Sappy or snarky?
When it comes to greeting cards many of us have a preference. Some are going to be drawn to the sentimental, poetic types of cards, and others the sarcastic, laugh out loud type.
But you know what? It really doesn’t matter. Because the recipient knows you were thinking of them and took the time to find the perfect card. And if you’re anything like me, you took a whole lot of time finding the card that’s the perfect match—for your family, friend, or co-worker, and the occasion.
Here’s a list of 50 cards that for whatever reason, pushed the right buttons. And some of them are so good on the front, opening them isn’t even necessary.
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1. The creative writer
I think everyone who has ever sent a card could have used this at least once. Because you want to say something meaningful and personal, but you just don’t have the words.
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2. Ouch
It’s good to have a cause, but maybe there’s an appropriate time and place to hammer people over the head with it. Besides, aren’t most cards made on recycled paper now?
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3. Mind games
Using math, you get their hopes up. I mean you are telling them the odds are in their favor. And then you crush them. Sweet.
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4. May need to be selective
There is probably a very small subset of people who wouldn’t understand this. It’s hard to believe, but there are 1st world people that have never used a computer. For the rest of us—very funny!
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5. Count you’re blessings
This is a good reminder to parents. Your kids might not be perfect—or even anywhere near perfect—but they could be a whole lot worse.
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6. Oooh
Now this is a little bit mean. Or a lot mean, depending on how sensitive you might be. And imagine the possibilities of what could be inside zinging through the recipient’s mind.
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7. Devoted to you
What are the rules around Valentine’s? Yes, your spouse should automatically be on the receiving end of all things romantic, but are there any rules here?
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8. “Clear!”
That’s what the paramedics are going to be yelling as they try to kickstart your partner’s heart. The “boo” might be boring, but possibly not as scary.
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9. So sweet
Personally, on a lazy day, there aren’t a lot of things that can force me out of bed in the morning. Having to go pee is definitely one of them.
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10. I wonder what?
Do you hate it when people tell you they have something for you but won’t share what? The anticipation can make you crazy. At least the person getting this card gets their answer right away.
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11. Thoughtful
You know, I think it’s thoughtful and practical to give a card that could be useful in other ways. It’s like doing your bit for the environment.
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12. Brainiac
This is the kind of card that can be really hard to find, but that you search endlessly for. The card that just fits the right person.
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13. So true
This might be a little philosophical but it’s true. If life were all rosy and positive, it might be hard to develop and grow. Challenge helps us do that.
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14. Wow!
This is such an awesome idea. Because sure the little one’s would like to express themselves in a card, just like you. And it’s completely okay if it’s just gibberish.
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15. Succinct
Do you know those people that feel uncomfortable in silence? They need to talk, and talk, and talk, to fill the void? I’m not one of them. I love the brevity of this card.
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16. Be careful!
You need to very solid in your relationship with someone if you’re going to give them this card. It has to be someone who knows this is a joke a first glance.
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17. A little morbid
And a little confusing. Card and flowers typically go to the deceased family, not the diseased. So I’m not sure how this will work.
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18. That’s life
It’s a very real truth that we don’t often get what we deserve. No matter how hard we try. But we do learn to carry on, don’t we?
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19. Take advantage of your youth
It’s so true! This is why kids need to be kids. None of this growing up to fast or wasting your childhood. You don’t get a second chance.
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20. Well…
I suppose if cats are your thing, there would be some truth in this. Looking at kitty pictures would be enough for you.
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21. Brilliant
I really think there needs to be more cards like this. Cards that remove you from the angst of trying to come up with something meaningful to say.
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22. Sucks to be you
Well, at least someone took the time to find and mail a card, right? The fact that it arrives late and has no surprise cash inside shouldn’t be a deal breaker.
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23. It does feel that way sometimes
This isn’t all that encouraging and might rob that new homeowner that you were thinking of congratulating some of their joy. But it is a harsh dose of reality.
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24. Let me think?
If being one of those guys, or at least having their money, means being a loser, who wants to be a loser? Clearly, a college education isn’t always synonymous with success.
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25. I need to buy this card
As someone who has had terrible vision since childhood, this would be a perfect card to give someone. I really can’t see that well without my glasses.
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26. Daddy’s girl
Someone’s doing something wrong. By now Daddy should know you’ll never hurt his little girl. You need to up your game and convince him.
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27. So unexpected!
The front of this card is so sweet. Like something you would give your granny. Then you open it up and the tone completely changes.
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28. Well…
Is someone feeling a little bitter? You’re showing your age and your friend/family member isn’t? Oh well, at least you were honest.
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29. What about the bowl?
My mom let me lick the beaters and the bowl! Well, maybe not lick it, but definitely get every last bit out of the bowl. But yeah, she did turn the beaters off first.
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30. So true
If you are one of a couple, there is a good chance one of you is the card and gift buyer. The other person probably hasn’t even seen the card or gift.
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31. Nooo!
Are you one of those people yelling, “No! Don’t go down to the basement” during a scary movie? Then this is the perfect card for you.
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32. Awww
would be able to share this without offending their partner.
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33. Hmmm
I’m guessing the implication here is that the sender is telling a lie. Like when you cross your fingers behind your back when saying something, it’s a lit.
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34. Make mom happy
Most moms sacrifice more than we’ll ever know. And sometimes it’s just the simple things we do to show our appreciation that mean the most to her.
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35. Let me see
If I read between the lines, I’m getting the message it’s all about you. Forget the fact this is about mom, you had to turn it around and make it about you.
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36. Yes!
Can I tell you how much I hate the current facial hair trend? I 100% agree with this card. And I intend to buy it!
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37. Hmm, pizza
Like many people, pizza is one of my favorite foods. If not my absolute favorite. So this card would probably work for a lot of people.
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38. Be careful with this one!
Did you know it’s a myth that peeing on a jellyfish sting will help? In fact, peeing on it might make it much worse. So this card could mean vastly different things!
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39. Is the feeling reciprocated?
This might put you in a tight spot. Make sure you know for sure that the recipient isn’t sick of you, or this could go very wrong.
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40. The unexpected
Sometimes relationships don’t turn out like you think they will. Sometimes, they suck, and other times they surprise you and last a lifetime.
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41. Getting old sucks
My mom likes to tell me that, and I’m fairly sure it’s true. Too bad it’s much worse for us women.
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42. Yes mom
How many times have you heard this in your life? Or variations of it? Like you can’t have any desert if you don’t eat your vegetables.
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43. Keeping it real
Encouragement is a good thing, isn’t it? And so necessary sometimes. But sometimes you need to keep it real.
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44. Fail!
Only a true friend would be able to get away with this without causing hurt. The reality is, sometimes we do fail. And sometimes we do need to try again.
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45. Nudge
Clearly there was a separate agenda here. I mean sure, you want to say hi. But before things get ugly, you want to polity ask to be repaid.
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46. Mom?
How many have heard this from their mothers or are mothers themselves who have said this to your kids. The guilt trip for not keeping in touch.
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47. So true
I’ve never looked into why this happens. Why is one of us a hormone bully that pulls the other into their cycle? So weird.
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48. Not encouraging
When someone is going through a bad time, the last thing they want to hear is that everything happens for a reason. Don’t be that person.
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49. A little prickly
Is this what they mean when they say something is a backhanded compliment? Or is this just saying it like it is?
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50. The anti keto diet
What are your comfort foods? Likely something full of carbs? Mine are any type of pasta or pizza. How do people live without carbs?
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