!
• Happy birthday to the best role model a person can have. I appreciate you. Best wishes on your 50th!
• Don’t forget that age is just a number. 50 might be a big number but it’s still a number. Happy Birthday, buddy!
• Your strength has been an enormous comfort to me over the years. Love you.
• During scary times I remember your courage and that gives me strength. Congratulations on your 50th birthday!
• Let your hair down and enjoy your 50th. Whoops, let down whatever hair you have left! Congrats on the big day!
• Let’s celebrate this remarkable milestone! Your courage and leadership are amazing. Happy Birthday!
• You’re not old, you’re the vintage model! Have a great 50th birthday!
Happy 50th Birthday.
Inspirational 50th Birthday Wishes and Quotes for Friends
These friends have inspired you and you want them to know you appreciate them!
• You inspire me every day to be a better person. Thank you for always believing in me. Happy 50th birthday!
• A half-century is an amazing milestone. You deserve all things beautiful in your life. Congratulations!
• I love the way you share your wisdom and courage with everyone you know. I have learned so much from you and you deserve the very best. Happiest 50th birthday dear friend!
• A true friend accepts you just the way you are. You have always accepted me with an open heart and mind. You mean the world to me. Have the best birthday ever!
• On the day you are turning 50, reflect on how much you have learned and grown during the years. You are an example for the rest of us.
• I know now matter what happens in life you will be there for me. You cannot put a price on how valuable that is. Happiest 50th birthday my great friend!
• One of my happiest memories is the day I met you. Your friendship means the world to me. Congratulations on turning 50!
• As you turn 50, I hope your dreams and wishes are coming true. You deserve the best of everything.
• At 50, you have learned what is important in life. I know you value your faith, family, and friends most of all. You are the best. Happy 50th!
Happy 50th birthday. Always stay young.
Happy 50th Birthday.
Funny 50th Birthday Wishes
Along with everything else, you share a sense of humor.
• They say people get older and wiser. You’ve got the older part down!
• You’re not 50. You’re 20, plus 10, plus 10, plus 10! Have the greatest 50th birthday!
• Don’t focus on the fact that you are a quarter-century old. I won’t tell, if you won’t tell. Best wishes on your 50th!
• Just think, you are halfway to not having to pay your life insurance premium! Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
• Get the fire extinguisher out before you light those 50 birthday candles!
• Are you having a midlife crisis yet? Guess that happens when people turn 50! Love and best wishes on your special day!
• Turning 50 means there are all kinds of things to look forward to. Like colonoscopies! Happiest of Birthdays!
• Does turning 50 make you feel like you’ve been alive since dinosaurs roamed the earth? Best wishes on your special day!
• Don’t forget that you’ve earned all those wrinkles! Happy 50th Birthday!
• Were you on the planet during the ice age? Just kidding. You’re not that old, yet! Happy Birthday!
• There’s a silver lining in every cloud. In you case, the silver is in your hair! Happy 50th!
• What’s that noise? Oh, that’s your knees cracking! Happy Birthday, oldster!
• Don’t regret turning 50. Just think how much closer you are to retirement! Happy Days!
• 29 years ago you had the time of your life! Now you are turning 50 so don’t think you can drink as much. Happy birthday and have little bit of fun!
• Maybe you are not so fast now, but you sure can have the party of your life. Have a great day and Happy Birthday!
• Today you turn 18 with 32 years of experience! You are like the fine wine that gets more exquisite with age. Happy Birthday and have the best night of your life!
• The only thing that remains the same after all these years is that dry sense of humor. Your hair, your gut, and even your face has changed. Happy birthday, old guy!
• You are one 50-year-old who is stubborn enough to refuse someone’s offer to give you their seat in the bus. Happy Birthday and always stay young.
• Age is just a number. Pace is something that fades with age. Try to make it on time on your celebration. Happy Birthday!
• The worst thing about your birthday is the fact that the number of candles is going up but the cake keeps shrinking. Happy Birthday and don’t eat all the cake alone!
• Middle age is when a man has got a handle on life and life has put handles on his waist. Happy birthday and all the best!
• Looking fifty is great, of course if you are sixty! Have the birthday of your life!
Welcome to the Middle Ages. Happy 50th Birthday.
Not old. Classic. Happy 50th Birthday.
• You are the opposite of wine, which gets better with age and time. Happy Birthday!
• Remember how excited you were when you turned 10 years old? Well now you should be 5 times as excited! Happy birthday!
• Tomorrow is your big day. Be prepared to wake up with unexplained aches and pains. You’re old now. Happy birthday!
• For your birthday, I got you a gift card to the local medical supply store. You never know when you’re going to need a walker or bed pan! Happy 50th birthday, old timer!
• 50 already? Time sure flies when you’re getting old! Happy birthday!
• I heard you turned 50 today! Days like this make me so happy I am younger. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday! I hope your day treats you well. When I turned 50, I woke up feeling like I was a part of a car accident I didn’t know about.
• 50 years young! Time for that mid-life crisis of which you’ve always dreamed!
• I wanted to find you the perfect present for your birthday. Then, I realized you are so old now that you certainly have everything you could ever want. No presents for you!
• Are you feeling old already at 50? Give me a call once you reach 75. Happy birthday!
• Wishing you the happiest of birthdays this year! You certainly don’t have many more to celebrate in your old age.
• Here’s to you on this momentous occasion! 50 years young! Just remember to start going to bed earlier and drinking more water. Otherwise, next year we won’t be able to continue to pretend you are 35 anymore!
• Happy 16th annual 35th birthday! I can hardly believe you’re turning 35 again.
50th birthday memes
Half a century old – Deserves an honorary award.
50th birthday wisdom will help you see things more clearly.
Age gets much better with wine. Happy 50th birthday.
1,000,000 years old. Happy Birthday!
Back in my day, when I was your age I was already much older.
No more Facetime now that you’re so old.
Thought you might blow them all out? Nope. Happy 50th birthday.