Alternative uses for credit cards

bert&ernie
bert&ernie Posts: 1,283 Forumite
in Credit cards
I've recently been thinking about credit cards and the potential alternative uses for them. The obvious one is an ice scraper - anyone got any other suggestions?
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
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  • Pound
    Pound Posts: 2,784 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm using mine to underline headings in the absence of a ruler.
  • bert&ernie
    bert&ernie Posts: 1,283 Forumite
    Pound wrote: »
    I'm using mine to underline headings in the absence of a ruler.

    They do provide a good straight edge, albeit a short one.
    The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
  • PurpleK8
    PurpleK8 Posts: 86 Forumite
    i always use credit cards for wood filler and grouting, they're a nice size to use
  • bert&ernie
    bert&ernie Posts: 1,283 Forumite
    PurpleK8 wrote: »
    i always use credit cards for wood filler and grouting, they're a nice size to use

    cool. Grouting - I never thought of that.
    The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
  • HeadInSand_2
    HeadInSand_2 Posts: 394 Forumite
    Applying thermal paste to CPUs.
  • NewbieMoneySaver**
    NewbieMoneySaver** Posts: 400 Forumite
    bert&ernie wrote: »
    They do provide a good straight edge, albeit a short one.

    I think there is obviously a need to apply for more cards then. lol
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  • druss
    druss Posts: 70 Forumite
    If someone gets stabbed apparently they create a great seal for the wound ( fairly flat area of body only)
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  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    Cutting a line of toot? :confused:
    Not that I have ever tried but have seen it done on the telly.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    If you cant be bothered to wash that pile of dishes in the kitchen sink, you could always use it to spread the butter on your toast.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    Maybe even use a Visa to prepare a Brazilian Wax.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
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