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September 30, 2009 10:27 AM

BirthdayCardFilter: Give me your best pun for this birthday card.

Making a b-day card for my younger brother. He's turning 23 in October and is in his first year of grad school for psychology. He just recently moved into his first apartment.

Currently, the back of the card is blank and this image is on the front.

Just trying to put a smile on his face when he gets this in the mail.

Thanks!

posted by lilgoyl to Grab Bag (17 answers total)

'This dog had a horrible wasting disease. He could not even negotiate a path around that ball to get to the bone he desperately wanted. He died soon after this card was designed. No one attended his funeral.

Hope all is well! Talk to you soon!

-Your name'
posted by Darth Fedor at 10:32 AM on September 30, 2009 [9 favorites]

"Now merely lacking one ball, Fido was closer than ever getting boned up."
posted by munchingzombie at 10:34 AM on September 30, 2009

"Zero gravity bone and ball kept Lakia amused right up through the firey re-entry."
posted by bondcliff at 10:39 AM on September 30, 2009 [2 favorites]

"Bone or ball? Ball or bone? Life is full of decisions. Looks like you're making the right ones. Happy Birthday!"
posted by bunny hugger at 10:45 AM on September 30, 2009

"Sometimes, a bone is just a bone."
posted by jquinby at 10:48 AM on September 30, 2009 [2 favorites]

I know there's a good pavlov joke here somewhere.
posted by Jon_Evil at 10:56 AM on September 30, 2009

"Observe our analysand: Fido's lack of proper socialization in early puppyhood left him with a sublimated desire for the bone as a stand-in phallus to replace his father. However the ball he does not desire, as it is symbolic of his mother whom he internalized after suffering a melancholic separation, thus negating the need for outward maternal symbols."

A bit long, but maybe he will find it funny.
posted by Sova at 10:57 AM on September 30, 2009 [1 favorite]

"Just like Lance Armstrong at a strip club, Fido had one ball and a bone."
posted by inturnaround at 10:57 AM on September 30, 2009 [2 favorites]

"I hope some lucky dog gets slobber all over your bone and ball. Happy Birthday!"

This is, of course, reliant on coming from a family with questionable taste.
posted by coryinabox at 11:00 AM on September 30, 2009

Make no bones about it, I want you to have a ball on your Birthday.
posted by studentbaker at 11:00 AM on September 30, 2009 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Ok, wow. You guys are good! I have to mail the card in about an hour, so I'll wait until then to mark the one I choose.

But really, they're all great based on the little info I provided!

Thanks everyone!
posted by lilgoyl at 11:07 AM on September 30, 2009

"It seemed Bek was always waiting for that damn bell to ring"
posted by Acacia at 11:12 AM on September 30, 2009 [1 favorite]

Best answer: Age-inappropriate sparkling plastic two-dimensional cartoon dalmatian wishes you a happy 23rd birthday!

(bone and ball also send their regards)
posted by fire&wings at 11:17 AM on September 30, 2009 [2 favorites]

You'll know it was a great party when you wake up with glitter on your balls.
posted by applemeat at 11:25 AM on September 30, 2009

Even Fido had to admit this game was a lot more fun than the little cards with the black ink all over them. Happy Birthday!
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 11:34 AM on September 30, 2009

Response by poster: Card's in the mail - thanks all!
posted by lilgoyl at 12:00 PM on September 30, 2009

:)
posted by fire&wings at 12:58 PM on September 30, 2009