Austerity Appreciators Pillows

"Just water? - Oh, one of THOSE people."

Punk Reindeer

'The great thing is, the poor won't be able to squander it on luxuries such as dignity, equality and hope!'

Pre-Old Blues

'We've completed the spending review and there won't be any.'

"What's so galling is that you don't even realize how Earthist you are."

The Harold Pinter theatre...

The first Airbender!

"Just junk mail."

Great. What do I get the man who already HAS nothing? It's a birthday party.

An anti-gravity protesting astronaut

"An economic downturn has forced one company to become leaner and meaner! Even shutting down the office rumour mill, and throwing 27 people out of work!"

"He was right about saving that box. It did come in handy."

'Remember, Henderson - A penny saved is a departmental oversight.'

"Nice touch, Jenkins. I like a man who salutes."

"If you don't wish to hear the match result look away now."

The World Will Overheat and End Next Week: Like, will it be on You Tube?

"They could make a Drachma out of this crisis."

Oh, The Putzing You'll Do

Wayne Swan

The end of the world is nigh.

"It's a part of the new austerity program – e now run things by paralegal."

Phil would try anything to avoid paying hefty airport parking fees.

Tightening the belt in the European Union.

"Organic food IS quite expensive... Would anyone like another pea?"

A Crab Apple says 'My life stinks...I'm all bruised...I've got worms...'

"There's an angry peasant mob carrying pitchforks and torches. I just assumed they're here to see you."

This episode would be known as 'The sink of doom!'

After Frugal: marked by difficulty parting with money. The strong inward force experienced by a unit of currency clasped in the hand of a rotating Scotsman.

You're really the Ghost of Christmas Past? In the flesh, so to speak. Bit early this year. Thrilling! Pardon? Since I was a little boy, I've dreamed of being considered frugal enough to get a visit from you. Will you tour me through my cheapest moments?! Tough case, this one.

"Wot, no economy?"

'It's good to see more police on the street.'

'Careful Artie, hidden fees.'

"The endless string of budget cuts are making things impossible. It's the worst part of this job. Having to spread so much time with people at the very end of their tether...people with no hope, no optimism for the future...people in a state of despair! A

"Nobody cares any more."