Banking Baffler Pillows

Forgot My Mother's Maiden Name.

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

Squirrel putting nuts in a safe box.

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

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."

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

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

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

Spanish bank needs propping up.

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

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

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

'Our fund lost millions, but the good news is our management fees are not based on performance.'

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

"Squawk! Interest rates are going negative!"

Big Loan, Little Deposit Bank

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

Offshore tax havens.

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

Freddie Mac and Fannie May takeover

Bank. Moving Co. Joe got an apartment above the bank. He moved his things in today. Now he can say his "assets are over ten million dollars"!

"...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?"

'Sheesh... I wish the government would handle the finance reform a bit more discreetly...'

loan

'So glad we ticked the no publicity box.'

'As long as the gov't has a printing press, all deposits federally insured.'

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

"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?"

Save! O% interest on your deposits.

"We've got an application from a bank asking if we'd like to sponsor a branch."

"Yes, we've refused your loan application."