The 'Birthday Makeup Slander' meme is a subgenre of the popular 'Slander' video trend, characterized by fast-paced clips poking fun at specific groups—in this case, the extreme effort and often exaggerated results of birthday glam. It typically highlights the contrast between the intended 'flawless' look and the heavy, 'cakey' reality of applying multiple layers of products. Rising to prominence on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, this meme format uses satirical humor to relate to the universal experience of spending hours in a makeup chair only to end up looking like a completely different person. It serves as a lighthearted roast of the beauty industry’s obsession with perfection and the chaotic energy of getting ready for a milestone celebration.