Dirty Shank Hate Mail

The Halloween card

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:49:00 +0000

I haven't even posted this on the blog yet........I'm waiting for Halloween, but I did share it on another site and boy oh boy did I generate some scolding!

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @ 6:47 PM

from 1956liz: This card should be removed! Let's not start allowing fowl language in this forum. Most of us are Christians and I find this offensive.

and a follow-up comment from 1956liz: I opened it up and reported it and was shocked it was still on today. Are there not enough cards that are appropriate that we have to start posting warnings. I'm sure the others opened before the warning and I'm very sad that 2 stampers would think it is alright to use this type of language anywhere especially a card. We shouldn't have to have a warning this card should be removed completely!!!!!!!

from arelenestokes: I agree this card should be removed. Very offensive and tasteless! Could have said "Happy Freaking Halloween". That would have been more appropriate and cute!

fromnancyf333: Yes I agree....please take this offensive card off this website. When has it become ok to use that type of language everywhere.

from spacecaes: I don't find foul language cute or appropriate on a card. This is in poor taste.

from Coloradograndma: Very vulgar, offensive and not Splitcoast Stamper standards!

But then - I had one person leave a comment for the freedom of expression in the arts, so my heartfelt gratitude to them:

I wasn't going to say anything BUT there was a warning that the card might've been offensive to some but you opened it anyway!!! Don't bash the person who made it. we all have our own sense of humor. Lay off! Thank you Butterfly77

No class

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:28:00 +0000

About the FU2 card

Anonymous said...
no class

Jailbird says:
FU2!
hmmmmmmm what I meant to say is ~ FUNNY! Because this is one of my all time favorite dirty shanks!!!!!!

Horrible for Mothers Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:25:00 +0000

Anonymous said...
what a HORRIBLE card for Mothers Day! What's wrong with you?
Jailbird says: Many things.
Can you believe he/she (so safe when you are anonymous) was talking about this heart-warming card right here???? ME EITHER!

Going to hell

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:24:00 +0000

regarding the Jesus Freak card seen here

Anonymous said...
you are not funny - this is awful and mean and rude. you are going to hell.

Jailbird says: see you there!

not funny

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:28:00 +0000

Sent by lapetitemoi on November 12, 2008:

About our Bipolar card seen HERE:
I don't find this all that funny. What makes you laugh about a mental illness?

Jailbird says: ummmmmmmmmmm YOU?

complaint about the suicide dirty shank card

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:28:00 +0000

Sent by bargainz on October 19, 2008:

see our suicide card here
I am feeling suicidal. Are you proud of encouraging me? This isn't meant to abuse or harass you, just have you consider your impact.
bargainz
ya know what the jailbird said? YEP! MWAAAAAAH! I can control the world, I have the technology! MWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

deedah said:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:33:00 +0000

funny??? I think its horrible
Jailbird says: this horrible comment was about one of my all time favorite dirty shanks - the WWJD card.

Message Board Rant

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:28:00 +0000

I have a true concern that I guess I need to share. While searching for Bella designs I stumbled upon a web page called" Dirty Shank Cards" I hope that this is some kind of joke and after seeing the cards posted it HAS to be! I have a great sense of humor and can laugh at about anything warped or otherwise but...this is tacky,cheesy and a meaningful insult to designers and stampers of the site.
I am actually surprised SCS has allowed this trash on their gallery? I thought this site was somewhat monitored for stuff like this?
I was actually reluctant to post this in fear that anyone out of curiousity will look at this "WHATEVER" (but, I had to be one of the lucky ones!).
Please- do something about this- this is ridiculous, childish and very Howard Stern behavior.I guess my comment is...if you don't appreciate the work-GET OUT!

Read the whole thread right here.

Geribeari said:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:24:00 +0000

I find them STUPID and offensive. Why waste your time making a card like that?

Jailbird says: because *I* have a sense of humor!

Cats were not crucified

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:22:00 +0000

The WWJD card - sparked a lot of controversary:

And I, and I'm sure many others, are perfectly aware that He wasn't alone in dying on a cross, however I don't recall any CATS being crucified... it's distasteful and disrespectful to those of us who revere and praise Him.

Sorry, I stand by my feelings... that card is offensive to me.
CknODaC

Note by jailbird: really? I thought for sure there was a parable of the crucified cats somewhere in that damn book!

Jeanette:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:22:00 +0000

"Gross and offensive, IMHO"

Jailbird says: sticks and stones Jeanette - oh by the way you are dumb.

Makaren said:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:21:00 +0000

"That's the thing about going out on a limb with humor -- sometimes the branch breaks."

Jailbird's response: REALLY sticks (no stones this time) literally :)

Denise said NSFW:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:19:00 +0000

Different strokes and all that, but at the very least you might note that the resulting card may be NSFW. I'm fortunate enough to have my own office, but imagine how embarrassing it might be for someone who doesn't and who looks at that while someone else is hovering around their desk?

Jailbird's response: ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh aren't you special with your own office and everything (yeah I'm that mature.)

Stephanie said:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:18:00 +0000

Some of those are funny. Some are gross. Some are stupid. Some are really NOT funny (crucified cat?).

I'll all for wit and snark, but these aren't my cup of tea.

Jailbird says: I love WWJD and the crucified cat - it still makes me giggle - I'm going to make like a bazillion more just for you STEPHANIE!

mrsjvb said:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:18:00 +0000

Yet again with the nasty comments because I hung a cat on a cross:

Some things are sacrosanct. I am not a Christian myself, but ANYTHING that has the potential to offend people's beliefs is OUT OF LINE. I actually have nothing good to say about Christianity, but no way in hell would I put down anyone for believing what they do nor make fun of their beliefs.
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and apparently tampons are unacceptable as an embellishment as well:
RE: the who lit the fuse on your tampon card:

as for her some of the other topics.. sorry, but some things should never be used as an embellishment and it is possible to be rude and tacky no matter what your sense of humor. some of these cards are in poor taste, period. I don't care how 'funny' some people may see them, or the fact that they were not forced upon us.
I was expecting to see a beautifully made card, or perhaps a witty saying. Not have a sanitary item shoved in my face.

Jailbird says: I'm going there...close your legs or you might see another tampon..........

Snoangel says 'Shame!'

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:17:00 +0000

You made this card sound like it was something fantastic when it was disgusting. Shame!

Jailbird says nothing, she is speechless.

Sorry I looked

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:16:00 +0000

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Disgusting and offensive. I'm sorry I looked

RiRed2

Jailbird says: Do you want me to gouge out your eyes with a meat cleaver?

Debra said:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:16:00 +0000

I was *really* turned off by the cards as well. Not funny, just...ugh.

Jailbird says: You werent' an English major were you?

meluvstampin said:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:15:00 +0000

I think the Bulimia card she made is in bad taste as well due to the fact it is making fun of a life threatening illness that people do DIE from. It is just like making fun of other life-threatening illnesses that affect people. I think some of her cards should not be shared and posted for everyone to see.

Jailbird says: I wish you would DIE from bulimia meluvstampin (and get a different screen name, that one sucks).

Sick and blasphemous

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:14:00 +0000

well, her "different" sense of humor poking fun at the crucificition is offensive to me. What kind of person would do something like that? Disgusting...

and I don't care if she's also made the most beautiful religious (non sarcastic) cards. The crucified cat is sick and blasphemous...

CknODaC

Jailbird says: Different is good... I read that in a fortune cookie once.

Katarina says:

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:13:00 +0000

I don't get the WWJD card, but the image is a bit offensive, and I'm not religious.

Jailbird says that I've heard people say that about *your* picture Katrina.... tsk tsk, what are you going to do - oh I know... ASK GOD FOR A NEW FACE!

Inappropriate

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:12:00 +0000

Bulimia card

Some of them are sorta funny, but how is it funny to make fun of bulimia? I don't know- seems a little inappropriate to me.

Rachel/GetCarded

Jailbird: Because anyone that makes themself vomit on purpose, well they deserve it.

and yet no one complained about the anorexic card.......... silly, funny, inconsistent people.

I have the right...

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:11:00 +0000

She has a right to make them and to have her own sense of humor. I have the right to find them offensive.

Debra Cheney
Jailbird: FINALLY! The voice of reason (except for that last sentence).

Ignorant person

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:10:00 +0000

Totally agree. What an ignorant person to even think to make that card. Some people make me sick and I am not ashamed to say that.

Stamp with max2

Jailbird: Mission accomplished!

Dirty Shanks are...

noreply@blogger.com (Jailbird) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:10:00 +0000

Disgusting and offensive.

Jailbird: My work here is done.