Economic Analysts Gifts

'Your business plan demonstrates that you have traded prudently, invested wisely and grown at a sensible rate. All your projections look accurate. I'm afraid that in the current economic climate there is no way that this bank can invest...'

"Without a doubt, Mr. Big Bad Wolf, since you've been with us, the foreclosure rate has been phenomenal. However, tactics such as 'I'll Huff and I'll Puff', has come under scrutiny of late."

"This is not the curve we need flattened!"

'Generics of generics - that's the way we'll go.'

An executive prepares to cut jobs.

'I don't know about the ecosystem, but the economy seems to be on the upswing.'

'I know the bad economy has brought us together as a family, but I wish our kids and grandkids could afford their own place.'

"...And, while fortunately, I am not losing my job...my heart goes out to those who are!"

Obese Tourists

'Huh! Look at that lot: they never put anything back into the country - just bleed it dry. Shameless!'

Test: Guess who will suffer the most to reduce the deficit?

What's the news saying about the economy?

Loan Sharks - 'We offer protection to the lowest paid.'

'We do have something in Real Estate for an individual who's willing to starve for a year before turning to the office supplies.'

Crazy But Calm

Parlor Tricks/Politics.

"I see this place is very popular with tourist industry workers."

'The recession is now affecting Ralph's hairline.'

'Well, at least some people still believe you exist...'

"Things are worse than we thought."

Why Business Is so Bummed out about Inflation

"Stock options for your thoughts."

ACME INDUSTRIES NEW PRODUCTS DIVISION, 'The best part is, it can repossess itself!'

Build Your Own Portfolio

'Gentlemen, we need a slogan!'

"The little engine that could... after taking advantage of family connections, a trust fund, working two years for free as an intern, and finally getting hired as an independent contractor."

So I'm "cheap." It's a perfectly good word. And it aptly describes my interest in conserving resources. I suppose we could call you "thrifty." Heavens no! And waste two whole letters? I see we've only wasted one whole tea bag.

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

XYZ Inc, putting a folksy, human face on unfettered corporate greed for over 50 years.

Unemployed recession: the irony is killing me

"In the current market, it's just more practical."

'Cancel his redundancy cheque then phone for an ambulance'

In and Out Sourced.

No time for sirtaki now, Greece!

"C'mon people! All for me and me for me!"