Are you @#$%ing kidding me??

33girl · #1 03-08-2011, 12:06 AM

I heard a reference to these on Pandora, and had to check it out. Yipes.

themommycard.com

Elsa Maxwell is pissing her man-tailored pants laughing in the great beyond over this one.

agzg · #2 03-08-2011, 12:16 AM

I saw these a few weeks ago. To be honest, I think they're a good idea if you're in a situation where you're acting as parents and handing out a business card would be weird. For example, if your kid's daycare/class doesn't have a call sheet, and you only know your fellow parents as "Bobby's mom" but you don't know their last name, even first name, phone #, things of that nature.

I don't have kids, but if I were single I'd think of having calling cards made up. No awkward "text me from your phone" moments, one with a real number, one with a fake one (kept separately and look different). It's awkward to give a business card in social situations (and srsly, don't email me for social stuff to my work email).

The ones with medical information seem to be a particularly good idea.

KSUViolet06 · #3 03-08-2011, 12:16 AM

Um, what? I'm missing the point. Although the med ones seem to be a good idea-ish.

DrPhil · #4 03-08-2011, 12:18 AM

Their descriptions are silly but people have had personal cards for years. It's just another tool to use for networking purposes.

Drolefille · #5 03-08-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

Their descriptions are silly but people have had personal cards for years. It's just another tool to use for networking purposes.

This.

These are just parenting focused personal cards. (Although personal cards always make me think of Laura Ingalls Wilder... just because!)

agzg · #6 03-08-2011, 12:24 AM

Similarly, I want to get cards for live-in and I that say "agzg's boyfriend" and "live-in's girlfriend" so that when we go to each other's work events we can exchange contact information quickly and efficiently with coworkers/coworkers' significant others and they can remember who we are (we sometimes network separately from one another at these events, but our worlds get very small - mostly only the people who we can remember their name and who they're with).

I also one a set that says "Professional badass - you've been warned" but my friend is already working on those for me.

DrPhil · #7 03-08-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by agzg

Similarly, I want to get cards for live-in and I that say "agzg's boyfriend" and "live-in's girlfriend" so that when we go to each other's work events we can exchange contact information quickly and efficiently with coworkers/coworkers' significant others and they can remember who we are (we sometimes network separately from one another at these events, but our worlds get very small - mostly only the people who we can remember their name and who they're with).

I also one a set that says "Professional badass - you've been warned" but my friend is already working on those for me.

LOL. I blame youtube for this rant.

BraveMaroon · #8 03-08-2011, 12:35 AM

I could actually see getting my sister some of these after she moves. Yeah, they're self-indulgent, but having a card you can hand someone is pretty convenient. And if you don't have business cards, these would make sense.

I'm reminded of the business card scene in American Psycho, but then, I reference that movie far more than I should.

thetalady · #9 03-08-2011, 12:46 AM

I LOVE the pet cards! Very cute... may have to get some

I have the prettiest Lab ever!

PeppyGPhiB · #10 03-08-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BraveMaroon

I'm reminded of the business card scene in American Psycho, but then, I reference that movie far more than I should.

You mean THIS scene? You stole the words right out of my mouth.

christiangirl · #11 03-08-2011, 12:48 AM

@BraveMaroon: Someone referenced that on FB the other day. I'd never seen that scene but I cracked up.

I had this in college. I guess it didn't count as a "business" card because it wasn't for work. But I printed up cards in my school colors to hand to professors I met and interviewed with for grad school. They would be pretty handy because, let's face here, "Here, put your number in my phone" is getting old.

DrPhil · #12 03-08-2011, 12:53 AM

christiangirl, you are a smart networker.

That's how it should be done.

Senusret I · #13 03-08-2011, 01:37 AM

These cards are weird.

Personal/calling cards are not.

I had my first of truly personal cards made last winter, right before I ran for APO national office and right after my job downsized my hours (but before they laid me off). They're fun! It's just my name (True Blood font), email, and number (regular font) over a fleur de lis.

PhoenixAzul · #14 03-08-2011, 07:42 AM

Ugh....I'm sorry, but this is part of that "Mommy Culture" crap that I can't stand. Just get a well designed card that says your name, phone number, e-mail and address. Give out at will. It doesn't have to be about being a "Mommy" (barf), but being a person who wants to make a connection (or do business).

I've got two sets of cards: One set that I designed before I got my job that says "PhoenixAzul, Museum Professional, address, phone, e-mail, website." The back of the cards feature images from my photography portfolio (I used www.moo.com for them, and I can't recommend them enough). Another set are my boring work ones that have the logo and my work contact info. If I'm out making personal connections or in a situation where it would be inappropriate to give my work card, I give the other one. In some work situations I give both. I always have them with me, and I'm shameless about giving them out. Shameless.

Alumiyum · #15 03-08-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

Ugh....I'm sorry, but this is part of that "Mommy Culture" crap that I can't stand. Just get a well designed card that says your name, phone number, e-mail and address. Give out at will. It doesn't have to be about being a "Mommy" (barf), but being a person who wants to make a connection (or do business).

I've got two sets of cards: One set that I designed before I got my job that says "PhoenixAzul, Museum Professional, address, phone, e-mail, website." The back of the cards feature images from my photography portfolio (I used www.moo.com for them, and I can't recommend them enough). Another set are my boring work ones that have the logo and my work contact info. If I'm out making personal connections or in a situation where it would be inappropriate to give my work card, I give the other one. In some work situations I give both. I always have them with me, and I'm shameless about giving them out. Shameless.

Thanks for the moo plug, because I just checked them out and think they look far better than other suggestions I've gotten for my show announcements. Are they quick?

I like this whole idea. It's genuinely never occurred to me but I think I might have some made for both social and academic situations. Sounds like a great way to stand out a little.