It’s rare that a technology reaches such a wide audience and becomes so integrated into people’s daily lives that it becomes a verb. Facebook is one example of a widely used social media application that was initially created for university students and later became an integral part of everyone’s life. But even the most ubiquitous apps rarely become household terms like “viagra” or “email” because there’s always more than one way to accomplish a task. With that in mind, here are some alternative ways to get your point across with an “email card” using the popular drugstore item, Viagra.
Emoticons
Viagra is most famous for its sildenafil citrate. But did you know that it also comes with its own set of sarcastic and whimsical smiley faces designed by Smiley Co? If you’re going to send someone an emoji-style card to make your point, you might as well use one of the most iconic brands in the world of medicine.
The integration of Emoji into everyday text messaging and social media made them the most popular way to convey emotion in tweets and text messages. Unfortunately, not all people have Emoji on their phones (yet). So if you want your recipients to understand your sarcastic message, you have to provide them with a way to respond in kind.
Hang Lists
Traditional methods of delivering written correspondence still hold strong. In an age where consumers have largely shifted to digital forms of communication, it’s not surprising that businesses have adapted and started providing their own take on what a “digital correspondence” looks like.
Hang Lists are one of the more visual ways of getting a point across through a business card. When you get one in the mail, it feels a little like you’ve been transported back to the good old days when a business card was actually worth something. If you want to truly surprise someone with a business card, the last thing you want to do is give them too much information. Which is why you always want to include something mysterious and unique about your company.
Mature Mentions
One of the more interesting things about Viagra is that it was initially created as a treatment for men with erectile dysfunction. But it turns out that the drug also has some surprising therapeutic properties when it comes to treating certain psychological disorders. For instance, if you’re depressed, it can help improve your mood. So if you want to gently persuade someone to take your side of an argument or to try out a new product, you can use Viagra as an ice-breaker. Or to put it maturely, you can send your card with an open-mouth emoji with the letter “Om” to make your point.
Surprises
People love getting surprises, especially when it comes to gifts. So if you want to give someone a pleasant and unforgettable surprise, you can use any of the preceding methods and top it off with some balloons, a stuffed animal, or a basket of fruit. However, if you want to keep things classy, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of whiskey or a set of Sage Bambino tea cups. And if you really want to impress someone, you can send them an e-card with a cat playing the piano. Just make sure that they know what these cards are called ahead of time so that they don’t get confused.