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"Today is yours," we tell people on their birthday. "Enjoy it."

But sadly, nobody, not even Einstein, has owned that much time. If any. And in case we forget, the universe likes to remind us of that.

Bought 60 doughnuts for the office to celebrate? Too bad, you'll need to self-isolate and work from home. Baked yourself a cake? Oops, the floor ate it all.

So what do we do when we get the short end of the stick? The only thing there's left. Laugh. Here's an exclusive Bored Panda list of the most unfortunate birthdays. Enjoy!

#1

I Was The Only One Who Turned Up To My B-Day Party. So I Got Some Balloon Friends To Join

I Was The Only One Who Turned Up To My B-Day Party. So I Got Some Balloon Friends To Join

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#2

The Worst Birthday Card I've Ever Gotten

The Worst Birthday Card I've Ever Gotten

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Birthday rituals are historical and universal events, which have been around since the prehistoric era. But in ancient history, only the privileged had birthdays; the "parties" were solely reserved for kings and nobility members.

Familiar birthday customs and symbols are currently seen among most cultures, however, some people have adopted unique traditions, characterized by their values and way of life.

For example, in ancient Japan, children often died young, so nowadays, in addition to their actual parties, they participate in the 7-5-3 celebration (Shichi-go-san), held on November 15. The name refers to the ages of the children celebrated: any child who reaches age three, boys who reach age five, and girls who reach age seven. They put on fine clothing and visit a religious shrine in thankfulness for their health.

#3

My Kid During His Birthday Safari

My Kid During His Birthday Safari

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#4

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

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#5

Thank You, Facebook

Thank You, Facebook

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Another interesting tradition is in Nepal, where it's considered good luck for the birthday girl or boy to have brightly colored rice yogurt smeared on their forehead. There may be cake, there may be gifts, but colorful, delicious, and sticky yogurt? Almost always.

Interestingly, ancient Greeks also celebrated their gods' birthdays. And we're having their "leftovers" even today. The Greeks had a tradition where they would bake a special cake made of wheat, honey, olive oil, and cheese. It was sometimes made into a lunar shape to honor the goddess Artemis. In honor of her beauty, candles were put on the cake to make it glow.

#6

It Was Supposed To Say Happy Birthday Lizard (Her Nickname)

It Was Supposed To Say Happy Birthday Lizard (Her Nickname)

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#7

Today’s My Birthday. No One Could Make It Over For Pizza And Games, The Power Went Out And I Twisted My Ankle Because I Couldn’t See Coming Down The Stairs

Today’s My Birthday. No One Could Make It Over For Pizza And Games, The Power Went Out And I Twisted My Ankle Because I Couldn’t See Coming Down The Stairs

It’ll be me, the guitar, and some tears tonight. Happy 20th to me!

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#8

Everyone Including My Parents Forgot It Was My Birthday Today, So I Improvised

Everyone Including My Parents Forgot It Was My Birthday Today, So I Improvised

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#9

My Friend's 16th Birthday Was On 9/11

My Friend's 16th Birthday Was On 9/11

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Maddie Star ⭐
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like this pic, seems very heartless. posing sad face in front of a seen of mass murder. people forced to chose between a fall of being ingulfed by flames.

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

At least she is around to celebrate her birthday,the poor souls who lost their lives will never get to celebrate another moment,and their devastated families will forever have that heartache.So ignorant and self indulgent. I would be ashamed to have a photo taken like this,let alone post it and boast about it.

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

I assume a lot of people have their birthday on that day.

Kayla J
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was actually just reading a story last night about how several of the victims were celebrating their birthday that day. It was in a profile of a man who places a white rose at the victim's name at the memorial for someone's birthday everyday of the year which I thought was really special especially when family members can't always make it.

Tamra Stiffler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least she'll get to celebrate birthdays, unlike many of the people on the screen behind her. This is utterly tasteless.

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No one cares about Pearl Harbor any more. When this 16 year old is 50, no one will care about 9/11 either.

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Kirsten Kerkhof
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I teach at aviation college where we train aircraft technicians. One of them was born on 11 September 2001. Auspicious date to become an aircraft professional IMO.

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

I don't get how it's so disgusting to post this photo. It's just a photo that fits the post - "Worst Birthdays"

Danielle Terese
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because she is taking what is usually a funny picture (pouting with a birthday cake) in front of scenes of people losing their lives in horrific ways. She's posing in front of people burning to death.

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

And this year, she'll turn 36. I hope her party will be better.

Britt
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My childhood best friend turned 3 on 9/11. I always wondered if they still had a birthday party for her. Cuz, y’know, a 3 year old isn’t going to understand what’s going on, but I doubt any of the adults felt like partying that day.

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

It was a whole lot of people's birthday that day. Roughly 1 out of every 365 people had a birthday that day.

backatya
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no one showed up I guess because they were in the building? Don't frown at least you're still alive to eat cake

Maple Chan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 2 friends whose birthday fell on 9/11 as well. Let me tell you- I haven't forgotten their birthdays since. :/

Terry Reauxper
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone else notice that she had bruises on her neck and arm, and a red-turning-black eye?

Blaze Fitzwater
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just watched the first 9/11 episode on Hulu. It was so good but I cried hard at footage that was censored on the news.

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

I Know that feeling MH17 planecrash happend on my birthday. Very odd feeling is that..

Anthony Mann
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cousin's birthday is on 9/11. She lives just a short drive from the Pentagon. (she's lived there since the 90's, and was at home when the Pentagon was attacked)

Leo Domitrix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah. My friend's birthday is 9/11. She asked us to ocelelbrate it 9/12 from now on.

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

My friend flew to the UK that day. I think I was more nervous for him than he was for himself!

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the most cursed birthsday ever right next to halloween and christmas

Al Cook
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I was 16 that year too. I still remember everything about that day so vividly. It's the event that has shaped my world view more than any other in my lifetime. Now, given what's happening in Afghanistan, I worry we'll see something similar or worse some time soon, and all the effort and lives sacrificed in the war on terror will have to be repeated because we've just thrown it all away in the space of a few weeks. Trump should never have negotiated with the Taliban, but Biden has been an appauling leader, and really hope everyone is sensible enough not to vote for him and his ilk in future.

Peter Weir
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yours an millions more...move on and turn the page...(forget about 9/11) if you dwell on this then you will never get over it....

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her parents: "Young lady, what the hell did you wish for????" her: poker face

Stephanie Keith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are implying she wished for that attack to happen? Goodness I really hope that is not what you're getting at. To even think like that is just awful. Or to joke like that is awful.

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Over time, the birthday cake spread throughout the world. It is often thought that China was the first to bake a cake for a child's first birthday, but it's probably the Germans who actually modernized this tradition in the 18th century and made it what we know today.

German cakes typically included candles, one for each year the person had lived plus one more for good luck that they would survive the next. The Germans were also the first to start making a wish when blowing out the candles.

#10

My Quarantine Birthday Is Going Well

My Quarantine Birthday Is Going Well

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#11

Me And All The Friends I Invited To My Birthday

Me And All The Friends I Invited To My Birthday

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#12

Bought 60 Doughnuts For The Office Today To Celebrate My 20th Birthday, Only To Be Told I Need To Self Isolate/Work From Home For The Next Week

Bought 60 Doughnuts For The Office Today To Celebrate My 20th Birthday, Only To Be Told I Need To Self Isolate/Work From Home For The Next Week

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#13

Someone Threw Away The Rest Of My Birthday Cake Before I Was Able To Take It Home

Someone Threw Away The Rest Of My Birthday Cake Before I Was Able To Take It Home

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#14

Did This At Football Practice. On My Birthday

Did This At Football Practice. On My Birthday

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#15

Someone Cut The Cake That Was For Me Today At Work Without Telling Anyone In The Break Room

Someone Cut The Cake That Was For Me Today At Work Without Telling Anyone In The Break Room

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#16

It’s My Birthday. It’s Also The Only Day My Doctor Could Remove My 3 Kidney Stones (Laser Lithotripsy)

It’s My Birthday. It’s Also The Only Day My Doctor Could Remove My 3 Kidney Stones (Laser Lithotripsy)

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#17

Mom Made Me A Birthday Cake Last Year. Didn't Leave Enough Room To Dot The Exclamation Point

Mom Made Me A Birthday Cake Last Year. Didn't Leave Enough Room To Dot The Exclamation Point

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#18

Someone Stole My Professor's Birthday Cupcakes That He Left In His Room For Today

Someone Stole My Professor's Birthday Cupcakes That He Left In His Room For Today

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#19

Whole Foods Prime Delivery For My Mom's Birthday

Whole Foods Prime Delivery For My Mom's Birthday

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#20

How My Friend Is Celebrating His Birthday Today

How My Friend Is Celebrating His Birthday Today

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#21

When You Get A Cake For Your Birthday And You’re Older Brother Eats It Before You Celebrate Your Birthday

When You Get A Cake For Your Birthday And You’re Older Brother Eats It Before You Celebrate Your Birthday

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#22

Absolutly No One Remembered My Birthday Except Another Person Who Has The Same Birthday As Me And Gave Me A Pen

Absolutly No One Remembered My Birthday Except Another Person Who Has The Same Birthday As Me And Gave Me A Pen

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#23

It's My Birthday. I'm In The Hospital And They Don't Know What's Wrong

It's My Birthday. I'm In The Hospital And They Don't Know What's Wrong

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#24

Well, That's Annoying

Well, That's Annoying

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#25

Turned 26 Today, Contact Fell Out While Walking Into Work, Tried To Rub My Eye To Help The Irritation While Looking Down, And Walked Into A Brick Wall. Happy Birthday To Me

Turned 26 Today, Contact Fell Out While Walking Into Work, Tried To Rub My Eye To Help The Irritation While Looking Down, And Walked Into A Brick Wall. Happy Birthday To Me

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#26

Had To Have Emergency Surgery To Get My Appendix Removed This Morning. Oh And It's My Birthday

Had To Have Emergency Surgery To Get My Appendix Removed This Morning. Oh And It's My Birthday

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#27

My Mom Made Me A Pan Of Brownies For My Birthday, And My Son Insisted On To Carrying Them On The Way Home

My Mom Made Me A Pan Of Brownies For My Birthday, And My Son Insisted On To Carrying Them On The Way Home

Got back and somehow they ended up with a giant footprint in them.

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#28

Happy Birthday, Hope You Didn’t Want A Cake

Happy Birthday, Hope You Didn’t Want A Cake

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#29

Decided To Work On My Birthday Today, Was Going To Leave Early But Instead 3 People Called Out So Here I Am 12 And A Half Hours In And Still Going. Happy Birthday To Me

Decided To Work On My Birthday Today, Was Going To Leave Early But Instead 3 People Called Out So Here I Am 12 And A Half Hours In And Still Going. Happy Birthday To Me

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#30

My Mom Ordered A TV (Delivered By FedEx) For Me For My Birthday. We Just Opened It Up To Turn It On And...

My Mom Ordered A TV (Delivered By FedEx) For Me For My Birthday. We Just Opened It Up To Turn It On And...

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#31

The USPS Cares. About Stealing Your Birthday Money Sent From Your Poor Grandmother

The USPS Cares. About Stealing Your Birthday Money Sent From Your Poor Grandmother

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#32

This Was My Dad's Boat On Our 2nd Time Out After Buying It. It Was Also On My Birthday

This Was My Dad's Boat On Our 2nd Time Out After Buying It. It Was Also On My Birthday

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#33

Homeless On My Birthday And Out Of Gas. Such Is Life I Guess

Homeless On My Birthday And Out Of Gas. Such Is Life I Guess

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#34

Birthday Gift From My Family To My Introverted Self So I'll Have "Someone To Talk To"

Birthday Gift From My Family To My Introverted Self So I'll Have "Someone To Talk To"

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#35

My Mom Wanted To Surprise Me With A Delivery Of My Favorite Pizza & Ice Cream From Ohio To LA For My Birthday. UPS Lost The Package For 2 Days And Delivered On The 3rd - Refused Refund

My Mom Wanted To Surprise Me With A Delivery Of My Favorite Pizza & Ice Cream From Ohio To LA For My Birthday. UPS Lost The Package For 2 Days And Delivered On The 3rd - Refused Refund

She packed it in a cooler on ice & shipped via UPS for $350+ so it could be delivered the next day during my birthday party.

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#36

I Tested Positive For Covid-19 On My Birthday

I Tested Positive For Covid-19 On My Birthday

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#37

One Of My Dogs Decided The Best Way To Start My Birthday Was To Get Sprayed By A Skunk Right Before We Went To Bed And Now Our Whole House Smells Like Skunk

One Of My Dogs Decided The Best Way To Start My Birthday Was To Get Sprayed By A Skunk Right Before We Went To Bed And Now Our Whole House Smells Like Skunk

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#38

My Little Brother Had His Appendix Removed On His 11th Birthday

My Little Brother Had His Appendix Removed On His 11th Birthday

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#39

Today Is My Birthday And This Is What Should Have Become My Cake

Today Is My Birthday And This Is What Should Have Become My Cake

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#40

At My 30th Birthday, One Of My Friends Dropped His Phone On The Cake. One Of My Best Memory And One Of His Worst

At My 30th Birthday, One Of My Friends Dropped His Phone On The Cake. One Of My Best Memory And One Of His Worst

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#41

Yesterday, On My Birthday, Some Lady Decided To Cut Across Traffic And Hit Me Head On

Yesterday, On My Birthday, Some Lady Decided To Cut Across Traffic And Hit Me Head On

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#42

My Parents Gave Me This As A Birthday Present Today. For When I Leave Home And Want To Travel

My Parents Gave Me This As A Birthday Present Today. For When I Leave Home And Want To Travel

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#43

Today Is My Birthday, And All I Can Do Due To Restrictions Is Buy A Whole Box Of Donuts For Myself

Today Is My Birthday, And All I Can Do Due To Restrictions Is Buy A Whole Box Of Donuts For Myself

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#44

Kid Spitting All Over The Cake

Kid Spitting All Over The Cake

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#45

I Ate It Anyway. 4 Hours Of Baking, Half An Hour Before My Bday BBQ, Dropped On The Ground. And Every Piece Was Savored

I Ate It Anyway. 4 Hours Of Baking, Half An Hour Before My Bday BBQ, Dropped On The Ground. And Every Piece Was Savored

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#46

Social Distancing During My Birthday

Social Distancing During My Birthday

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#47

My Husband Baked Me A Cake For My Birthday And Put It In The Oven So Our Dogs Couldn't Get It. I Was Not Aware And Turned On The Oven

My Husband Baked Me A Cake For My Birthday And Put It In The Oven So Our Dogs Couldn't Get It. I Was Not Aware And Turned On The Oven

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#48

Bought Myself A Birthday Cake Yesterday. Then The Rest Of My Family Found It

Bought Myself A Birthday Cake Yesterday. Then The Rest Of My Family Found It

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#49

My Friends And I Went Out To Celebrate One Of My Friend’s Birthday, Only To Come Back To Have My Friend’s $7000 Camera Stolen On His B-Day

My Friends And I Went Out To Celebrate One Of My Friend’s Birthday, Only To Come Back To Have My Friend’s $7000 Camera Stolen On His B-Day

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#50

My Mom Sent Me A Birthday Care Package From Cross Country With My Favorite Candy. This Is What LA Heat Did To My Precious Milk Duds

My Mom Sent Me A Birthday Care Package From Cross Country With My Favorite Candy. This Is What LA Heat Did To My Precious Milk Duds

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#51

The Delivery Note Got Put Inside The Card Instead Of A Birthday Message

The Delivery Note Got Put Inside The Card Instead Of A Birthday Message

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#52

Birthday Balloons Caught On Rose Bush As I Brought Them In

Birthday Balloons Caught On Rose Bush As I Brought Them In

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#53

My 30th Is On Wednesday, Bought Myself Some AirPods Today As An Early B-Day Present. Already Lost Them. Now I’m Paying £10 A Month For A Year For This Box. Happy Birthday Me

My 30th Is On Wednesday, Bought Myself Some AirPods Today As An Early B-Day Present. Already Lost Them. Now I’m Paying £10 A Month For A Year For This Box. Happy Birthday Me

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#54

My Birthday Cake Was Delivered

My Birthday Cake Was Delivered

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#55

For My 30th Birthday I Figured Out Ice Cream Cakes Melt In The Fridge

For My 30th Birthday I Figured Out Ice Cream Cakes Melt In The Fridge

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#56

My Birthday Is On World Toilet Day

My Birthday Is On World Toilet Day

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#57

2 Days Ago It Was 65 Degrees. Today Is My Birthday

2 Days Ago It Was 65 Degrees. Today Is My Birthday

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#58

Spent All My Money On A Gold Bracelet For My 31st B-Day And Today I Look Down And It’s Gone. RIP

Spent All My Money On A Gold Bracelet For My 31st B-Day And Today I Look Down And It’s Gone. RIP

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#59

20th B-Day Cake From My Parents

20th B-Day Cake From My Parents

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#60

Got My Appendix Removed For My 20th Birthday

Got My Appendix Removed For My 20th Birthday

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#61

Husband Thought His Boss Gave Him Money For His Birthday

Husband Thought His Boss Gave Him Money For His Birthday

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#62

Found Out That I Had A Broken Bone In My Knee And Had To Have Surgery The Day Before My Birthday. Then Spend Most Of My Birthday In Hospital

Found Out That I Had A Broken Bone In My Knee And Had To Have Surgery The Day Before My Birthday. Then Spend Most Of My Birthday In Hospital

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#63

Wanted To Bake Myself A Birthday Cake But Didn't Have The Right Ingredients. Decided To Wing It Anyways. I Present To You: Turd Cake

Wanted To Bake Myself A Birthday Cake But Didn't Have The Right Ingredients. Decided To Wing It Anyways. I Present To You: Turd Cake

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#64

Sad Birthday To Me

Sad Birthday To Me

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#65

Spent My Birthday At Home Today. Everything, Including The Cake, Was Meh

Spent My Birthday At Home Today. Everything, Including The Cake, Was Meh

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#66

My Girlfriend Tried Making Pizza For Her Birthday

My Girlfriend Tried Making Pizza For Her Birthday

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#67

I Wanted To Make A Cake For My Cake Day

I Wanted To Make A Cake For My Cake Day

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#68

Birthdays. Covid-19 Style

Birthdays. Covid-19 Style

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#69

It's My 21st Birthday Today And My Birthday Gift This Morning Was Dropping My Phone On My Bedroom Floor

It's My 21st Birthday Today And My Birthday Gift This Morning Was Dropping My Phone On My Bedroom Floor

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Birthday Girl Left The Lid Off The Cake Box. The Dogs Thoroughly Enjoyed The Chocolate Bar Piñata Cake I Spend 2 Hours Making, No One Else Got A Crumb

Birthday Girl Left The Lid Off The Cake Box. The Dogs Thoroughly Enjoyed The Chocolate Bar Piñata Cake I Spend 2 Hours Making, No One Else Got A Crumb

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#71

Closing In On My 30th Birthday, And Starting To Get That Good Ol' Santa Claus Beard

Closing In On My 30th Birthday, And Starting To Get That Good Ol' Santa Claus Beard

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#72

Morning Coffee On My Birthday

Morning Coffee On My Birthday

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#73

Okay, Retrograde. I See You

Okay, Retrograde. I See You

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#74

My Favorite Picture Of My Son. That Time We Went To His Lil Homie's Bday Party And He Ate All The Cake

My Favorite Picture Of My Son. That Time We Went To His Lil Homie's Bday Party And He Ate All The Cake

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