Credit Crunch Captains Mugs

'I know you part own the bank but if you don't let me have a bonus and give me your money no loan!'

"I’ve combined all your outstanding debt into what we here in the banking business like to call a honkin’ big loan."

"'Meetingpalooza' sounded better in the brochure."

'Normally, I would give credit where credit is due but we're in a credit crunch. Therefore, I will take all the credit for your hard work on this project.'

Who should I call first? 911 or Technical Support?

'Spock's expertise in M&A deal making was key to the formation of the Federation.'

"Actually, this is where there was a slight earth tremor."

Man with pirate eye patch and bandana giving a lecture

'He runs this firm like a ship.'

I'd rather be at the office.

Sportknitting

'I hate to see you work during your lunch hour, so do me a favor and close your door.'

Jerry, times are tough. I'll take your iou for $75 only if it's written on a $100 bill.

"Tut! You've tapped in the wrong number again!"

'Our cries of Armageddon were completely ignored, so let's just keep throwing money at the economy.'

Ask Mr. Buck: Financial Advisor. "Dear Mr. Buck, Why do so many people have trouble with their finances?" Money talks, but it does not give directions.

"Is there anyone here who specializes in stress management?"

Global Money Markets Roller-Coaster Ride.

'We've got to think about our lending policy for small businesses... Like my tailor!'

Executive Travel Agency: Ego Trips Our Speciality

BUS, 'I've got all my money tied up in securitized mortgages or mortgaged securities -- I forget which.'

A man gets attacked by his credit report.

'(Sigh!) I doubt if the country will ever have a mood of optimism again....'

"It is too a period of recovery."

"Spinning, reefing, tacking...they sound like a dress making circle."

Dracula is refused a loan from the Blood Bank 'Your credit rating is terrible!'

Tsipras Discus

'I got tired of trying to get it into one of those tiny bottles.'

Businessman turning to self-improvement seminars due to foreign competition,takeover bids, and restructuring.

Cristina Kirchner

'Dinner will be a little late -- I was overcome by the fumes.'

Emergencies: The World Economy

'I don't want to talk about contraception. I'm more about misconception.'

Garlic Express

'That's the last time I ever let you try to fix the microwave.'