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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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#1
Happy 1st Birthday To Our Baby. Jai's Got This Social Distancing Gig Down Packed
Lady Miss Pie 1 year ago
Thank you. That’s driving me CRAZY. Down PACKED?!
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Upstaged75 1 year ago
This is funny! My niece was born just before the pandemic. I saw her at 2 months old and then not again until a year later. We made similar jokes about her 1st birthday.
Phantom Phoenix 1 year ago (edited)
Grammar are not invited neither - got down packed and prolly are storaged in the bass meant /s
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Marnie 1 year ago
Who has a birthday party for a one-year-old anyway? That would be pretty weird.
Brocken Blue 1 year ago
When are people supposed to start having parties then? Genuine question because a first birthday seems like a pretty natural first party to me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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#2
What A Mild Inconvenience
Marnie 1 year ago
But the text is from the woman, though. Or, are you saying he posted pretending to be her?
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Tessana Nemenski 1 year ago
Totally deserved, but can i point out that the middle picture of the woman is .... questionable at best? I am shocked that any bakery agreed to using it
Thom Serveaux 1 year ago
Yeah, not even cheating justifies revenge porn. Most other kinds of revenge are ok though.
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Michael Largey 1 year ago
Some people who cheat on their SOs never have another birthday, so she should be grateful.
#3
Today Was My Friend's 30th Birthday. This Was His Cake
Anagram margana 1 year ago
Why would anyone choose THIS to celebrate someone’s birthday. It’s not funny. It’s coarse and classless.
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
DetriMentaL 1 year ago
The Souf African in me wants to try this with boerewors, pap and a braai relish ontop for my oupa for father's day! (0.0)
Lil Miss Hobbit 1 year ago
Honestly I would be thrilled. I am not big on sweets but I love savory foods.
Catharina Geerts 1 year ago
So what's on top? Don't tell me the outer layer was something sweet!
#5
The Youth Are Our Future
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
if the 9yo is me, i love potatoes !!!! never judge a child's love :D (never judge, dot)
Sunny Day 1 year ago
Baked taters, fried taters, scalloped taters, boiled taters, creamed taters, tater soup, hash browns, French fries, tater tots...
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Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
oh my whatever, what did you make me look ?!?!? :D
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ConstantlyJon 1 year ago
I have the feeling my teenager is going to want to potato themed birthday party at some point.
#6
My Son Loves Trash Cans And Garbage Trucks, So For His 2nd Birthday I Made Him A Dumpster Cake
NapQueen 1 year ago
It also looks like it belongs IN a dumpster, but I'm sure it tasted divine.
Veronica Jean 1 year ago
I am a home Baker, and my favorite thing about this is this is the Hallmark of someone who is just learning how to make all of these things. The amount of effort it probably took to try to make this cake for your child is just so freaking sweet. I absolutely love it
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.
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
whodunnitfan2013 1 year ago (edited)
I'd facepalm and laugh my aśs off. Mostly laugh my aśs off.
Jack Burton 1 year ago
No that's just a joke, looks like a bad social network attention seeker
#8
My Mom Paid A Stranger To Be A Clown At My Sister's Birthday. This Image Still Haunts Me
Coffeemama05 1 year ago
Looks like a guy you’d eventually see that has killed many people but everyone “thought he was a regular man” until you look back at pictures like these
Catharina Geerts 1 year ago
What is - or was - so frightening about clowns? Maybe I don't get it because I didn't see any in my childhood, as far as I can remember
#9
Happy Birthday, Richard
Lame Llama 1 year ago
So according to BP, the actor name would be D**k Van Dyke. This is hilarious.
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
Richard Evans of Red Letter Media. If you haven't checked out their YouTube, I highly recommend it. A bunch of guys in Milwaukie who drink beer and watch movies. That's about it, but they're damn good at it.
Catharina Geerts 1 year ago (edited)
I know it's a name, but I've always found it weird, that the name Richard was shortened this way. Especially since there is also another abbreviation: Rick. Sounds much nicer and much more logical.
Michael Largey 1 year ago
I had a classmate whose last name was D**k. And his parents named him Richard. The problem was what to call him. "Rick D**k" was too rhymey, and "D**k D**k" was too repetitive. We finally settled on "Rich D**k", because that was what he actually was.
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
whodunnitfan2013 1 year ago
There are much worse things for a child to be interested in than Costco or CVS...
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
I got a Costco bag, just like the one in the picture, when I first signed up. The bag was filled with all the flyers and brochures about things I was eligible for, as a member.
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My Friends Made Me A Birthday Cake This Weekend
#12
Strange Place To Have A Birthday Party
Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago
What, you don't want to jam a urinal cake into your mouth?
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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.
#13
My Best Friend's Birthday Cake
Charity Angel 1 year ago
Two hemispherical cakes sandwiched together. You can get a tin to do them in.
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#14
So My Mom Made This For My 7-Year-Old Niece's Birthday. She Said, "They're Taking A Bubble Bath"
#15
This Was The Entertainment For My First Birthday Party. I'm The One In The Overalls
Giraffy Window 1 year ago (edited)
As well as the clown's. A grown a*s woman sat on their knee for a photo op. That's so WEIRD. I'd be making the same face. Also they look like Vincent D'Onofrio.
Load More Replies... Marcos Valencia 1 year ago
Whad did your parents expected when they hired Chunky the Grumpy for some entertainment.
flower petals 1 year ago
That clown looks like they’re having serious second thoughts about their career choice.. 🤡😶
#16
This Birthday Cake
Rebelliousslug 1 year ago
I feel like narcotics may have participated in this cake’s decoration
Uncle Schmickle 1 year ago
Perhaps this is a good method of trying to shock the person into giving up smoking ?
#17
What The Hell, Buca Di Beppo? Who Wants Their Kid's Birthday Party Overseen By The Pope?
Nonplussed Puss 1 year ago
The "Pope Room" is just a fun room in a place entirely based on Italian cultural and media kitsch.
Karen Krause 1 year ago
They apparently booked the Pope Room. Yes, that's a thing at Buca di Beppo. Each room has some Kitschy Italian theme.
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
it's strange, it looks like the 80s and it seems to be the Pope Benedict elected in 2005...?
flower petals 1 year ago (edited)
That creepy thing looks a bit like Mike Pence… Only the fly is missing! 🙃😆
Alina Mihai 1 year ago
Not sure why you got down downvoted. You're spot on.
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Trophy Husband 1 year ago
That's the theme of the whole restaurant, if you don't like it, you don't eat there
#18
An 80th Birthday Cake Was Shared On A Local Facebook Page To Advertise The Bakery. Just A Bit Tacky
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
It's really bitter tasting and would ruin the cake. Cough, not that I've ever tried anything like that. Cough.
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Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 year ago
It won’t make you James Bond, but it will make you Roger Moore….I’m crying!
Sunny Day 1 year ago
Threw a 50th birthday party for The Big Boss (keep in mind this was over 20 years ago). Everyone chipped in and got him a clock. He sent out an email thanking everyone, and mentioned "at least we didn't get him Cialis". Clueless coworker replies all and asked "what's Cialis? Is that part of a clock?"
#19
Not Sure Who I Feel Most Sorry For: The Birthday Boy, The Guests, Or The Cake
CPB Forevz 1 year ago
One person is 2, the other is 67, I'd say. So I think dirty grandpa chose the theme.
#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
SheamusFanFrom1987 1 year ago (edited)
Alright stop, and break out the Parmesan. Slice is back and he even brought Stilton XP
#21
Last Weekend, I Inadvertently Attended An 11-Year-Old's Playboy-Themed Birthday Party
Rebelliousslug 1 year ago
That’s just gross. I thought maybe they didn’t know what the logo was for until I saw the magazine.
BoredPossum 1 year ago
Oh, what a cute bunny... hey, I've seen that somewhere.
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Damned_Cat 1 year ago
I was once invited to a birthday party for a 3-year-old girl. The theme was Rocky Horror Picture Show. Attendees were asked to dress as any RHPS character except Frankenfurter or Columbia because those were the mom and dad's costumes.
Nonplussed Puss 1 year ago
"Maverick? Did your mother not like you?" Seems to be a pattern on poor judgement with the parents...
#22
What A Fantastic Way To Behave At Your 7-Year-Old's Birthday Party
Mike F 1 year ago
She wasn't vomiting uncontrollably in THIS pic, the others however...
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Anya Beboop 1 year ago
Grew up with an alcoholic parent and I'm still talking about it in therapy decades later. Stay sober for your loved ones.
Seanette Blaylock 1 year ago
I *really* hope there was at least one SOBER adult present to handle child care, including protecting them from the drunks.
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
they expose their privacy on social networks without reflection or restraint and they are surprised by the answers, I would never understand that
Anh Aline Vuo 1 year ago
So trashy. Poor kid....having an immature alcoholic as her mom really sucks.
#23
How Entitled Some People Can Be
Hiram's Friend 1 year ago
If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.
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Gee, OP makes it sound like there are a lot of people who aren't coming. I wonder why that would be.
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Hahaha. What? I think at a certain age you figure out that literally everyone who stays alive another year gets another birthday. That's the gift. You're alive. Don't get me wrong, I'd be upset if everyone forgot my birthday, but people send texts or call and that's all I need personally.
#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
Sinead Kenny 1 year ago
Honestly said the same, scrolled down and saw your comment
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David 1 year ago (edited)
The caption from the pic says Daddy, BP writes Dad. I think someone is confused. The term Daddy with the mentioning of spoiling and the heart emojis makes me think that is not her father, and someone is a bit confused.
IDK_Something 1 year ago
BP used the images and captions straight from the original posts on other sites. In this particular picture/title, it is *exactly* what's on the Reddit post.
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Hans Georg 1 year ago (edited)
Meanwhile in Europe we discuss if women can be topless on beaches and public swimming pools. The socks are more disturbing to me.
Michael None 1 year ago
Each society should be able to choose it's own appropriate level of clothing without being ridiculed by another.
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Evidently, This Was Rented For Some Guy's 75th Birthday. He Actually Looked Pretty Thrilled About It
Regina Holt 1 year ago
I was thinking the same thing. They took a Mini Cooper and created an abomination. And painted it with Pepto-Bismol.
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#26
Happy 14th Birthday. Let's Get Your First Tattoo. Love, Mom
NapQueen 1 year ago
If you haven't started growing hair, you're not old enough for a tattoo.....
Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago
I had hair on my head when I was born... God, could you imagine? I'd get a Rugrats tattoo or something
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Verena 1 year ago (edited)
Independent of age (horrid enough): Seriously? Numbers on arms? It is no shame to not know about this up to a certain age, but once you know, you'll avoid it. Google it, the first hit will tell you. Edit: According to the original Reddit, text says "My Brothers Keeper", US Jail connotation
Lee 1 year ago
I have my grandmother's date of birth tattooed on the same place and on the same arm as she had her concentration camp prisoner number tattoo.
Load More Replies... flower petals 1 year ago (edited)
It’s difficult to get a perfect view of the tattoo, but that looks like some lousy craftsmanship- borders on the illegible. Always ask to see work samples when choosing a tattoo artist, both drawings and texts, or you might have lifelong regrets.. And this at *14*..! Not okay!
Max Fox 1 year ago
Probably because no reputable tattoo artist would tattoo a 14 year old.
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#27
When You Want To Wish A Kid A Happy Birthday But You’re A Giant Rat
Katchen 1 year ago
I remember that from my childhood. It’s a movie poster where they’ve replaced “Jaws” with “Munch,” another Chuck E. Cheese character.
Load More Replies... Seanette Blaylock 1 year ago
According to his Wikipedia article, he was a rat from 1977 to 1992, and has been a mouse since 1993.
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#28
Worst Birthday Party Venue Of The Week
troufaki13 1 year ago
Is this like a fetish or something? It's the second post on toilet bday parties 🤢🤮
Nonplussed Puss 1 year ago
This is a Michael's or a JoAnn's. Party room is directly across from the (horrific) restroom.
Karen Krause 1 year ago
It's a Michael's. You're right, party room across from the restrooms.
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#29
I Want To Show My Father Entertaining My Childhood Birthday Parties
#30
A 16-Year-Old Boy's Birthday Cake With An E-Cigarette Decoration, Posted By His Mother
Coffeemama05 1 year ago
Life insurance for when he dies of either poor decisions or cancer or both
_physically_insane_(he/him) 1 year ago (edited)
Vaping is not 100% safe it’s 100% dangerous
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#31
This Nightmare Fuel Birthday Party
Uncanny 1 year ago
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.
Giraffy Window 1 year ago (edited)
Y'know all those linear spaces creatures? At one time they were successful, happy members of society. It only takes one bit of misfortune before you too could be lost, alone, no home, and scaring the s**t out of people stuck in the non-descript places you've taken to sheltering in. I actually like that white costume.
#32
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
Regina Holt 1 year ago
This is horrendous. I can't even imagine this being appropriate in any circumstance.
#33
What The Heck
AngelWingsYT 1 year ago
Someone very VERY high....or pregnant those are the 2 catagories for "weird af food cravings"
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#34
Worn To A 5-Year-Old’s Birthday Party
Uncanny 1 year ago
He looks like he’s not the most fastidious wiper on the planet, so he probably does. 🤢
Carole 1 year ago
Unfortunately it's slüt, not shït, which is much worse imo.
Load More Replies... SBocker78 1 year ago
I had a family member wear a t-shirt to a funeral that read "If it can't be fixed with duct tape, you haven't used enough".
Andrew Arons 1 year ago
I'd wear it intentionally just to make sure I never get invited to any more kids' birthday parties.😝
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
Just because you're invited, doesn't mean that you have to attend.
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AngelWingsYT 1 year ago
Id be "offended" if it werent for the fact 5 yr olds like SAY sh*t all the tine
#35
Because Encouraging Your Underage Child To Drink Is So Cool
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago (edited)
Yup for my friend's 16th birthday she and some of my friends were drinking. I chose not to tho. Completely normal here lol
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Emma S 1 year ago
This has got to be in the UK. I recognise the bottles of WKD blue. Lethal stuff because they taste like pop but contain vodka so you get pulled into a false sense of security.
Upstaged75 1 year ago
Some parents did this almost exactly 31 years ago, right before we graduated from high school. They thought they were being "cool" supplying alcohol for their daughter's grad party. After drinking at said party 4 kids in my class got in a car together and drove to another party. They never made it there. I hope all the "cool parent" points were worth the life of a beautiful young woman. Somehow I don't think HER parents saw it that way. :(
Thom Serveaux 1 year ago
Yup, if you're going to be the "cool parent" and let kids get intoxicated, you have to do the parent part and make sure they get home safe.
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JuJu 1 year ago
Hello USA, let me intoduce you to a couple countries, where you can drink before you can drive or go to war...
Michael None 1 year ago
What does the USA have to do with anything in the post? Or are you just looking for opportunities to bash the US?
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whiterabbit 1 year ago
Either they drink at your house while you're able to watch them or they drink somewhere else with no supervision. I'd rather know where my kid is at.
#36
I Saw This On Facebook. Mother Gets Her Teenage Son Tattooed For His Birthday
KillerKiwi 1 year ago
Depends on how old the kid is. But also, that’s kind of a big first tat, especially for a teen
Seanette Blaylock 1 year ago
A full-forearm tattoo of Mom's name. How to say you're a mama's boy who doesn't have emotional or skin room for a romantic partner....
#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
I’m sure this isn’t the oddest celebration at Costco. It was just a big surprise.
John Mosley 1 year ago
Former employee, no way it's for a worker. There is a break room but no one gets breaks at the same time so there is never anything for anyone. Worked there 5 years.
Load More Replies... Seanette Blaylock 1 year ago
They have decent pizza, as well as soft-serve ice cream, in the food court, there's a bakery for a cake, could be worse. Just hope one group didn't totally take over all the seating so no one else could grab lunch.
_physically_insane_(he/him) 1 year ago
Costco food is really good so I get going there for your birthday but balloons are just too much
#38
A Little Bit Of Self-Cringe From My 18th Birthday Party
Regina Holt 1 year ago
Were the masks part of the party, or were they just added to pic to hide your identity?
DelvianBlue 1 year ago
I think they're actual masks. If you zoom in enough you can see some light reflections and plastic straps.
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Someone I'm Friends With On Facebook Is Begging People To Send Her Money For Her Birthday
#40
No Way
Upstaged75 1 year ago
Someone had a Carly Rae Jepsen themed party? That's where they went wrong in the first place!
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Aubrie Allen 1 year ago
Today is my birthday and I made myself some brownies and burned them into a sheet of brown cement.
Auntriarch 1 year ago
Oh dear, I hope your birthday gets better from now! Have an auntly hug and a virtual slice of my chocolate truffle cake
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michael reid 1 year ago
Once my brother had a caterpillar cake. He loved that cake. He talked about it for years.
Charity Angel 1 year ago
I have had two caterpillar cakes over the years. My 21st, and this year, my thirty-(mumble)th. Loved and appreciated both very much.
Load More Replies... KillerKiwi 1 year ago
I’ve decided that for my 16th birthday I need a tattoo and a birthday cake with cigs on it
Charity Angel 1 year ago
I've got to admit, the pun was quite clever. Horrifically inappropriate, but still clever.
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Aubrie Allen 1 year ago
Today is my birthday and I made myself some brownies and burned them into a sheet of brown cement.
Auntriarch 1 year ago
Oh dear, I hope your birthday gets better from now! Have an auntly hug and a virtual slice of my chocolate truffle cake
Load More Replies... michael reid 1 year ago
Once my brother had a caterpillar cake. He loved that cake. He talked about it for years.
Charity Angel 1 year ago
I have had two caterpillar cakes over the years. My 21st, and this year, my thirty-(mumble)th. Loved and appreciated both very much.
Load More Replies... KillerKiwi 1 year ago
I’ve decided that for my 16th birthday I need a tattoo and a birthday cake with cigs on it
Charity Angel 1 year ago
I've got to admit, the pun was quite clever. Horrifically inappropriate, but still clever.
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