So is the idea that we're all collaborating on one particular 'Get Well' card, or more just publicly brainstorming ideas for individual cards?
Also kudos for pointing out this isn't meant to be a one-upmanship on /v/, that last thread went places this one certainly shouldn't.
EDIT: Part of me feels like a video would be harder than something physical to get to Iwata, despite being online. With a card someone sent in NoA reps like Bill Trinen can actively make sure it gets sent to him, but with an online video I could just see it getting lost in the sea of other Nintendo fan videos.
This is also the other issue. With a physical card, we can at least know that it was sent directly to Nintendo of Japan, and passed on to him. A video is just one more video in a sea of Youtube videos, and much much more work for everyone involved.
Lets keep this achievable. A get well card doesn't require users to do anything more than give a get well message, and is far more personal. A video requires everyone involved start filming and editing stuff, with someone overseeing the project in a managerial way. Let's not let GAF be known as the forum which started out wanting to send a card, then got undone trying to make a meta-Nintendo Direct just to stand out more from other forums.
C'mon guys, let's think like developers: set realistic targets, try not to overachieve or promise more than we can deliver. We want this card to be finished like an EAD or HAL game, not left half-completed like something EA would put out. Let's get people contributing messages and pictures, decide on a card format and size, then see if we can't get someone in JapanGAF to print the final product and sent it to Nintendo's office. Please understand that a video would require more time.