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October 24, 2005
Having Trouble finding that perfect eCard?
I have a difficult time finding birthday cards for my brother in law.
After five years, the gifts are easier - now that I've discovered that
Nerf toys are not only happily received, but giddily used. But that
still leaves the problem of the greeting card...
I have tried using children's cards. While the toys work, the cards do
not.
I have tried humor cards, with some success... when they hit, they hit
big! ...but when they fail :shudder:
And I know I can't send sentimental cards. Or cute & cuddly cards. So I
still struggle to find the perfect (or the least complained about)
birthday cards...
I can't be alone. Every one must have someone they struggle to find
cards for... Who's the difficult person for you?
Post your problem -- and be specific! We don't need names & locations,
but don't just say 'cards for men' or 'cards for women.' Let us know
the relationship that's involved. Is it your sister's birthday? A card
for your wife on Valentine's Day? Oh, and tell us your gender too. I'm
interested to see if there are any patterns that emerge...
By DEANNA DAHLSAD
Posted by photocartoonist at October 24, 2005 1:31 PM
Comments
Your comment about the humor cards really hit home; when they hit they hit BIG but when they miss, it is a disaster and it sounds like the cards you send get commentary back!! Fascinating.
Finding the perfect card, is it that there aren't any for such a person? Or he defies categorization? Like gifts I think it is a matter of "what was your favorite thing when you were 11 years old?" or what is your favorite thing NOW!
People have hobbies and senses of humor. Humor is the one category of cards that generates the most popular greeting cards on and offline, but humor is th emost difficult category as well. What is FUNNY is very very personal, but I find farts and burps are always popular (of course how do you do THAT in paper?? it's the SOUNDS that make people laugh deep down intheir gut they ALL laugh, even those very very tightly wrapped serious folks amongst us).
Posted by: Kat Caverly at October 27, 2005 1:40 PM