Half a croissant, on a plate, with a sign in front of it saying '50c'
h a l f b a k e r y
Thunk.

idea: add, search, annotate, link, view, overview, recent, by name, random

meta: news, help, about, links, report a problem

account: browse anonymously, or get an account and write.

user:
pass:
register,


       

Please log in.
Before you can vote, you need to register. Please log in or create an account.

Frugalhorn

Honking credit card
  (+1)
(+1)
  [vote for,
against]

Seen those singing greeting cards? Imagine a tiny photosensor-enabled surface-mount device that can be embedded in credit cards; every time you pull one out of a wallet or purse into the light it honks or speaks to remind you not to use it so damned much. Good for checkbooks too.
Steamboat, Dec 07 2011

[link]






       Talking wallets and purses that scold you for spending money have been staples in those awful gag gift catalogs for decades.
Alterother, Dec 07 2011
  

       Spouses are also useful gadgets for this purpose.
pocmloc, Dec 08 2011
  

       I love the name, but nout else.
marklar, Dec 08 2011
  
      
[annotate]
  


 

back: main index

business  computer  culture  fashion  food  halfbakery  home  other  product  public  science  sport  vehicle