SenQ very much…

It’s a shame they’re ceased to be.

Well that puts a dampener on the birthday.

If someone called me extinguished, I would be rather put out by it.

Feel it. Test it. Put it back and find a riper one.

Must be a tiny gift if they can fit several outlets at the back of a card.

An urn, perhaps ? Or an ashtray ?

Nothing new under the sun – even the ancient Egyptians buried their extinct rulers with gifts.

Resistance is Boot Hill.

Sorry to hear of your passing, dear customer.

Extinguished indeed!

The Cardmember was rather put out.

THE CARDMEMBER FROM HELL

It was only Joe Stalin, who had his guests extinguished.

…”so solly about the foam, but it was neccesally to put you out.”

Hubby: “Honey, I’ve put out the Cat.”

Wife: “Why did you light it in the first place?”