Civil Service Worker Mugs

"Yes, dear - now that gay marriage is banned - this wonderful institution of marriage is safe!"

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

"On a more positive note the guidance we’ve published on the services we can’t provide is published in 37 different languages."

Summer 2000: Children stumble upon the remains of Linda Tripp's old head.

Washington D.C., Acronym Capital of the World

"What was I thinking?!"

Health Advisory: Flint Water has lead, Ann Arbor water has dioxane.

It's a new government directive requiring us to be 58% more cheerful within 18 months.

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

Why Cows Leave Home

'You can come down a peg. Mesopotamia gave the world bureaucracy, you know.'

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

"The UWS association for the advancement of A.I."

'As the government sees it, the U.S. budget would be fine if more deficit earners like you, Mr. Wald, go on the ball!'

Politicians are from Uranus.

'Would you like a balloon with that?'

Capital Tours

"Whine and cheezed party."

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

The Milky Way (Detail)

"Please, James...will you stop worrying whether the baby will meet all government regulations!"

"Efficiency savings...protect front line services BLAH! BLAH! refocus on core objectives BLAH BLAH!"

"Here's something extra to cover his lousy tip. Blame his fifth grade math teacher."

"I propose legislation to simplify Brexit - the Americans are having a hard time following it."

"From this you make a living?"

"Billy's room gets cleaned for free! The cleaning service uses it to train employees how to clean a hazardous waste dump."

"Says, property of the I.R.S."

"Taxation with representation hasn't worked out so well." (two men at the US capital talking taxes and politics)

"Hold everything! I just thought up a terrific loophole!"

'We need people who dream the impossible dreams - like pensions and health care.'

'Don't worry! Since 28% of my salary goes to the government, I've decided to work 72% of the time!'

"I'm working part time, but I'm hoping that once I finish my master's they'll up my hours to full time."

IRS: The country is broke, but your taxes cannot be construed as 'Charity to the Poor'.

'I hope you have planning permission for that?'