No. 184: Is it a prank?

Posted by on Mar 29, 2012 in Holidays | 0 comments

Just a friendly heads-up to all you cootie catcher fanatics: Sunday is April Fool’s Day.

That’s right. A day of pranks, jokes and looking over your shoulder. We think all pranks should involve the classic rubber chicken. Then they’d be easy to spot. But, oh no. Your friends are much too clever and cunning for such an obvious ruse.

They’re going to fake pregnancies and phone calls from police detectives. Or create some maddening disturbance in your cube that makes everyone hate you for a day. All while keeping a straight face.

Luckily, we’ve created this paper fortune teller to help you separate the truth from a prank.

Just download this PDF, print, fold and avoid embarassment.

Were you hoping for prank ideas? Just print out the Will You Get Fired? or Are You With Child? cootie catchers and place them strategically in your victim’s path.

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No. 176: Naughty or Nice?

Posted by on Nov 30, 2011 in Holidays | 0 comments

Were you naughty or nice this year?

I know, I know. That’s really between you and Santa. But since he keeps that list close to his beard, we thought you might need a little feedback on how you’re doing.

Enter the naughty or nice cootie catcher. It has mystical insight into your standing on Santa’s list.

So what are you waiting for?

Download this PDF, print, fold and find out what Santa thinks.

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No. 175: Your Merry Christmas Fortune

Posted by on Nov 29, 2011 in Holidays | 0 comments

I’m a big believer in Christmas cards. It’s a great way to stay in touch with far-flung family and friends.

But sometimes, all the cards I find seem totally “meh.” This year I may just send everyone cootie catchers instead.

This is a great one to start with–it gives the receiver fun, funny and slightly sarcastic fortunes for the holiday season.

And we’re betting it brings a lot more joy than one of those cards from a boxed set.

Download this PDF, print, fold and mail it as your Christmas card.

 

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No. 167: Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Posted by on Oct 24, 2011 in Holidays | 0 comments

I know. I know. You have all week to come up with a Halloween costume for that party you were invited to.

But if you’re anything like me, you’ll realize at, oh, 4 pm. on Saturday that you still didn’t choose/buy/make a costume. And you’re headed for a shindig in just a few hours.

Still, you want something fun and/or clever. I mean a ghost sheet costume might get you a few laughs, but we think you can do better.

Luckily, this cootie catcher is here to save the day.

Download this PDF, print, fold and find your costume.

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No. 165: Is Your House Haunted?

Posted by on Oct 19, 2011 in Holidays | 0 comments

It’s almost Halloween, and we’re pretty sure that’s when all the ghosts and other scary things come out to play. More than usual at any rate.

So it’s time to answer a question you may have asked late at night after watching a scary movie: Is my house haunted?

The whole prospect is sort of terrifying. Especially if it’s 1 a.m., you’re all alone and you hear a really weird noise. Then your cat freaks out and acts like there’s the ghost of a serial killer in the house.

It’s time you know the truth. This cootie catcher can help. And look on the bright side: If your house is haunted, you can start charging admission.

Download this PDF, print, fold and find out if you’re living with ghosts and ghouls.

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No. 163: Halloween Cootie Catcher for Kids (Medium Scary)

Posted by on Oct 13, 2011 in Holidays, Kids | 0 comments

It’s almost Halloween! One of my favorite holidays of the year. Costumes. Candy. Scary decorations. What’s not to love?

I’m making a whole series of Halloween cootie catchers, but this first one is for the kids. These are great for a party or to kick off a night of trick or treating. Just print them out and let the kids fold and share.

If you’re really ambitious, start with blank pieces of paper and let the kids write fortunes of their own. This one could be a great example.

A word to the wise: I’ve labeled this medium scary. It talks about ghosts, witches, spiders and eyeballs.

Download this PDF, print, fold and find a Halloween fortune.

 

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