Summary
The website content discusses the absence of greeting cards for Election Day and presents a selection of card designs to encourage voting.
Abstract
The article titled "CIVIC DOODY: Election Day Cards That Say, I Care" highlights a gap in the greeting card industry regarding Election Day-themed cards. It suggests that this gap represents a missed opportunity for revenue and engagement. The author, with the help of Amy Sea and David Todd McCarty, showcases several humorous and thought-provoking card examples from Quozio.com, aimed at motivating people to vote. The piece also includes links to related articles, such as "Previewing the Zombie Vote Turnout" and "Three Minutes? You Call That A Standing Ovation?" and promotes membership to Medium, where more of T. Kent Jones's work can be found. The article concludes with an invitation to readers to engage with the content and the upcoming election, symbolized by the phrase "Click the skull. Join the party."
Opinions
- The author believes that the greeting card industry is missing out on an opportunity to create cards for Election Day, which could be both financially beneficial and socially impactful.
- The article implies that voting is not just a right but a civic duty, as indicated by the card that states, "Go Vote — that’s not a request."
- The inclusion of humorous card designs suggests that the author sees the potential for a lighthearted approach to encourage voter participation.
- By thanking Amy Sea and crediting David Todd McCarty for the brand art, the author acknowledges the collaborative effort in creating the card designs and the importance of community in civic engagement.
- The promotion of related articles and a Medium membership indicates the author's view that readers should be informed and engaged in political and social discourse beyond just voting.