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Retailer 16 Sparrows Says It With Sarcasm
By Jessica
Milcetich | McClatchy-Tribune
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Papergoods for the cynical.
That's how 16 Sparrows markets itself. The online retailer
of funky cards, journals
and other stationery products, puts a slightly bitter,
but still chuckle-worthy spin on everyday objects like
their "Schmancy recipe cards," which have
a space to indicate if your time in the kitchen will
be "just a few moments," "if you have
some time" or "clear out a day for this."
The Web site also sells cards for various occasions.
There's the "Eff-ing" card collection, which
wishes readers various greetings - with a sarcastic F-bomb
in the middle of it. The birth announcements picture
a baby riding a stork that's saying "I'm knocked
up" (located in the sale section as of press time).
(You also have the option to order cards that say, "You're
knocked up" to send to friends who would appreciate
the humor.) Moving announcements proclaim that you're "Blowing
this popsicle stand."
For the fun-loving, or perhaps sinister-minded, there
is private eye stationery that comes complete with gray
envelopes with a metal clasp to make your demands look
official.
And if you find you just can't decide what
you want, the Web site has a "surprise yourself" option.
You'll get a grab bag full of assorted discontinued card
designs and envelopes to do with what you please.
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