Economic Buff Pillows

"Any sign of recovery yet?"

This is the Captain. We are spinning out of control at an altitude of one thousand feet. Sit back and enjoy the rest of our flight to Bankruptcy.

'We've completed the spending review and there won't be any.'

Austerity

Sale. Grocery. Finland is the most populous nation on earth. Time to sell my stock portfolio --- a "market correction" is coming.

"Sadly, all good things must come to an end."

The Dollar Having a Hard Time Riding the Economy.

'According to our fact finding committee, our stock won't be worth a dime this quarter.'

'I hate it when hem lines follow the economy.'

'Today, the dollar continued to hold its value in relation to monopoly money.'

Germany's new leading role in Europe

'Always a bastard to sell.'

"We're being accused of talking down the economy...I want the idea looked at on pages 1,3,6 and 7 with a colour spread in the supplement."

"Just keep cranking 'em out until we have parity with the old franc!"

Economy Recovery Illusion

The Dow hits 20,000.

'And were there a point to your proposal, Henderson - What would it be?'

"I was hoping this presentation would be more interesting upside down."

"Stock options for your thoughts."

'It's only a hunch, but I think everybody bought everything they needed, last time.'

'It's a chart of office morale. This is where you went on vacation.'

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

"No, I didn't steal your content. I just have your content's doppleganger."

'Quick! We need a bigger chart in here!'

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

A fight in the Boardroom.

"Gentlemen, I'm pleased to say the firm is perfectly positioned to avoid chapter eleven and still be in existence this time next year."

'Let me worry about the one percent inspiration, you just take care of the 99 percent perspiration.'

"What's a debenture?"

'This is a 'placebo' line. It serves no purpose but it makes us feel good.'

Business meeting, CEO is dressed strangely as he asks: 'Any questions?'

"Would you say that the sales projections in your 3 year plan are realistic?"

"Unfortunately, the consumer was not as demanding as we had hoped."