Today's custom card features some rookie stars from the IT department at Reynholm Industries.
The reference is probably more obscure than any other I've made in the history of custom cards on this blog, but the British sitcom in question, called The IT Crowd, has been a favorite of mine since I was introduced to it a few years ago.
The four characters on the card make up the IT department at a fictional mega-corporation named Reynholm Industries, and each episode of the show plays on the experiences many of us have had with the world of technology and tech support, regardless of which side of the help line we've been on.
The IT Crowd lasted only four seasons, but the episodes are hilarious, relatable, and very quotable. When the idea came to do a 4-player rookie card featuring the four main characters, I had to go with it. The 1974 baseball design worked very well, as it allowed plenty of space across the top for the corporation's name.
If you'd like a brief background of the characters, Roy and Moss are the tech-savvy members of the team—Roy being rather lazy and Moss being the introverted, awkward tech genius. Jen was hired as head of the IT department despite having zero experience. And Richmond is the most peculiar character, once a right-hand man to the big boss, but banished to the IT department server room after he began listening to goth music and making changes to his appearance.
Some funny scenes will help:
And here's one scene featuring Richmond:
I'm happy to have captured Roy, Moss, Jen, and Richmond on a custom card. If you enjoyed those clips, I hope you'll check out some full episodes.
Any fans of The IT Crowd out there? Favorite episode? Favorite personal tech support story?
Share in the comment section, and thanks for reading, as always!
