Enter: Birthday jokes. A simple “happy birthday!” often doesn’t cut it, whether via text message, email or handwritten card.

Do you go the humorous route? Slap on the sentiments? Or something in between? Thankfully, we’ve covered all the happy birthday phrasing for your brother you need with the 50 ideas below.

Friends are the family we choose, and if you ask us, it’s always a good idea to say just how much they mean to you. One of ...