Economic Escapists Gifts

"We're going to play the boss's favorite game - 'pin the blame on the scapegoat.'"

'These hibernation pills will let you sleep through the recession without any panic attacks.'

Businessmen trying to prop up a line-chart with sticks

"I'm just glad we got out before interest rates went up again."

'We'd just like to get away from all leading economic indicators for a while.'

Rising Gas Prices

"Sorry, but there aren't enough life jackets to go around."

"Well, the first reactions to the terrible truth are anger and sadness, but now it's time to act like men!"

They all thought they'd be astronauts...instead they're all accountants.

"The thing about society is that it gives me such anxiety..."

"IBM up 2 1/4, ATT down a 1/4,GM ... "

'The market headed south, so I decided to head there myself.'

How will this impact me?

For workers who are in need of a discreet spot to catch some Z's comes Napquest.

"Hi! I am on the rails!"

'I keep wondering what they're saying about us at the bank this cold,damp,Monday morning..'

Overworked colleague calling the Samaritans.

'We have to move again -- I've worn out all the banks in town.'

'We're all out of money! Put on these false beards and wigs and make a run for it.'

"Actually, I just came up here to get away from leading economic indicators."

"Our bills are getting too high."

"I just want enough to get out of the country, and disappear forever."

"3....2....1.....Coming, ready or not....."

'How's the executive training program, going?'

Worm running away from hook.

'In the eventuality of a double dip...'

'This off-shore tax avoidance isn't as glamorous as I thought it would be.'

Bob learned to redirect his pent-up fury. Rather than postal, he went coastal.

'Actually, I just came up here to get away from leading economic indicators for a while.'

"Guru? Not me -- I'm up here to evade TAXES."

Man-to-man talk, Randy. Proceed, friend. If you were being audited, and you may have accidentally burned all your receipts and ledgers

'Survived the audit'

'Due to the economy, we've replaced Financial News with a new segment called 'Pictures of Puppies and Kittens.''

Economic Cliff Edge

"What's best for forgetting the market for awhile."