City Service Strategist Gifts

Hogging the Truck

"Living in a city with functional infrastructure must be so boring."

"M'lady, we’ve reached peak Brooklyn."

The Milky Way (Detail)

'If congress regulates obscene bonuses, isn't that a violation of the first amendment?'

"Brian's been pursuing a successful career in the City for 25 years..."

'Of course, in the long term we're all extinct.'

'Every year local authorities whinge on about needing more money to maintain services.'

Hard Hat Area/Hard Nosed Area.

'Stock Market re-entry now safe. . . City analysts say.'

'No reason, other than that fishing relieves stress.'

Urban lunch

"This is my stop, Phil, you'll be C.E.O. till Sixty-third Street."

'Darling - are you finding these waiters rather over-attentive?'

'You got much on at the moment?'; 'No, nothing really.' (Naked man)

"I hear you're something big in the city?"

'Why can't I park it here? I'm just getting my moneys worth.'

"Did you order takeout?"

City & Western.

Accountants can be fun!

"If I don't get a bonus from my bank, I'll quit and flip burgers!"

Sidewalk the game

"Face it, Larry. We're small fish and des Moines isn't that big a pond."

The Manhattan Triangle

Financial Pirates

'Yes...our chief analyst is recommending further investments in the new year.'

Unglamourous job, but with massive rewards. How about the city?

'City workers to retrain as teachers.'

Sign on gate reads - 'Beware of the bull market.' 'Apparently some chap from the city bought it.'

"...And there has been a rapid decline in the number of complaints."

"As regards the size of our annual bonus, let's bear in mind gentlemen, that we are hunters AND gatherers."

"It's a good idea to tip first. That way I know what level of service you expect."

'Jane It used to be jungle out there'

CITY HALL DEPARTMENT 230179-B. 'Why, yes, you are in the right office -- Who told you how to get here?'

"I'm really glad I don't work on this floor."