Bankruptcy Buster Gifts

'I'm worried - she insisted on closing every one of her accounts while she waited...'

No, I didn't know they were going to cut the office furniture budget in half.

'What I don't understand is how all three of us managed to get the figures wrong!'

'Going...Going...Gone! Sold to the lady with more money than sense.'

Budget Bureau. Ernie, spilling something from every food group on it, does not make it a "balanced" budget!

'Our company has hit an iceberg and is sinking fast. Of course, it's all very symbolic.'

"Hey, honey, the credit card company increased our debt... I mean our credit limit!"

'I'd put it on the back burner, but the stove's been repossessed.'

"This is crazy! We've been here only 10 minutes, we've spent all our money, and we've got nothing to show for it!"

'We're cutting back on our legal expenses and going with the violence instead.'

"Pendleton will stay afloat no matter what!"

'Uh oh. I can see another few hundred will be added to your bid.'

'My firm has scrutinised your budget and determined you could save a fortune by sacking us...that'll be £300,000 please!'

Horror Theater. Now Playing. Return of the Deficit.

Yes, dear, I remembered the coupons and saved a few dollars. The Adventures of Marriedman.

'Our company has hit an icebery and is sinking fast. Of course, it's all very symbolic.'

Oil shock.

Attorney At Law: Today's special - Bankruptcy and Divorce. Two for the price of one.

"I don't mind out of control spending as long as it's on stuff I like."

'What a wonderful day to declare chapter 13!'

'Please excuse the mess - we've been busy throwing good money after bad!'

Osborne's Tax Cuts

"I've been told to go through all our expenses...cut out any fat, get rid of any costly perks!"

Celebrity endorsements? I thought you said celibate endorsements. No wonder we're coming in under budget.

"They're spelt differently!"

Put it in petty cash.

'I have good news and bad news. The good news is that you're going to get to relive the thrill of building your company up from nothing!'

"Can I dress business casual even though I lost our business?"

"We can probably just about afford to run the pilot-light."

'Are you sure this isn't the point in which we should stop following the invisible hand of the marketplace?'

'This has to be the longest course I've ever played!' (Sign with Gas/Food/Lodging Next Tee)

"According to this analysis, Gibbons, last year your department spent forty-five thousand dollars on candy alone."

'As your friend, I'd advise you to leave the country. As your accountant, I advise you to file for bankruptcy.'

"Hang the expense, Potter. If you need another pencil, order it."

"We're cutting costs now, so get rid of the petting zoo."