Write a birthday card message that does not sound like every other one

You are stood in the queue with a blank card and a pen, and every line you think of sounds like it came free with the envelope. Give it one real detail, a memory, a joke only you two get, and it writes something that actually sounds like you wrote it, plus a shorter backup for a smaller card.

Write a short, warm birthday message for {RECIPIENT_NAME}, based on what the user tells you about them. Ask for one specific detail: a shared memory, an in joke, or something true about this exact year of their life, and use it as the anchor of the message rather than a generic well wish.

Keep the message to two or three sentences, suitable for the inside of a card. Avoid stock phrases like "another year older and wiser" or "hope all your wishes come true" unless the user specifically asks for something traditional. Match the tone the user describes: [funny, sincere, a bit cheeky, formal]. Offer one version first, then a second shorter option in case the card has less room.