It’s when you can’t hear the bats, that’s when the bats are coming.
That is what is printed on the front of the birthday card I received from my brother-in-law. On the inside it says, “Other than that, I have no birthday advice.”
Because I don’t think that is enough to convey just how much he makes me laugh, I’d also like to share with you the personal note he included.
To say that we are thankful to have you in our lives goes only a short distance to express how grateful and blessed we feel. We wish for you all the best life has to offer. May this year be full of success, love, and happiness, and may it be the first of many more to come … That is, of course, unless the machines rise up against us. If that is the case, then may your life be filled with joy until that point, and may your death be swift and painless. Though, I’ve heard those damn robots enjoy the sounds of human suffering. Sons of bitches won’t take me without a fight! Anyway … Happy Birthday!!!
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Ha! I received the same card for my birthday on 7/17 and thought I’d do a google search on it, which brought me here. It’s a hilarious card! …I love random stuff like that. The note included in yours was equally fun. Thanks for sharing!
HA! I received that card yesterday (10/21) and thought it was great. I also googled it and was brought here. Thanks for sharing!
Ha! Ha! Ha! I got that same card as you three three days ago (11/3) and googled it and here we all are…I am beginning to suspect that your brother in law was onto something with the Machines…
Bwaahahahaha… I sent the same card to my sister in November. Now I use the phrase as a signature line on GoogleTalk sometimes. So very random; gotta love it!
Hmmm, could this be a movement in the making?? (gasP)
Ditto that: sent the card, googled, here we are. Couldn’t believe that Hallmark approved it. Just a little gem in my day (and for my best buddy as well, to whom i sent it). It really is the little things…especially once the robots rise or the zombie apocalypse spreads.
Ok, I received this card from my brother and he can’t wait for my reaction. I feel like such a loser because I don’t get it! Can someone explain it to me?
Thanks!
I SENT IT TO MY DAD….HE HAS BEEN PERPLEXING OVER IT FOR DAYS….GREAT ONE SO ANY MEANING TO THESE WORDS OF WISDOME
Can’t believe we all think alike, and it has brought us here in search of other such profound tidbits of wisdom. Great card; loved sending it to just the right friend (not all would appreciate the humor). What other goodies are out there? I think you’re right Scott, this might be a movement in the making!
Next step in our takeover of the world:
“It’s when you can’t hear the bats…” t-shirts!! LOL
Just got this card, I did not understand it. Googled it and here I am. Does anyone understand it?
OMG laughing so hard, can’t wait to give this card to my friend.
Can some PLEASE just explain what it means! I received the card, but had never heard the quotation before.
Please explain the quotation
Same here. I got this card today, didn’t understand it, googled it, and here I am! Hmmm…
I think this card is so funny, I gave it to a friend of mine TWICE. He gave me an early Christmas present this afternoon – a “It’s when you can’t hear the bats…” t-shirt! And it’s still funny!
I dont think the quote is really supposed to “mean” anything. Its just funny. Very funny. I got this card back in March and I lost it. Can someone who still has it tell me which card company makes it? I cant seem to find it anywhere.
This card was the first card that I picked up when I was searching for a card for my cousin’s birthday. I instantly knew it was the one! I was laughing so hard as I carried it all the way up to check out line.