Contrasting Thinker Gifts

Winter Outings: Optimists and Pessimists Club.

A woman floats in the pool under the shade of an airplane

The International and May Day Terrorism

"No, ma'am. I'm not sure what the difference is between being creative or just plain weird."

"You are being overly-defensive again, Brenda!"

"It's a long way to Enlightenment. You might need some cash."

"In hindsight, we shouldn't have had him cremated."

"Admit it, we're lost."

Cactus seats.

'In a nutshell, foods are drugged and drugs are eaten like food.'

Schrodinger's Black Box

"Your assumption that a one in a million chance event MUST be a miracle shows you drastically underestimate the total number of regularly occurring events."

"Lori, go ahead and toss in 'Lolita.' Now, what's next?" "We'll need more lighter fluid." "'The Lottery' is devils work." "We must protect the children." "Book burning club"

"Of course it's not clean energy -- We don't have clean ANYTHING!"

'Rehab centre' "I'm addicted to Irvine Welsh"

"When I get to Heaven, will I still have to clean my room?"

"May I offer a very different scenario?"

You are much more likely to think outside the box if it is broken.

"Sure, money may be imaginary - but at least it's got everybody imagining it."

'I wonder how Curious George fits into all this?'

"Things are looking up!"

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" "Nothing. I'm going into stem cell research."

"It's going to be huge! Cheese-flavored vodka!"

'See, dear, you can't believe everything you read. It says so right here on the internet!'

"When you're nailing the numbers, they don't ask questions."

'Can you debunk my essay?'

"If everything is God's will, tell me again why I need to study for exams?"

"Ever notice how grateful people are when you present them with facts contrary to their beliefs?"

'As part of our alternative budget management strategy we've got Tim on 'Hail Marys' in here and Geoff sacrificing a goat to Woden next door!'

'Just do the presentation Williams and let the numbers speak for themself.'

'You can't win - a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but ignorance is no excuse!'

'The fourth quarter was no walk in the park. Especially for those who count on us to walk in the park.'

"Dont believe anything those guys have told you. None of it. It's all B.S."

'Harrison, going against your better judgement has made us a lot of money...'