What is Tard Card?
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This is when an actor or actress decides to play a mentally retarded person to gain acting accolades like an Oscar, Emmy or Golden Globe Award.
Did you see DiCaprio in, "Whats Eating Gilbert Grape"?
That dude nearly got an Oscar for playing the Tard Card.
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2.
The slang name for a handicapped placard.
Jimmi: God, I hope there is parking.
Gee: Don't worry! You have the tard card!
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3.
Using a mental disability to further yourself in a situation or to use it as a advantage in doing some sort of activity.
Ivan "So how did you manage to let me ride for free"
John "I had to play the Tard Card on you"
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