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Merv the Monkey: CEO of Mankey Monkey - The Pre-Scored Card Kingpin

17 Oct 2024
 
Merv the Monkey: CEO of Mankey Monkey - The Pre-Scored Card Kingpin

Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of Mankey Monkey, the UK’s premier online paper company specializing in pre-scored cards. And by premier, I mean the only online paper company in existence that’s run by a monkey—because let’s face it, no one else could dream up such genius.

That’s right, folks. Merv the Monkey Wiltshires favorite business-savvy simian, has taken his paper obsession online. I know what you’re thinking: how does a monkey manage a website? Well, let me tell you, Merv might not be able to type without accidentally hitting the spacebar 47 times, but he’s got vision. And, thanks to a lot of bananas and maybe some caffeine (don’t ask), Mankey Monkey is thriving.

Why Pre-Scored Cards? (And Other Business Mysteries)
You might be wondering, why would a monkey get into the pre-scored card business? Of all the paper products out there—envelopes, notebooks, even sticky notes—why cards?

Simple. Merv loves a good fold.

If you’ve ever seen a monkey get excited about something, you’ll know that Merv’s true passion isn’t just paper—it’s precision. The moment he discovered the concept of pre-scored cards, his little monkey mind was blown. Why fold something yourself when you can have a perfectly straight line pre-scored for you? It was like the paper gods had spoken to him personally.

Thus, Mankey Monkey: Pre-Scored Card Specialists was born. You want greeting cards? Wedding invites? Birthday cards with that satisfying “snap” when you fold them? Merv’s got you covered, with a range of pre-scored cards that would make any paper fanatic weep with joy.

Merv’s Marketing Genius
Now, you’d think selling pre-scored cards online would be enough for any regular monkey, but this is Merv we’re talking about. His marketing strategies are… let’s just say, creative.

First of all, there’s the branding. The name Mankey Monkey is pure gold. Is it a play on the word “manky,” meaning a bit dodgy? Yes. Does Merv know that? Absolutely not. He thinks it’s a stroke of genius because “Mankey” sounds like “Monkey” and, well, Merv is a monkey. So it all checks out in his head.

His slogan? “Get Your Cards Folded by a Pro – Pre-Scored and Ready to Go!”

Sure, it might not be entirely accurate (Merv hasn’t folded a card himself in years—he's all about the pre-scored life), but it rolls off the tongue. Plus, the logo, which features Merv holding a folded card in one paw and a banana in the other, is the kind of chaotic energy that gets people talking.

The Website Experience: A Jungle Adventure
Visiting the Mankey Monkey website is an experience all its own. While Merv may have an eye for design (his homepage background is an aesthetically pleasing collage of pre-scored cards and tropical plants), the user experience can be a little… unpredictable.

For instance, the “Contact Us” page features a live chat option that occasionally has Merv pop up to help you. Except, well, it’s just a GIF of Merv excitedly smashing his keyboard with both paws. Some customers think it’s hilarious; others have left reviews wondering why the live chat agent keeps sending them random banana emojis.

Then there’s the FAQ section, which is mostly just a list of banana-related questions that Merv’s clearly been wanting to answer for years. For example:

Q: Do the cards come with envelopes?

Merv’s Answer: No, but I highly recommend using bananas as stamps. They're sticky!

Q: Can I customize my card size?

Merv’s Answer: As long as it folds. Fold it, and it’s perfect.

Q: Why pre-scored cards?

Merv’s Answer: Folding is happiness. Let the paper guide you.

Merv’s Shipping: Fast or… Chaotic?
One thing that customers are consistently impressed by is the speed of Merv’s shipping. He guarantees next-day delivery in most areas of the UK, thanks to his fleet of… let’s call them “couriers.” These couriers consist of a group of hyperactive squirrels and a pigeon named Clive who’s surprisingly reliable when he’s not distracted by shiny objects.

Sure, there have been a few mishaps. Mrs. Jenkins from Ipswich received her pack of pre-scored Christmas cards with a bite taken out of the corner (courtesy of Clive, who mistook it for lunch). And the Jones family in Manchester got their order in what appeared to be an envelope wrapped entirely in banana peel (Merv's own personal touch, I'm sure).

But overall, Merv’s got the logistics down. His motto? “If it’s folded, it’ll get to you.”

The Future of Mankey Monkey
Merv isn’t stopping at pre-scored cards. Rumor has it, he’s planning to expand the Mankey Monkey empire into custom-printed wrapping paper, personalized stationery, and (wait for it) pre-scored banana-shaped thank you cards—perfect for when you want to send a folded message with a tropical twist.

Of course, his plans for global domination (or at least UK domination) are ongoing. He’s been in talks with several influencers (mostly local birds and the odd squirrel), and there’s even talk of launching a YouTube channel called "Merv’s Mankey Moments", where Merv demonstrates the sheer joy of pre-scoring things—everything from paper to, well, more paper.

Conclusion: Long Live the Mankey Monkey
So, the next time you’re in need of a pre-scored card and you want a little extra personality in your paper purchase, look no further than Mankey Monkey. Sure, you could go to any other faceless online retailer, but where’s the fun in that? Merv’s got the fold, the flair, and a business model that could only exist in the mind of a monkey-turned-entrepreneur.

And remember, when you order from Mankey Monkey, you’re not just buying a card—you’re supporting a monkey with a dream.

Because at Mankey Monkey, every card comes with a fold… and a little bit of chaos.

(The above is, as you can imagine somewhat fictional as a monkey can't really run his own business.................. Or can he?)