Budget Reimaginer Gifts

'It may seem we're sinking deeper into debt, but really we're just experiencing a quarter of negative growth.'

Captain Ahab searched for a vaccine.

Gerry, there are more accurate ways of balancing the petty cash.

'That's what I thought, finances are tight: She's switched to no-name cat food...'

"We balanced our budget this month!"

Once again overbudget and past dealine, the predatory boa constractor adroitly squeezes the life from its victim's wallet.

Miss Pike, send a memo to all members of staff.....Economies must be made.'

You can't fool all of the people all of the time, especially with our advertising budget.

"To save money, 5 employees will share the same computer. I got the idea while I was carpooling."

'Wow, my own desk!'

'The sick economy isn't why J.B.has cut back on spending. He always was a tightwad.'

Stephen King's latest horror novel: 'Healthcare reform debate'

"Gee, Dave, a proposal to balance the budget wasn't really what I was expecting."

Sales - We could try a 'free offer' but it would cost us.

"Skip to the part where the princess climbs to the top of the corporate ladder."

'With the economy the way it is, I'm going to have to let one of you go.'

Consortia set to take over

"The company must save money. That's why we've got to be easy on the carpet."

'A belt will have to be tightened...not the cars...yours.'

Serious bummer! The bank says I'm overdrawn.

Cancel that turkey and prawn sandwich...

'Good news I'm ten percent under budget.'

'The gas bill is a lot bigger than usual.'

'Your coverages suggest it will spread rapidly to your wallet.'

Number 2 in a series of unlikely events: "There's more money in the budget than we know what to do with so you don't need to ask me every time you just need to spend a few hundred quid."

"Look at the size of this gas bill - you'll have to get rid of some of those celebrity chefs!!"

"I've been working on the household budget."

The Department Chairs react to the budget cuts.

"It's a ransom note from our energy supplier!"

Everything became too freaking expensive today.

"The increase in our budget has allowed you the luxury of a company vehicle. Enjoy."

'We just drive by and throw candy and stuff like in a parade.'

"That's it - we've eaten the last of the energy bills."