# Business Cards as Weapons 'The Master of Business Card Throwing' Gives Gambit a Run for His Money By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-card-throwing References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVq0HdiM-Ok) A business card becomes a [deadly weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musashi-japan) in 'The Master of Business Card Throwing.' This video is a warning to everyone who hands out business cards like it's going out of style--one day those same cards may be thrown back at you. This guy has it in for balloons and tomatoes. 'The Master of Business Card Throwing' amazingly put out a candle with just his wrist-flicking abilities, no blowing required! Pre-game yourself by checking out the pictures in the gallery, then watch the video. Be wary of who you hand out business cards to, folks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Card Throwing Shows:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate card throwing performances in their events for unique and memorable experiences. - **Novelty Business Cards:** Opportunity for designers and printers to create innovative and attention-grabbing business cards that double as practical and fun objects, such as throwing cards. - **Business Card Recycling Campaigns:** Opportunity for companies to promote eco-friendly practices by recycling outdated or unused business cards and finding creative ways to repurpose them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Card throwing shows can disrupt the traditional entertainment industry and offer a new form of live performances. - **Printing:** Innovative business cards can disrupt the traditional printing industry with the demand for unique and interactive designs. - **Sustainability:** Business card recycling campaigns can disrupt the waste management industry by promoting sustainable practices among businesses and individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [One-Minute Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danger-danger.md) - [Digital Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digibusinesscard.md) - [Magician-Designed Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-playing-cards.md) - [Insulting Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winsults-roasting-card-game.md)