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Permanent Weekend Card gives a laugh with a wise man who decided to skip the stress and join the weekend for good.
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Permanent Weekend Card shows a wise man who decided to skip the stress and join the permanent weekend, and the bleeped word in the middle makes the line land. The printed words say that the wise man chose to leave the pressure behind, and anyone who has counted down to retirement will get the joke right away. Permanent Weekend Card is a cheeky way to say congratulations, made for people who have earned a long rest.
Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.
Artwork and lettering
The printed text sits in the center of the card in bold black capitals, with the word MAN underlined for emphasis. The line AND THEN THE WISE MAN DECIDED runs into the bleeped word and then into AND JOINED THE PERMANENT WEEKEND. Below the joke, a small hammock hangs between two palm trees above a rising yellow sun and blue water. Small sparkles dot the sky on either side. The lettering and the scene together give the card a relaxed, beachy feel that matches the message. The line Congratulations on Happy Retirement closes the design in a smaller serif font, so the joke stays front and center.
Made for this crowd
You will likely notice the joke first, then the hammock and the sunset. This card suits a coworker who is leaving after decades on the job, a boss who has been counting down the months, or a friend who has talked about slowing down for years. It also fits a parent or partner who is finally stepping away from a long career. The line about the wise man lets you send a laugh with your congratulations, which feels right when the person has earned some fun. Permanent Weekend Card is for anyone who would rather celebrate with a grin than a stiff speech.
Moments it suits
A retirement party is the obvious moment, when the card can sit on the gift table or be read aloud before the cake. It also works well in a farewell card signed by the whole office, or in a card slipped into a gift basket with a good book and a bottle of something bubbly. For a quieter send-off, mail it a few days before the big day so it arrives just in time for the countdown. The card comes in Natural with a red envelope, so it stands out on any mantel or desk.
- What does the joke on the card mean?
- The printed line says that the wise man decided to skip the stress and join the permanent weekend, with a bleeped word in the middle. It plays on the idea that retirement is a weekend that never ends, and it lets the reader enjoy the humor of finally leaving work behind.
- Who would enjoy this retirement card?
- Anyone who has worked hard for a long time will likely enjoy it, especially a coworker, boss, parent or friend who loves a joke. The hammock and sunset scene also suits someone who dreams about slow mornings and beach days after years of early alarms.
- When is the best time to give it?
- Give it at a retirement party, a farewell lunch or a last day at the office, when the joke will land with the group. You can also mail it before the big day so it arrives in time for the countdown and gives the retiree something to smile about.
- Premium 350 gsm cardstock
- Full-color print on demand (front)
- Folded 5 x 7 in (A7) card
- Blank inside for your own message
- Kraft envelope included
- Printed to order
- Paper weight: 350 g/m²
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