Online - April 25, 2005

Pony Up

Sidepony Cards

Now and then, you need to send a very important message to a loved one. Like “Wish you were here.” Or “Get well soon.” Or “I love corn dogs.”

The problem is, while there are cards to express many of your thoughts, some things are left unsaid.

So next time you’re in the mood to say something special, look to Sidepony. With options that include such unusual messages as “Clean up your act” (next to a picture of a DustBuster), “Hope your holiday isn’t frigid” (snowflakes), and, yes, shout-outs to many of your favorite party foods (pigs in blankets, deviled eggs, tofurkey), they fill in the blanks where other card companies fear (or fail) to tread.

If you’re having trouble finding the right message, there are cards with more conventional sentiments.

Though “Hey there, Tiger” — featuring a topless, hairy-chested, mustachioed ’70s dude — fits just about any occasion, in our opinion.

Available online at sidepony.com.