Approval Authority Gifts

'Hey! Who stole my stamp of grudging approval?'

Trial by Media

"What's a patent?"

"My mom says I can start a rock band if I call it 'I Love My Mommy.' You in?"

Patent Attorney (invisible man)

"My daughter tells me you want to become a doctor."

"Attention, wanna-be son-in-law ... we're losing!"

"Behold! I am God! I know all. Yet I'm constantly testing you even though I already know what you'll do. But I'll still punish you for the sins I planned for you to do. And you'll suffer in a fiery pit, tormented beyond imagining forever and ever and ever

'Something has spooked the prairie dogs.'

"Congratulations Professor, the committee 'okayed' your grant request."

'Clarice, you know our rule. You cannot date anyone who has...'

Coming to a consensus.

"I'm Walter Grimes and I approve this drink."

Continental marshal

Still a Disappointment to his Mother

'This is a very innovative proposal. It can really shake things up around here. Let's not rush into making a decision too fast. I think you should gather much more information than we need to make an informed decision.'

The boss is always right.

Bureau of Disappearing Civil Liberties

'So you're a billionaire... Now what?' 'Have you learned to clean your room yet?'

'See, I told you my dad would like you.'

"This next song's about our desperate struggle to please and chronic craving for approval. I really, really hope you like it."

"Ya gotta obey the rules otherwise there's anarchy!"

Woman at mail boxes which are marked: Local Mail Out - Of Town Mail - Deficit Ideas.

"Let's celebrate Friday! Show me again how good my numbers are compared to Congress!"

After all he'd done it seemed the least we could do!

"Is your dad in a good mood? We're heading into uncharted territory."

Power: 'It's mine and you can't have it.'

Thank you for being so kind and approving my loan application. How can I ever repay you?'

"I'll keep saying I plan to go to law school as long as I get nods of approval when introduced to my parents' friends."

'Church Commission Land. No entry. Don't be tempted - someone IS watching!'

"If it weren't for Instagram, I'd have no self-esteem at all."

'I can't prescribe anything for his midlife crisis but I know a high school principal who'll scare him out of it.'

'Honey, why do you always put me int he rear seat of you patrol car when you give me a lift home?'

Love me, love me, love me, love me....

"For goodness sake Dad, he's not a hippy: He's an Afghan Greyhound!"