Comeback Mugs

Back on the mound after succesful Elton John surgery.

"I've got an idea for my comeback."

Smart Ass - Wise Ass

"This number goes out to all the little people I met on my way back down."

"And in the category of 'The Most Amazing Comeback from an Academic Nosedive,' the winner is..."

"He's writing a novel for the first time in decades. It has less to do with the urge to create or say something new, and more to do with the fact that all his previous books are now out of print."

"I'm so happy to be back in the workforce I'll never complain out loud again about Mondays."

Professor Ernie's history of philosophy. Rene Descartes had a difficult childhood. I think, therefore I am! I know you are, but what am I?!

And so, Rudy unwittingly became an investor in The Infant Restaurant Critic. At first, he was furious having lost his weekly paycheck. But then it dawned on him: He was back in the dot-com game – for the first time in 20 years. He was practically a venture capitalist! I'm a social media investor. It's a multi-platform play with, obviously, huge mobile capability, global reach, soaring audience share. Revenue model? What? Huh? Beat it.

A lesson in wit

How Gary got his groove back.

"Try a new tactic, punch back."

"I know I told you to fool him into thinking you've got nothing left, but now you've got me convinced."

"Where are all the hecklers? I have some great rejoinders."

"Not to quibble, Helen, but if you look up 'Pathetic Loser' in the dictionary I don't believe anyone's picture is there."

"Stimulating this area of the brain will enable the patient to think of all the clever things he wished he had said."

The Fountain of Youth.

"In a minor role, but giving a highly charged performance. . ."

"Quick, Bartlett! Instill them with hope!"

'An off-white entertainment giant that's been in and out of favour with the public - what better place for Jacko's comeback?'

What a success story! It says this guy was in prison and now owns a corporation! Ah, he went from pen to inc.

'I'm proud of the lads. They show'd a lot of character coming back from one down. . . then two or three silly goals. . . At this level you get punished. But overall I thought we were a bit unlucky. . .'

'Reinventing myself.'

"I think I've already had my fifteen minutes of fortune."

"This accident will not affect my career as a football pro. Fortunately, I'm left-footed."

TV Zoo Trivia

'I would go to the end of the world for you.' - 'Yes, but would you stay there?'

'It's hard to tell if that's part of the routine or just rheumatism.'

"Now just hold on...I've pre-recorded some snappy comebacks since I never remember them during these meetings."

'After I get my MBA I'll live in New York and summer in Europe before moving back in with my parents.'

Newspaper Co. Sports Desk. Ernie, we need headlines for our series of articles on sports stars trying to revive their careers. Let's start with the Australian athlete. "Boomerang Thrower's Comeback." A basketball player bulked up to become competitive again. "Hoopster Muscles Way to Rebound"! The tennis star overcame a serious illness and is back on the court. "Tennis Champ Rallies: Makes Exciting Return"! The skier, on the other hand, had to retire. He's a politician in a dirty electi

'... but you've gotta admire him for at least trying to come back after an injury of that magnitude.'

Not Such A Fool As He Looks.

"Phil is my Vice President in Charge of Snappy Comebacks."

'Mr. Churchill, you are drunk !' 'Yes Madam and you are ugly but tomorrow I shall be sober.'