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These 49+1 cupcake toppers make the number 50 the funny way. The 49 is just a 49, and the 1 is a tiny middle finger. I’m 48, so that’s kind of how I’ll be feeling about it in a year.
They were sent to me to try. After trying them out, I think they’re a playful way to mark a big birthday, as long as the birthday person has the sense of humor for it.
Quick Verdict
- Buy it if: the birthday person would laugh at a tiny rude gesture
- Skip it if: kids or coworkers will be at the party
- My favorite feature: the sparkle stays on the topper, not on your fingers
- Would I buy again? Yes, for the right group
What the 49+1 toppers look like up close
Each one is a shimmery black cutout on a little wooden pick. You get 24, split between two bags, all the same design. The back side is plain, so the front is the side to face out.
Gersoniel 24-Pack 49+1 Birthday Cupcake Toppers
Two dozen black 49+1 picks, ready to use straight out of the bag.
Gersoniel 49+1 topper specs
- Count: 24 toppers
- Topper size: about 2.36 x 1.18 inches
- Material: black glitter cardstock on wooden sticks
- Assembly: none, they come ready to use
- Recommended age: 14 and up
Who are 49+1 toppers for?
These are for someone turning 50 who’d laugh at a little rude humor about it. They’d be great for a surprise 50th, when you want the dessert table to get a reaction.
If that’s your crowd, the Superficial card game has the same kind of edgy humor. And if you still need a card to go with the cupcakes, I keep the Decorably 100 pack of birthday cards around so I’m not running to the store. For the rest of the big day, the birthday freebies list on Seeding Serendipity shows which brands hand out something free and which ones want a purchase first.
Does the glitter rub off on the cupcakes?
Not on mine. Before anything went near food, I rubbed one, and nothing came off on my finger. That’s a relief, because you don’t want to glitter bomb your cupcakes. They’re sturdy too. You could bend one if you tried, but they hold up.
Then I made cupcakes. I’m sure it’ll shock everybody that those are homemade. The first one I pushed all the way in hit the bottom, so I set the rest about halfway to sit higher. They’re the perfect size for a cupcake and they look cute.
Other ways to use them
I only used a few, and there’s still a whole second bag in the box. Put the rest in any other baked treat, or tuck them into favors where nobody’s going to eat them.
What I liked
- There’s nothing to put together. They’re ready to go.
- Two dozen goes a long way.
What to know before you buy 49+1 toppers
- Think about who’s coming. It’s a middle finger, so it’s wrong for a kids’ get-together or the office.
- They’re cardstock, not candy. Take them out before anyone takes a bite.
Questions about 49+1 cupcake toppers
Can you reuse 49+1 cupcake toppers?
I only used them once, so I can’t promise how they hold up after a second party. They’re cardstock on wooden sticks, so wipe the frosting off and keep them flat in the bag.
What age are these toppers made for?
14 and up. Between that and the middle finger, keep them for grown-ups.
Do they work on a full-size cake?
I only tried them on cupcakes. The sticks should push into a full cake the same way, and you can set them as deep as you need for the height you want.
How far do you push 49+1 toppers into a cupcake?
About halfway. The first one I pushed all the way down hit the bottom of the liner, so I set the others halfway and they stood up taller.
Are 49+1 toppers printed on both sides?
No. The back is plain, so turn the shiny side toward your guests.
Other 50th birthday toppers to compare
- Ephlyn 30 Pack Happy 50th Birthday Cupcake Toppers: A plain Happy 50th and Cheers to 50 set in gold glitter, for when the crowd isn’t in on the joke. You get 30, on bamboo sticks.
- JOYMEMO 36 Piece Over the Hill Cupcake Toppers: Trades the middle finger for old-age jokes. There are 8 different designs, and they’re printed on both sides, so the back looks finished too.
- ZHUOWEISM Vintage 1975 50th Birthday Cupcake Toppers: Black glitter like the 49+1 picks, but 5 different designs instead of one, including Vintage 1975. The pack has 30.
Would I bring 49+1 toppers to a 50th?
Yes. For someone with the right sense of humor, they’re a playful, fun way to celebrate.
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