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# Sarcastic Memo Pads
Someecard's Message Memo Pads Will Lighten Up Your Work Day

By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-07 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/message-memo-pads
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365418/LOL-Hilariously-Sarcastic-While-You-Were-Out-Notepads/) & [someecards](http://www.someecards.com/)

Someecards, a website made up of comical e-cards and greetings, has most recently released a collection of 12 sarcastic 'While You Were Out' message memo pads. The notepads are hilarious and boast [sarcastic reasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client) as to why someone had to take a message for you, or vice-versa.

The collection was created in the likes of Administrative Professionals’ Day last month, but secretaries, receptionists and administrative staff everywhere are bound to use these year-round. While the memo pads are supposed to be sarcastic, it's probable that many of the administrators can relate to the listed reasons as to why they are taking messages for their bosses .

Some of the funny memo pads state “While you were updating your [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-verified) profile” and “While you were taking your 15th bathroom break since this morning.”

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.3/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Sarcastic Memo Pads:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for humorous office supplies and stationery.

### Who This Affects Most

- **E-commerce:** Online retailers can offer a wide range of sarcastic memo pads to cater to the needs of office workers.
- **Stationery:** Stationery companies can create witty and humorous memo pad collections to attract customers seeking unique office supplies.
- **Greeting Cards:** Greeting card companies can expand their product offerings by incorporating sarcastic memo pads into their collections.

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