Blake started out scribbling in cards over 30 years ago. Though his handwriting is mostly unchanged, the content has improved.
80 is a big milestone! Whether your birthday wish is inspirational or humorous, make it a good one!
What to Write
Being lucky enough to wish someone turning 80 a happy birthday doesn't make writing in their birthday card any easier. This birthday marks a huge milestone. With this card, you have the opportunity to acknowledge a long and meaningful life.
80 is beyond average life expectancy, so reaching this age is a blessing. Likewise, people at this age are a blessing to be around and there's a lot to learn from them, even if you don't agree with everything they say. Use the following examples to help you come up with a great birthday wish for the new 80-year-old in your life.
Your birthday message does not have to be long to be impactful.
Funny Wishes
It's okay to write something funny in these cards. If you make it to 80, then you probably have a sense of humor. Your card can help the birthday boy or girl not take their age too seriously.
1. How much would you be worth at your age if you were wine? Not as much as you're worth to me, my friend.
2. You are the youngest 80-year-old I know.
3. I can't believe you are 80. You don't look as old as a 70-year-old who has aged 10 years.
4. It seems like you were in your 70s just yesterday! Oh wait, you were.
5. Remember when you were hitting your first milestone at 10 years old? I don't. I wasn't even born yet.
6. You're not in your 70s anymore. Good thing 80 is the new 60.
7. Don't let anyone in their 90s tell you that you're too young to do anything. You have a maturity beyond your years despite your youthful looks.
If you use one of these messages in your card, try to add a personal aspect about your relationship with the birthday-person do give your words more meaning.
8. It's a good thing you've had 80 years to develop your sense of humor because I'm relying on you to say something funny.
9. If you have the best birthday you have ever had, then today will be better than at least 80 days of your life. Most people can't say that.
10. At your age, you no longer want to hear, "You look good for your age." That's not saying much at 80.
11. At 80 years old, I am sure that you don’t want to waste a lot of time reading a long message in your card, so I will keep this one short. You inspire me!
12. You are twice as old as a 40-year-old, which means you are twice the fun.
13. You have experienced a lot. If there is something to learn, you have learned it. The key now is trying to remember it all.
14. Enjoy your 80s, because you probably won't remember much of them when you're 90.
15. Once you hit 80, time speeds up. Everything else seems to speed up too.
Whether you buy a card or make your own, the message inside is what counts. Don't rush it!
Sincere Messages
1. You definitely wear 80 well. Reaching 80 is a great accomplishment, but you make it seem easy and effortless. Enjoy your special day!
2. You are the most active 80-year-old I know. I can only hope to be as active and productive when I turn 80. I wish you many more fruitful years.
3. Wishing you a grand and glorious 80th birthday! May your heart be filled with happiness.
4. You have successfully navigated through 80 years of life! Way to go!
5. Enjoy this special day and prepare for many more.
6. They say that wisdom is not measured in years, but there is a wealth of wisdom to be found in the 80 years that you have as experience.
7. You are 80 today, but you don’t look a day over 60. Your joy and passion have preserved you well, and I wish you many more wonderful years.
Think about what you admire most about the 80-year-old and incorporate that into your message.
8. A lot can happen in 80 years. You have written many stories over your life, but you are not finished yet. Enjoy your 80th birthday and preparing for the next chapter.
9. Let’s see: You have seen World War II, the Korean War, the war in Vietnam, and the rise of the Beatles. You could teach a history class from your own perspective.
10. Turning 80 represents a great deal of knowledge and wisdom.
11. You have made many sacrifices in eighty years and set an example that I hope to follow. Thanks for being such an inspiration.
12 .You have taught me so much in my life, but I know I have a lot more to learn from you. I look forward spending more time absorbing your wisdom.
13. They say that age is just a number, but it is so much more than that. Your 80 years are especially remarkable. You have taught me many lessons, simply by the way you live your life.
14. There are those that attempt to teach through long speeches, but you have demonstrated your lessons in life simply by living yours over the last 80 years.
You can combine several of these example wishes into a longer-form birthday message if you have plenty of room in your card.
15. You are truly an awesome inspiration. Here’s to many more fruitful years.
16. In the 80 years that you have lived on this planet, you have done much to leave a legacy that will last. Enjoy your 80th!
17. What does it feel like to have seen 8 decades of life and accomplishments? It has to feel great to have seen so much and to be able to talk about it with those you love.
18. I was just thinking how funny it would be to watch you attempt to blow out 80 candles, but I decided to let you slide on this one. Having successfully endured 80 years has earned you a pass.
19. You have set a high standard over the last 80 years that I aspire to reach.
20. You have brought so many moments of joy and happiness in other's lives. I hope that your 80th birthday is filled with abundance.
21. You have done so many remarkable and unforgettable things in your life. I simply want to wish you a remarkable and unforgettable 80th birthday.
22. You are deserving of much honor for all that you have done in your 80 years. The world is a better place because you are in it. Enjoy your special day.
Don't feel like you have to choose between a funny and sincere message. You can make a meaningful statement in the body of your note, then finish it off with something light and humorous.
Poems About being 80
80-Year-Old Clown
I heard old people like poetry
So I started writing this down
But you're not really old
So I won't make you frown
Acrostic Poem
Entertaining
Intelligent
Generous
Humorous
Trustworthy
Youthful
If the birthday person is your parent or grandparent, be sure to remind them how much their influence has impacted you in positive ways.
Wishes for Grandparents
• As I think about you turning 80, I'm grateful for the blessing you have been my entire life. You're still the perfect age to by my grandparent.
• Your favorite grandchild would like to wish you a happy 80th birthday.
• Now that you are 80, you can tell stories to prove how easy kids have it these days. Could you text me your stories?
• I can't believe you are already 80. It seems like it was just my short lifetime ago that you were in your 50s.
• I thought that having grandchildren was supposed to keep you young. I must not be doing my job. I guess I'll just have to keep you young at heart.
• It's hard to imagine you as anything other than my grandparent. I've only been around for a few of the 8 decades that you have!
• Knowing an 80-year-old is already cool, but having a grandparent turn 80 is even better.
• I'm already looking forward to telling you happy birthday on your 90th, and every year between now and then.
King Bee on July 17, 2022:
Wishes for Grandparents
1. As I think about you turning 80, I'm grateful for the blessing you have been my entire life. You're still the perfect age to
bemy grandparent.
The Shaare Zedek UK Family on March 22, 2022:
You are deserving of much honour for all that you have done in your 80 years. The world is a better place because you are in it. We truly hope you enjoy your special day.
With much love,
Simi, Emilie, Yasmin, Emma, Katie, James and Gail.
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Here are some 80th birthday messages that work for anyone, whether it's a friend or family member.
• Remember, 80 is just a number – a BIG, round number. Have a great birthday, and congratulations on reaching a major milestone.
• Congratulations on eight decades of life! You've seen the world change tremendously, been through many personal hardships and triumphs, and guess what? You turned out all right.
• Best wishes on your big day, and all the days to come.
• Happy 80th Birthday! It took you awhile, but you've finally aged to perfection.
• Happy Birthday to the youngest 80-year-old I know. Maybe by the time you're 90 I'll be able to keep up with you!
• Happy Birthday to someone who has seen a lot in his 80 years… and forgotten most of it!
• 80 years old and still going strong! Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
• Sorry, you're still too vibrant and sexy to turn 80. Maybe next year.
Mom
• A very special lady is turning 80. Happy Birthday, Mom!
• 80 years old and still the prettiest mom in the world. Happy Birthday!
• Happy 80th Birthday to a lady who could probably still run me down and spank my butt if she had a mind to.
Dad
Here are some birthday wishes specifically for a dad turning 80. If you're looking for a funny message, you might also want to check out this list of “old man” birthday wishes.
• Happy 80th Birthday, Dad! I feel blessed that I've been able to have you in my life all these years, and I look forward to many more.
• Happy 80th Birthday to the man who taught me everything I know… which sadly, isn't much. Clearly your teaching skills aren't the best, but you're a great dad anyway!
• Congrats on turning 80, Dad! I'd tell you to slow down, but I know you wouldn't get the message due to that selective hearing problem you have.
Grandma
Have a grandma turning the big 8-0? Here are some birthday wishes you can send to her.
• Happy 80th Birthday, Grandma! Will I get to be as cool as you when I'm your age?
• Happy Birthday to the cutest 80-year-old lady in town. I guess spoiling your grandkids is one way to stay young.
• Happy 80th Birthday to my sweet, fun, and all-around amazing Grandma!
Grandpa
Finally, here are some birthday messages you can use if your grandpa is the one turning 80.
• Hey Grandpa, what did the pirate say on his 80th birthday? Aye Matey! Get it? I'm eighty!
• Happy 80th Birthday, Grandpa! Hope you're planning to stick around, because I'll be needing you in my life for many years to come.
• 80 years old, and still the same ornery, hilarious, inspiring, mischievous Grandpa that I've loved my whole life. Happy Birthday!
An 80th birthday is a great achievement, living 8 decades on this earth. They have lived and experienced many things throughout their life, shaping them to be the person they are today. Show your warmth and appreciation with some warm and perhaps cheeky words with your 80th birthday wishes.
Not sure what to words to put in your 80th birthday wishes? Below you will find a range of beautiful and funny 80th birthday wishes to show your appreciation for all that they are as well as taking the edge off them becoming another year older.
80th birthday wishes
You have accomplished many amazing things over the course of your life, raising the bar to anyone who reaches the age of 80. My 80th birthday wishes to you is that you continue your passion with the zest of life and have an amazing birthday!
You have always been a forgetful, complaining and OVERLY cautious driver. So you turning 80 won't really change much. Ha-Ha! Only joking, Happy 80th birthday!
Age will eventually show in our face and our bodies. Though the most important things is that it doesn't show in our spirit. Happy 80th birthday and may you continue to enjoy the gift called life.
Life has come around full circle so you can now start acting like a child again. Happy 80th birthday!
To one of the most inspirational human beings I know. My 80th birthday wishes for you is that you continue to live your life the way it should be, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Wishing a happy birthday to an 80 year old who defines what it means to age with grace and beauty. May you enjoy this wonderful milestone with the ones who love you so dearly.
Happy 80th birthday to a person who simply refuses to comply with the rules of aging.
People like you don't just happen. Just like a fine wine, they only get better with age. Happy 80th birthday and may you continue to enjoy the simple things in life.
Milestones are the markers of the strong. My 80th birthday wishes to you is that you celebrate and enjoy it all year long.
On this 80th birthday of yours, its a special time to say, your loved and thought about, each and every day. Happy birthday and may all of your desires come true.
Wishing you all the joy and happiness on your 80th birthday!
The aging pessimist focus on increasing numbers whilst the aging optimist focuses on increasing blessings. Happy 80th birthday! May you continue your optimism for many more years to come.
Wishing you love, warmth and laughter. Not just for today, but for every day hereafter. Happy 80th birthday!
Happy 80th birthday to someone who refuses to conform to the the rules of aging! May you one day share with my your secret.
As I have grown older, I have learned to love your countless stories more and more. On your 80th birthday, I wish you the health and vitality to continue to create many more.
I consider myself lucky to have someone so special like you in my life. On this 80th birthday of yours, may you continue to be blessed with love, health and happiness for many more years to come.
Happy 80th birthday! On this amazing milestone, may you continue to become even more wiser and stronger!
To one of the inspirational figures to those who know and love you. Happy 80th birthday! May this day be filled with joy and happiness as we celebrate this milestone together.
Happy 80th birthday to the youngest 80 year old I have ever met!
You aren't 80 years old, you are 8 decades young. Happy 80th birthday, may all of your hearts desires come true.
Happy 80th birthday! They say that time flies when you are having the time of your life. It must be for you because you look and act so young.
Happy 80th birthday! You are the prime example of 80 being the new 60!
Happy birthday to the only 80 year old I know that act half their age. May you continue to be a pain in my side for many more fun filled years to come.