Hillary Clinton marked her 78th birthday by posting a message to herself — and within hours, the internet responded with brutal honesty. The former Democratic presidential nominee shared a childhood photo along with a sentimental caption about “giving back” to the next generation.

“I’m 78 today, and thinking of all the people who helped this young girl grow and thrive along the way,” Clinton wrote. “Today I’d love to hear about how you’re showing up, in ways large or small, for the next generation. Maybe someone will be inspired by your comment to be a part of a child’s village in the same way.”

The photo showed a young Hillary with a sweet smile, but the response from social media was anything but warm. Many users mocked the post, calling it tone-deaf and self-congratulatory.

One commenter wrote, “She reminds me of the mean little girl whose father owned the general store on Little House on the Prairie.”

Another called her “The definition of a battle axe.” Others were more direct, labeling her “The Devil in disguise.”

The backlash echoed a pattern that’s followed Clinton for years — every attempt at relatability seems to backfire. Her post, which appeared meant to inspire, instead reignited memories of her past controversies and presidential losses.

This wasn’t the first time Clinton’s birthday sparked ridicule. On her 72nd birthday in 2019, she shared a photo of herself as a child with the caption, “Happy Birthday to this future president.” Less than two weeks later, Donald Trump stunned the political world with his 2016 victory — a result that turned Clinton’s post into one of the most infamous tweets in political history.

Trump’s campaign didn’t miss the opportunity to remind her. On that birthday, his team reposted a video showing the map of states turning red one by one on election night. The clip served as a not-so-subtle reminder that Clinton’s “future president” prediction aged poorly.

Conservatives flooded social media with similar responses again this year, highlighting her history of self-promotion and failed political ambition. Even some Democrats stayed silent as the post racked up thousands of sarcastic replies.

In another example of her political nostalgia, Clinton once used her platform to celebrate Kamala Harris’s birthday during the Biden administration. She posted a cheerful message calling Harris a “trailblazer.” But that enthusiasm didn’t age well either. Harris, along with her 2024 running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, went on to lose to President Trump and his new vice president in the last election.

Though Clinton remains a fixture in Democratic circles, her latest message reminded many of how far her influence has fallen. What was intended as a moment of reflection instead drew more mockery than admiration — proof that for millions of Americans, the Clinton era is long over.

Still, even in defeat, she continues to post like the country is waiting for her next move. As one commenter put it, “She still doesn’t get it. America already moved on.”