Economic Growth Pillows

Sign: 'Welcome to Fernbanks. Beneath our quaint Norman Rockwell-ish exterior beats a big-box chain store heart, ready to sell out at the drop of a hat.'

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

Late Stage Capitalism and the Biosphere Engage in Some Meaningful Dialogue...

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

Man to realtor: 'How much for a starter cubicle?'

Businessmen trying to prop up a line-chart with sticks

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

GAS PRICES AT PUMP

'He's so rich, when he writes a cheque the bank bounces.'

"The president demands that staff take responsibility for failures, and the multi-trillion deficit is down to YOU!"

It's okay Mom! As a broker, I'm under supervision of the SEC!

Upward Progress

'It's okay. We'll just push our retirement plan back a bit.'

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

World Economic Crisis.

'Ho,ho,ho, but can you be more specific?'

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

Businessman sees door sign 'Department of Mismanagement and Overbudget'.

"I had that nightmare again where everyone found out I'm in my late thirties and still have no idea how the stock market works."

You can breed these if the environment is right.

'Call the boss! We're in trouble!'

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

Soaring Profits

Preparing for casual dress friday at the investment bank.

"I was going to tell you it's a jungle out there, but I realize that's probably old news to you."

"You've changed."

'I'll be in late, Ms.Fernwood. Did I get any important margin calls, default, stock splits, foreclosures or bailouts?'

"That was a great ideaof yours, chester."

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

Remember take time to stop and smell the profits.

'I used to work for the Treasury Department, but there's no future in economic forecasts.'

What happens when the bears are running the market.

'Greenspan said today the alert staus for the possible interest rate has been reduced from orange to yellow.'