Budget-conscious Complainers Gifts

"Sorry Santa we're over budget for 'meeting the dreams of young children' and we won't have funds for 'screams of delight' until 2026 at the earliest."

"These are the principal qualities we're looking for in our new recruits."

'So far, all I can tell you for sure is how much I've charged you.'

'Before we unload him, he'd like a written price support.'

"This is a third-year medical student. To cut costs, your insurance company dismissed the surgeon."

"... And how are you enjoying the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu?"

"Our generous pensions are unsustainable so I'm firing you."

'No thanks. I never sign a sales deal at the door.'

Little Taxes.

Take one Per Day as Affordable.

Sam's Nation Building

"We’ve been told to cut the drugs budget so in future Louella here will be chanting away your pain."

Rx. Warning: May cause sudden loss of income.

'If the 750ml and th 375ml of the '82 Beaumont are too pricey, how about their Merlot-scented auto air freshener? -- Only 99 cents.'

"And, in our continuing effort to minimize surgical costs, I'll be hitting you over the head and tearing you open with my bare hands."

'Computer Prices' blowing away you money

Senior Brand Name Medicine Cabinet

"Natasha cuts diagnosis costs."

'At $12 a glass, I want it to spit out what it drank.'

Cost of the military.

"Waiter, there's a greenfly in my soup!"

'Now I'll show you what turns a $6,000 operation into a $17,000 operation.'

"We have our round cuts and these are our budget cuts."

Good vision? Save Money - Tiny Type Books.

"I'm afraid we're going to have to let you go. . . we need to make savings to pay for the locums!"

"Get used to it...I think we're going to be eating them for a while yet..."

'The armed forces are having to respond to new kinds of threat.'

The cost of Halloween.

The cheap skate - 'Separate checks, please.'

"Remember you did say we have all got to tighten our belts."

Vulture oil inc.

'YOU look at the size...and I'LL look at the price!'

This one's got power brakes, power steering, power windows and power payments!

Look thru the hole to see budget savings: 'I don't see anything in there...'

'There's no money to provide 'Care in the Community'...but we have just enough to move him into the carpark!'