# Sarcastic Illustrated Salutations These Ashkahn Studio Greeting Cards are Comical and Peculiar By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-20 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashkahn-studio-greeting-cards References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2010/10/18/cards/) & [ashkahn](http://www.ashkahn.com/showcase/cards/) The best way to avoid giving sappy cliche compliments from the gift shop is to send your friends, family and ex-lovers one of these Ashkahn Studio greeting cards. Hand-drawn with unconventional sketches and messages, these inexpensive gifts are packed with enough [comedic value](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-not-the-thought-that-counts) that you need not bother with an accompanying [birthday present](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-card-creator). Seething with sarcasm, give your ex a broken heart card or give your angry sister a "sorry" teardrop. These Ashkahn Studio greeting cards are the best way to celebrate peculiar occasions in a quirky way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Humorous Greeting Cards:** Opportunity for innovative greeting card companies to create comical and unique designs that stand out from traditional cards. - **Alternative Birthday Presents:** Potential for disruption in the gifting industry by offering inexpensive greeting cards as standalone gifts for special occasions, eliminating the need for accompanying presents. - **Quirky Occasion Celebrations:** Market opportunity exists for creating unconventional greeting cards that cater to peculiar occasions, providing a distinctive and personalized way to celebrate. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Greeting Card Industry:** Innovative chance for companies within the greeting card industry to adapt their products to include sarcastic and peculiar designs, appealing to niche markets and younger demographics. - **Gift Market:** Disruptive potential in the gift market by promoting the use of unique greeting cards as alternative presents, offering a cost-effective and humorous option for special occasions. - **Creative Design Industry:** Opportunity for graphic designers and illustrators to collaborate with greeting card companies to create unconventional and humorous illustrations, adding value to the industry and attracting customers seeking distinctive cards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky eCard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiepages.md) - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md) - [Greeting Card Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greeting-card-kiosk.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Festive Digital Musician Greetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatacard-greetings.md) - [Phygital Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings.md) - [Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpig.md) - [Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-venmo-cards.md) - [Ranch-Filled Holiday Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-holiday-card.md)