Original ‘Happy Birthday’ Meme for Coworkers

Don’t you just love getting a ridiculous or funny meme for your birthday? I think we all do. It makes us laugh, shows that someone cares, and it’s really thoughtful. It's so simple, and yet so effective and fun. 

We know you came here looking for inspiration, and we’re going to give it to you. Get silly, cute, heartfelt, and even uncomfortably relatable memes here. Let’s have some fun, fellow inmates - sorry, we mean coworkers!

Quick Overview

A happy birthday meme for a coworker is a funny, lighthearted, and even cute message sent via social media, or an internal communications app like Slack. Memes can be found on popular sites such as Pinterest, Instagram, and GIPHY, or generated from scratch using meme software. 

Table of Contents

• 20 Happy Birthday memes for coworkers
• Conclusion: Why memes work well as birthday messages
• FAQs: Happy birthday memes for coworkers

1. The office hero/heroine

If your birthday person is also the team’s refreshment runner, they will appreciate this message. 

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2. The Out of Office(OOO) enthusiast 

Some coworkers just love tech and catchphrases and use OOO as often as possible. An OOO-related birthday wish should make their day. 

3. Spreadsheet wizard

You just have to feel for some colleagues. Before their birthday cake even arrives, they have a full-on fight with Excel, making it do impossible things. We don’t call them wizards for nothing. 

4. Cake is mandatory

Most of us have had this kind of coworker at some point. Don’t talk to them on their birthday until you bring cake. Here’s a funny birthday meme just for them. 

5. The deadline dodger

A little tongue-in-cheek, but hopefully well-intended. A birthday boy who’s always moving deadlines around will get the joke. 

Don’t just stop at birthday memes. How about you send a work anniversary meme? They’re a great way to acknowledge your colleague’s hard work and dedication in a funny way. 

6. Email ninja

The perfect meme for a colleague who deals with their emails like they’re a ninja. If you’ve never seen anyone clear out their inbox like this, send them this birthday message. 

Hungry for even more inspiration? Find the best birthday messages for coworkers.

7. The meeting survivor

That coworker who’s always in meetings needs the right meme for their birthday celebration. Let’s face it, they’ve probably lost their sense of humor by now, so they need a bit of laughter. 

8. Slack reaction royalty

They seem to create emojis out of nothing, and yet they bring a smile to everyone’s face. Celebrate their special day with this great meme. 

9. Remotely present

For the guys and girls hanging out at home (aka the remote office), just loving on their pets and having a good time. Send them this meme on their big day. 

10. The printer whisperer

What’s the perfect birthday gift for a person who understands ‘printer’? Surprise your coworker with this meme that says, ‘I’ve seen what you do for us’.

11. Office plant ‘parent’

You just have to appreciate the person who knows how to keep the plants alive. Celebrate your coworker’s birthday with a meme that shows you admire this skill. 

12. Snack drawer guardian

The coworker with the sweet tooth, who protects the snack drawer with their life, will love this meme made just for them. 

13. Team meeting gladiator

When your colleague has lost all joy because they’re fighting the good fight, make them feel special with a meme that says, ‘I know how you feel’.

14. Spreadsheet birthday cake

You’re fond of your colleague, but they’re so busy formatting data in Excel, they hardly notice. This is the perfect picture to wish them a happy birthday. 

15. Coffee lifeline cat

Everyone loves cat memes - don’t they? Combine that with your coworker's favorite drink, and you have a winner. 

16. Keyboard confetti explosion

Forget about all those candles - there are too many. Celebrate with humor and a confetti explosion instead for the colleague who seems attached to their keyboard. 

17. HR friendly chaos

Age isn’t just a number for this colleague - it’s a whole vibe. When your co-worker is so full of life and fun that it’s hard to contain them, celebrate their day with this post. 

18. The Dwight Lookalike

Do you have a coworker who looks just like Dwight from ‘The Office’? If they have the same sense of humor, this one will make their day. 

19. The first one to comment

Like to be the first to send a birthday message? Send some appreciation for your colleague with this message - they’ll have a good laugh that you’re always ahead of the curve. 

20. Time flies

Your coworker is another year older (but then so are you). Send them a message that acknowledges birthdays are coming around faster than they used to. 

21. Oprah mail

Remember when Oprah would give gifts to everyone in her audience? Send it when multiple birthdays are happening on the same day. 

Bonus memes: The classics reimagined

1. Remote worker vibes

2. Grumpy cat

3. Estelle Getty meme

Conclusion: Why memes work well as birthday messages

Memes have this lovely habit of sliding right past workplace awkwardness and landing on the sweet spot where humor brings out the best in people. They work well as birthday messages because they are easy to find or create, and they’re low-pressure. 

Because memes belong to internet culture, they feel communal instead of corporate. It has been shown that laughter in the workplace can lower stress and increase feel-good hormones. [1]. 

And finally, humor connects people. When a good meme lands, everyone is affected by the boost in morale. And if you feel like you’ll forget, then automate your messages 👇

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FAQs: Happy birthday meme for coworker

1. Can I send a birthday message on a Slack public channel?

Yes, you can send a birthday message on a Slack public channel, unless your company has a rule against it. Sending coworkers messages on the public channel allows everyone to join the celebration and makes them feel special. For a more personal touch, you can create a message on a private channel. 

2. How can I make a birthday meme more personal?

To make a message more personal, send them a meme or comment that matches their personality. This is a sign that you know who they are and appreciate them. You can also acknowledge special achievements or shared memories. An ‘inside joke’ will also make a good birthday meme. 

3. How can I find the perfect birthday meme for my colleague?

You can find memes on a variety of platforms, like search engines, social media, or a dedicated GIF website. Create a meme about their favorite TV character, and send it to them on Slack. If they’re a Star Wars fan, use Google to help you find the perfect meme for them. For a younger coworker, use Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok. 

4. Is a meme like a virtual birthday card?

Yes, you could describe it like that. A meme is a visual message, either found online or created using a GIF website. It communicates to coworkers and friends that you remember their birthdays and want them to feel special on their big day. 

References:

1. The Psychological Benefits of Humor in the Workplace