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When it comes to describing a perfect birthday party, the answers will depend on the person's preferences, age, hobbies, and so on. Most of the time, birthdays are quite similar, and you can rarely get any surprises, yet very few might stay in your memory forever.
From horribly distasteful to straight-up scary, these people shared photos of a birthday party that stuck with them. Some images are from childhood parties where the parents made questionable decisions, some are just hilarious fails, and the rest are of outrageously weird choices for a birthday cake.
Either way, hopefully, these people had a special day nonetheless, and for us, it’s just another reason to get a good laugh.

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Happy 1st Birthday To Our Baby. Jai's Got This Social Distancing Gig Down Packed

Happy 1st Birthday To Our Baby. Jai's Got This Social Distancing Gig Down Packed

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Today Was My Friend's 30th Birthday. This Was His Cake

Today Was My Friend's 30th Birthday. This Was His Cake

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You can plan, organize and prepare for your birthday party and still get it wrong in other people’s eyes. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and though it’s impossible to get everyone on board, as long as you and your closest people enjoy it, it’s all you could wish for.

However, we live in a world where even the most private gatherings get shared with strangers online, and people have no filter whatsoever.

#4

My Sausage And Mashed Potato Birthday Cake

My Sausage And Mashed Potato Birthday Cake

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#5

The Youth Are Our Future

The Youth Are Our Future

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Mimi La Souris
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if the 9yo is me, i love potatoes !!!! never judge a child's love :D (never judge, dot)

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#6

My Son Loves Trash Cans And Garbage Trucks, So For His 2nd Birthday I Made Him A Dumpster Cake

My Son Loves Trash Cans And Garbage Trucks, So For His 2nd Birthday I Made Him A Dumpster Cake

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When reading and hearing what other people think is right and wrong, we've gotten to a set of rules for organizing regular birthday parties that wouldn't insult others. So today, we are going to go through a list of things that could help you prepare for your next party without making it a distasteful tragedy.

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One part that most of these people got halfway right is choosing a theme. However, the other part that they forgot to consider is to ask themselves if this is age-appropriate and/or if it is subtle or too out there.

#7

The Worst Birthday Party Ever

The Worst Birthday Party Ever

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#8

My Mom Paid A Stranger To Be A Clown At My Sister's Birthday. This Image Still Haunts Me

My Mom Paid A Stranger To Be A Clown At My Sister's Birthday. This Image Still Haunts Me

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#9

Happy Birthday, Richard

Happy Birthday, Richard

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In regards to food and drink, we all expect cake, and we love personalization; however, simple, tasty, reliable cake can go a long way. We already saw how horribly wrong the decorating can go, especially if you are making it yourself. True, they can be way more fun, but this time we are covering the tragedy-evading scenarios.

#10

Costco-Themed Birthday Party Was A Smashing Success

Costco-Themed Birthday Party Was A Smashing Success

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whodunnitfan2013
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are much worse things for a child to be interested in than Costco or CVS...

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#11

My Friends Made Me A Birthday Cake This Weekend

My Friends Made Me A Birthday Cake This Weekend

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#12

Strange Place To Have A Birthday Party

Strange Place To Have A Birthday Party

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As far as games and activities go, I think we are already past that clown at kids' birthdays phase. Instead, it’s way more efficient to invest in engaging games or creative stations to both have fun and enriching experiences. Add a curated music playlist to the background, and you have yourself a party that probably won’t end up in this thread.

#14

So My Mom Made This For My 7-Year-Old Niece's Birthday. She Said, "They're Taking A Bubble Bath"

So My Mom Made This For My 7-Year-Old Niece's Birthday. She Said, "They're Taking A Bubble Bath"

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty sure it’s a creepy altar in serial killer’s lair. But let’s go with Barbie bubble bath ;) /s

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#15

This Was The Entertainment For My First Birthday Party. I'm The One In The Overalls

This Was The Entertainment For My First Birthday Party. I'm The One In The Overalls

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#16

This Birthday Cake

This Birthday Cake

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#17

What The Hell, Buca Di Beppo? Who Wants Their Kid's Birthday Party Overseen By The Pope?

What The Hell, Buca Di Beppo? Who Wants Their Kid's Birthday Party Overseen By The Pope?

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#18

An 80th Birthday Cake Was Shared On A Local Facebook Page To Advertise The Bakery. Just A Bit Tacky

An 80th Birthday Cake Was Shared On A Local Facebook Page To Advertise The Bakery. Just A Bit Tacky

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#19

Not Sure Who I Feel Most Sorry For: The Birthday Boy, The Guests, Or The Cake

Not Sure Who I Feel Most Sorry For: The Birthday Boy, The Guests, Or The Cake

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Uncanny
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well he is 267yo (or possibly 627?), so he’s probably totally over the whole birthday thing.

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#20

The Theme For This 1-Year-Old’s Birthday Is “Pizza Party” And Not “Let’s Cut The Baby Up” Like I Originally Thought, Thanks To The Writing On The Balloon Wall

The Theme For This 1-Year-Old’s Birthday Is “Pizza Party” And Not “Let’s Cut The Baby Up” Like I Originally Thought, Thanks To The Writing On The Balloon Wall

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#21

Last Weekend, I Inadvertently Attended An 11-Year-Old's Playboy-Themed Birthday Party

Last Weekend, I Inadvertently Attended An 11-Year-Old's Playboy-Themed Birthday Party

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Rebelliousslug
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s just gross. I thought maybe they didn’t know what the logo was for until I saw the magazine.

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#22

What A Fantastic Way To Behave At Your 7-Year-Old's Birthday Party

What A Fantastic Way To Behave At Your 7-Year-Old's Birthday Party

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#23

How Entitled Some People Can Be

How Entitled Some People Can Be

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#24

Let's Just Take A Hand-Bra Picture At The Beach Next To My Dad And Friend To Show My Gratitude Toward Him On His Birthday

Let's Just Take A Hand-Bra Picture At The Beach Next To My Dad And Friend To Show My Gratitude Toward Him On His Birthday

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Evidently, This Was Rented For Some Guy's 75th Birthday. He Actually Looked Pretty Thrilled About It

Evidently, This Was Rented For Some Guy's 75th Birthday. He Actually Looked Pretty Thrilled About It

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Happy 14th Birthday. Let's Get Your First Tattoo. Love, Mom

Happy 14th Birthday. Let's Get Your First Tattoo. Love, Mom

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NapQueen
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you haven't started growing hair, you're not old enough for a tattoo.....

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#27

When You Want To Wish A Kid A Happy Birthday But You’re A Giant Rat

When You Want To Wish A Kid A Happy Birthday But You’re A Giant Rat

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Worst Birthday Party Venue Of The Week

Worst Birthday Party Venue Of The Week

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troufaki13
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this like a fetish or something? It's the second post on toilet bday parties 🤢🤮

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#29

I Want To Show My Father Entertaining My Childhood Birthday Parties

I Want To Show My Father Entertaining My Childhood Birthday Parties

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A 16-Year-Old Boy's Birthday Cake With An E-Cigarette Decoration, Posted By His Mother

A 16-Year-Old Boy's Birthday Cake With An E-Cigarette Decoration, Posted By His Mother

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#31

This Nightmare Fuel Birthday Party

This Nightmare Fuel Birthday Party

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine your outdoor sensor light coming on in the middle of the night, and peeking thru the blinds to see this trio in your yard. Standing just like that.

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I'm Unfortunately Friends With The Person This "Cake" Was Made For. They Just Turned 16 A Few Days Ago And Posted This On Facebook, Which Caused Me To Gag

I'm Unfortunately Friends With The Person This "Cake" Was Made For. They Just Turned 16 A Few Days Ago And Posted This On Facebook, Which Caused Me To Gag

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#34

Worn To A 5-Year-Old’s Birthday Party

Worn To A 5-Year-Old’s Birthday Party

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#35

Because Encouraging Your Underage Child To Drink Is So Cool

Because Encouraging Your Underage Child To Drink Is So Cool

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#36

I Saw This On Facebook. Mother Gets Her Teenage Son Tattooed For His Birthday

I Saw This On Facebook. Mother Gets Her Teenage Son Tattooed For His Birthday

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#37

Birthday Party At Costco? I Went Through The Exit And Did A Double-Take. There Was A Full-On Birthday Party With Balloons And A "Happy Birthday" Tablecloth

Birthday Party At Costco? I Went Through The Exit And Did A Double-Take. There Was A Full-On Birthday Party With Balloons And A "Happy Birthday" Tablecloth

I’m sure this isn’t the oddest celebration at Costco. It was just a big surprise.

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#38

A Little Bit Of Self-Cringe From My 18th Birthday Party

A Little Bit Of Self-Cringe From My 18th Birthday Party

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#39

Someone I'm Friends With On Facebook Is Begging People To Send Her Money For Her Birthday

Someone I'm Friends With On Facebook Is Begging People To Send Her Money For Her Birthday

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#40

No Way

No Way

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