Two years ago, I found a stack of unused 1980s valentine cards at a thrift shop. Most were silly, stupid and/or downright risque. In short..
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE!!
In the spirit of fun, I bought the cards and then offered them for free via this blog. Somewhat surprisingly, people responded; a few very enthusiastically. Just before Valentine’s Day 2008, I sat down and wrote out a bunch of cards. Some with personal greetings, some with “secret admirer,” all very sweet. Although I’d never met ANY of these people (or their loved ones), it didn’t seem to matter. I was acting as Cupid, spreading LOVE. In retrospect, I think it was one of the craziest, most memorable Valentine’s stunts any of us ever pulled. Last year (2009), I wanted to play Cupid, but my family & I were in the throes of a big move. This year (2010), I’m Baaaaaack.
Here is the remaining selection. Yes they are memorable. Especially the one w/ the nerdy guy which reads (and I quote): “Because you let me play with your boobs.” No I am not joking.
If you aren’t scared and running would like me to send a valentine to your special someone:
1. Click through the cards above. If any of them speaks to you, call a doctor IMMEDIATELY.
2. Then leave a comment below. I have 35 cards left. You may want to pick a couple just to make sure you get something you like. Or let ME pick for you. Remember. I am a professional! PS: Don’t forget your email!
3. I will contact you directly to make arrangements. If I get 35 responses, EVERYONE WINS! If I get no response, the (poor sad dejected) cards will return to the drawer from whence they came. Till next year.
4. Everybody have fun tonight. Everybody Wang Chung tonight.
5. I’ll be taking comments now through February 10th 2010 (or until all cards are claimed). Good luck! xo
Did [my] Steve write these cards?
If not all of them, he at least scribbled the boobie card.
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Another hopeless romantic.. LOL
One boobs card – gotcha.
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Valentines day comes around so quick! I love your idea of spreading the lurve! Go Dish Lady, Shoot that poison arrow….. to my heaaaaaaaart! ;o)
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Go Daff -work those 80s lyrics!! I can always write the valentines in “all 80s” -music & movie titles, clothing, pop culture references.. just a note.
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You are five hours behind me…
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Guess your card’ll have to go out a little bit early….
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dear god, you’re still peddling these things? i love the ‘lay on your stomach’ to make it flat. hi-larious, dude, really.
you’re one-of-a-kind, dolly. seriously.
ps. july sounds good for portland. 🙂
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July sounds lovely. I will pencil you in for painting the upstairs hallway. Oh! and tiling the vestibule. Also we are getting chickens, so make sure you bring your ‘feeding bibs’ – they like a cuddle after breakfast.. YYEEEHHAW!!
PS: Got you down. One for ‘stomach.’
xoxo
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I loved this!! Why are you so amazing, Christy? I’m so glad you’re doing it again.
Honestly, I have to go with the nerdy boobs one. YES. THAT ONE.
P.S. July rocks!
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One Boob card, coming right up!! (Boy I loved typing that)
LOve ya babeeee!xoxoxo
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i’ll bring my minions to paint and tile. i plan to be shopping and enjoying the sights of portland.
as for chickens…what do you mean you’re ‘getting’ them? alive ones? what the hell do you plan to do with them and when did you turn into laura ingalls?
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Oh, o-kay. Please make sure Ant brings his extra pair of painting pants. And I will make sure John saves some particularly fun work for him. How is he w/ heights?
As for the chickens. We’ve already got a whole flock of freeloading turkeys, might as well branch out. Right now I am absorbing “How to Raise Chickens.” Getting SOOO EXCITED!!
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Two words: avian flu
Ant says no thanks on painting and is claiming vertigo as far as heights go. He is more interested in seeing the sights in town. Sorry pal, it’s up to bouncy and Hayden to get your chores done.
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WEEEEE painting!
Woootttttt, tiling!
AND I can bake while I’m there. Too bad NatnAnt would miss out on that, you know, being all oout and aboot.
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Ohhh! I just found the most stunning place to stay when wecome visit–hidden pond in kennebunkport!! I’m totally smitten!
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Umm. DETAILS~!
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Oh Curls, you are SUCH a buzzkill.
PS: Still in shock you joined FB. But sooo happy!!
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whait… whhhattt?
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Lies. It’s all lies. Me? Facebook? Ha!
(But my alter ego Natalie Lipshitz may have joined! Mwa ha ha.).
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Did you know?
There’s THREE Natalie Liphitz’!
(and I know they’re not you)
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(rolling eye @ Curly)
Her FB acct is under “Natalie Mancino” – alter ego my tuchis.
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jay-zeus. is nothing sacred around here? why not just give out my social security number while you’re at it?
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169-05-9978.
(PS: how can anything be sacred on a blog giving away free boob cards?)
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and it’s LIP-SHITZ, you clown. hahahahah
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i believe I sent a christmas card to the Lipshitz’es es and it did not come back LOL
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And the Lipshitzes LOVED the Christmas card…even though we celebrate chanukah.
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are you saying I’m amusing? Do I make you laugh?
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You are far more than just amusing. See you in July. Bring the dog, too!
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I really like the flatter stomach one.
Id love to indulge my valentine with this card 🙂
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You got it Kristie! (_fabulous name by the way!_)
I’ll contact you for the details in a few days.
Take care!
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for some reason when Nat mentioned her ss# etc …I got that song 867 fivvvvvvvve 309 in my brain! My husband will take any secret admirer card you choose to send…I am volunteering him 🙂
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You got it babe; I will do my cupid best! xo
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OKAY FOLKS!
As of Feb. 1st:
6 cards claimed. 29 left.
Get em while they’re HOTTTT!
xo
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does this mean you’ll still be pushing these for v-day 2011?
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goodness NO. whatever’s left will be burned, or hidden for posterity. maybe i’ll do a time capsule out back..
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This is absolutely adorable! I just have no words…so let me get this straight….I pick out a card and you send it to my love?
Please tell me you still have the Fondle one because I need it! Laurenjewel562@gmail.com
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Hiya CP! The fondle card is _YOURS!_ I’ll email you in a few days to get the details.
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yay! so excited! thank you thank you!
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PLEASE NOTE:
I am now out of ‘flat stomach’ and ‘fondle’ cards.
All the rest: AVAILABLE.
C’MON PEOPLE – FREE CARDS?!
what are you waiting for??!
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um, new post please. k. thanks.
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Just stopping by to say hello. don’t need a card. I’m good. But I did have a great laugh over them. For some reason (maybe because they were so dreadful, lol!) they reminded me of the line in “Roxanne” where the stupid, cute guy asks Daryl Hannah if he can “fluff her pillows.” Cracks me up every time.
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k curls – new post is up. life w/ kiwi.
hey trace. we recently watched roxanne – love that movie! happy almost v-day
xo
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how do i get a card??! theyre cute; i think so anyway lol. umm..ive already bought something for my husband..but i was hoping that maybe i could get one sent to my mom? even if it gets there late…at least she’ll have one from a “secret admirer..or an “old flame” anonamiously? i know i spelled that wrong…but do you think maybe you could help me?
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