# Amusingly Awkward Aphorism Cards The School of Life Released a Set of 20 Funny Aphorisms For Sale By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-aphorisms References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2014/05/aphorism-cards.html) & [theschooloflife](http://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/twentyaphorisms/) These funny aphorisms are the definition of 'funny because it's true.' Printed by The School of Life, this set of 20 aphorisms provide pithy statements containing simple truths about life. The short sentences with big truths collected across history are foil blocked onto grey card. The funny aphorisms can be kept at your desk for inspiration or given to a friend in a time of need. The boxed set comes with an aesthetically appealing ribbon, so they also make a wonderful gift for anyone going through a tough season in life. With advice like 'the only people we can think of as normal are those we don't know very well,' these thrilling messages are both amusing and dark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Funny Aphorism Cards:** Opportunity for businesses to create and sell humorous and relatable aphorism cards. - **Printed Inspirational Products:** Potential for innovative companies to develop and produce printed products with inspiring messages for personal use or as gifts. - **Humorous Inspirational Gifts:** Market opportunity for businesses to offer amusing and uplifting gifts containing funny aphorisms and motivational quotes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** Disruptive potential for stationery companies to incorporate funny aphorism cards into their product lineup. - **Giftware:** Opportunity for giftware retailers to stock and sell amusing aphorism cards as unique and funny gifts. - **Inspiration and Motivation:** Innovation possibilities for companies within the inspiration and motivation industry to expand their product offerings with humorous aphorism cards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Empathic Emporium Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fml-store.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Thoughtful Conversation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-cards1.md) - [Unconventional Valentine Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-disingenuous-romance-day-valentine-card.md) - [Daily Affirmation-Focused Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-hearts-co-1.md) - [Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies.md) - [Comprehensive Humor-Based Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits.md)