I spotted this jewelry box and thought it might make a good parting gift to a friend you wanted to cut loose:
The implied finality of the statement makes it a perfect parting gift. ‘I wish our friendship could last for ever,’ but it can’t, so enjoy this jewelry box while you’re getting over it.
The statement on the notebook below might seem familiar to any movie fans:
You might remember this quote from the end of the movie The Shawhank Redemption. This is a paraphrasing of the message Andy leaves Red. Shawshank is a great movie, but the content is pretty rough and not exactly the message I would expect to be prominently displayed on a notebook for kids.
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shirleygirl57
March 25, 2012
friendships can last for ever just keep in touch ok
k8edid
March 26, 2012
I think Hallmark should come up with “I wish our marriage could last forever” cards…might make Splitsville a little easier to swallow.
And “no good thing never dies” has kept me thinking for quite some time this morning.
Hope you are finding some relief from your pain.
She's a Maineiac
March 26, 2012
Hey, Katy, I’ve designed a lovely greeting card about selling your wedding ring on eBay if you’re interested. I’ll take five bucks for it.
k8edid
March 26, 2012
No, I intend to torture him till death do us part, but I have some friends who might be interested.
HoaiPhai
March 26, 2012
If you like I could draft a “best before” sticker for your marriage licence. Just send me the date you’d like put on.
k8edid
March 26, 2012
I’ve been married for almost 33 years, I’m not sure what date I would use…but it would be an interesting bridal shower gift…
HoaiPhai
March 26, 2012
A little self-adhesive card with “best before” printed on it and one of those selectable date stamps and an ink pad! I think I’ll buy up “BestBefore.com”!
Carl D'Agostino
March 26, 2012
Does an ax “parting” the hair count?
HoaiPhai
March 26, 2012
This post sensible not many. I have please enjoy! Come again.
She's a Maineiac
March 26, 2012
This comment is best of hope that won’t die never.
HoaiPhai
March 26, 2012
Fruit Girl box author frugal of mind power. Dirigo Damsel very wise.
nevercontrary
March 26, 2012
I have got a few friends I could give that too. I wonder If I can have it shipped directly to them?
Corey
March 26, 2012
If I remember correctly, Andy Dufresne kept his rock hammer in the Fruit Girl box and his notebook is where he stole the whole “hope” speech, that he eventually gave to Red.
It’s in the deleted scenes.
jefflisakbooks
March 26, 2012
I think you could write an entire post on quotes from Shawshank that probably shouldn’t be on kids’ notebooks…
Ape No. 1
March 26, 2012
I love the Mash army font used for Fruit Girl. Nothing says small girls toy like a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War. Does it play “Suicide is Painless” when opened?
nursemyra
March 31, 2012
Mash army font? Wow you’ve got good eyes and a good memory
Michael
March 26, 2012
“Mem’ries….remember ho-ope is good thing,
Maybe the best of things, and noooo…
No good thing never diiiies….”
spilledinkguy
March 27, 2012
His first night in the joint, Andy Dufresne cost me two jewelry boxes. He never made a sound.
omawarisan
March 27, 2012
Our friendship was fine until you started calling me Fruit Girl.
monicastangledweb
March 27, 2012
OMG, not sure which is the funniest. They all are.
Hansi
March 27, 2012
Couldn’t have said it better myself.