Artistic Contrarian Gifts

"I hate poems. They're boring and pretentious."

'I'm part of the decision-making process... I'm the 'No' part.'

Protest

"Sure, money may be imaginary - but at least it's got everybody imagining it."

"Ever notice how grateful people are when you present them with facts contrary to their beliefs?"

"They're healthy? All this time, Mom said carrots and raisins were nature's candy!"

"Dont believe anything those guys have told you. None of it. It's all B.S."

'The fourth quarter was no walk in the park. Especially for those who count on us to walk in the park.'

'Harrison, going against your better judgement has made us a lot of money...'

60 minutes I.Q. test - pick the counterfeit.

'An ebook! What are you reading?' 'Against technology: From the Luddites to neo-Luddism.'

"It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full if you have a case."

"I just completely disagree with what you just said about America lacking focus."

Burning the Other

'He's always looking for an argument!'

"What if my bliss happens to be suing people?"

"Don't you shush us, mister! We're famous consultants!"

Guru Shifted Thinking

Whipping Cream

'We're looking for new, original thinkers...people who can think 'outside the box'...'

'If everyone's thinking outside the box a man who thinks inside the box is bound to have the advantage.'

The Devil screeming hate speech through a megaphone called "tolerance" at a person holding up a sign that says "free speech"

I've got a problem – with me. Counseling costs extra. I always hated BMW owners. But one day I woke up and realized I drive a Saab. People who vacation in the Hamptons give me hives, but I've got a summer spot in Santa Cruz. I protested against big corporate oil companies … wearing a North Face jacket and Nike high tops! Don't you realize what I've become? I'm an upwardly mobile hippy! Death to the huppy. Hates fancy coffee drinks, loves soy milk.

Speaker and crowd 'Think for yourself!', 'MAKE me!'

'I used to be a 'nut', but since I made millions in the market, I'm a 'contrarian'.'

Explorers discover the last contrarian without a podcast.

'When you said you're a contrarian, I just assumed you meant your investment style, Mr. Kobenz.'

'I don't know why other people pray in school, but I pray in school because I'm not supposed to.'

"Humbug! I don't believe that you can tell the future!"

'You're not really into this, are you Mahoney?'

'I know we're supposed to flock together, but I want to see a different movie...'

'Please welcome our first speaker who will discuss 'The Challenges of Globalisation'.'

"Actually, I'm from New Jersey. The nickname comes from thirty years in the textile business."

Half full head of hair, half empty head of hair.

ANARCHISTS' ASSOCIATION, 'All right! -- our Government grant just came through!'