Not that many people write check memos these days, which is why you should take every opportunity possible to humiliate a friend who decides to write you a check rather than give you straight, cold hard cash. These funny check memos are probably the best thing you will see on the Internet today, let alone a check. I mean, the sheer embarrassment your friend/co-worker/spouse/brother/sister will feel having to drive their check over to their local bank and watch the tellers reaction when they see the check is priceless. I would actually pay someone the money they gave me