Bank Bailout Buff Pillows

'You realize we'd be unemployed it it wasn't for the bank bailout.'

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

Mario Draghi

Squirrel putting nuts in a safe box.

'The bank says they're freezing my assets! I don't understand: They've always been frozen...'

'Oh, no! It's all in euros!'

"Nice work on that German contract. You've made your mark, Ashworth."

Bank cashier sits near sign: 'Please do not ask for credit, as refusal often offends'.

'...and this time Gerald, don't refer to the RBS as the Ripoff Bonus Scheme!'

"I don't like the look of this."

"We do have faith but I'm afraid our policy is still not to accept Bitcoin."

"Don't worry! He's totally changed..."

Spanish bank needs propping up.

"I said freeze, punk, I didn't mean literally!"

"Pendleton will stay afloat no matter what!"

'I love it when you talk big bucks, Mr. Williams.'

'Bob was eventually arrested and charged with outsider trading.'

"I'm worried. We're small enough to fail, but not big enough to be bailed out!"

'Credit being what it is, I'm sure you won't mind if we see your 200,000 cattle first...'

Obama's Financial Reform Pill: I hope they won't need a glass of water.

Big Loan, Little Deposit Bank

"I've brought companies back from the brink of disaster before Phil, but to bring one back from the dead? I'm still patting myself on the back over that one!"

Saving Spain

World-Wide Bank: Economic crisis lands in the in-tray.

"Squawk! Interest rates are going negative!"

Offshore tax havens.

'What a wonderful day to declare chapter 13!'

'Wouldn't it be easier if the banks simply merged with the Inland Revenue?'

The truth about the death of the Dinosaurs.

"...And for anyone who forgot to bring something for the collection..."

Deposits insured by the U.S. Government (which has a $4.2 trillion debt).

"How much do I need? How much you got?"

"I'm afraid with your income I couldn't possibly approve a loan of that size. Would you like a list of our approved loan sharks?"

"Good morning - I'm from your bank. We'd like our house back please!"

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