Finding the perfect balance between love and a good old-fashioned roast is an art form. Laughter is the universal language of celebration, and sending hilarious birthday wishes is often the best gift you can give—mostly because it’s free, but also because it creates memories that last far longer than a store-bought card. In a world … Read more
I once sent a birthday meme to someone who did not think it was funny. Not offensive. Not mean. Just — not funny to them. I could tell from the response. A polite “haha thanks” with a period at the end. The period is the tell. Nobody who genuinely laughed puts a period after “haha.” … Read more
I sent a funny birthday message to my aunt once. Wrong aunt. Not wrong in the sense that it was mean or inappropriate. Wrong in the sense that it was written for someone who appreciated dry self-deprecating humour and my aunt — the one who actually received it — did not. She responded with three … Read more