I agree with you. This was actually my first instinct as I have to do this with the NeXT using Flipper.
Yesterday I tried manipulating it several different ways using my fingers while in front one of our larger amplified readers that scan a regular card effortlessly from about 8”-10” away. No luck.
I am quite surprised at how rigid it is! I’m not sure if it flexed at all! Could have been my tissue moving giving me the impression of slight movement.