Is there anything less funny than a greetings card? It's a rhetorical question because the answer is abundantly 'no'. I can probably count on the fingers of Django's dodgy hand the number of cards I've ever laughed at. A branch of Clinton's is the retail equivalent of the Chuckle Brothers without the gay moustaches. Rack upon rack of singularly unfunny (and often poorly-spelled) efforts appeal to the lowest common denominator of humour and cater for the unsophisticated and comedically-challenged individuals who believe Ant and Dec are cutting edge. Gags about getting old, being fat, saucy seaside humour and other staples of the lightest of light entertainment seep out of the place like a gas leak.
And don't even get me started on the overpriced comedy mugs, cuddly toys, desk plaques, calendars, novelty glassware, lucky gonks and other tat to be found there...
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
I particularly liked this card:
http://www.osirra.com/post/1/278
You're right, that is brill. And can be classified as an exception that proves the rule.
Post a Comment