Economic Irony Admirer Gifts

'Would it be possible to fire last year's 40,000 employees a second time?'

Sen. Krupt. I don't tell constituents that we're fueling inflation. I say we're protecting consumers and thanks to us they won't have to worry about buying any cheap stuff.

Made in China

America's Funniest Interest Rate Hikes

'This financial report is frightening. Who wrote it, Stephen King?"

"True, a salary cap on Wall Street may limit the talent pool, but, on the other hand, if they get any more talented we'll all be broke."

Golden parachutes inc. - 'Our pleas for bail-out funds were ignored.'

"Consumer confidence remains high as long as we keep them distracted buying stuff."

"Originally I wanted to be a stockbroker but found I fainted at the sight of money.''

'For the economy to improve we're counting on a 'trickle down' from the super-wealthy to the wealthy.'

The Decline of the Euro.

2nd bailout for Greece by EU.

'...But the good news is your old Enron stock has become a high-priced collectible!'

'Steady...here he comes...wait for it, wait for it...'

Euro Problems

The Department Chairs react to the budget cuts.

'Greece is up for auction on eBay - and there's no bidders.'

"We're making progress."

'Line up for your economic recovery treatment!'

"Willis has kindly agreed to sum up our current financial position."

'You don't know how lucky you are. My mortgage is worth more than my house.'

"It's a bill."

Blame the Victims

"Regarding earnings guidance, as my mother used to say: 'If you can't say something nice, don't say anything'. I'll be shutting up now."

Transparency and big business.

"I suggest we move the decimal two points to the left and call it 'budget deficit reform.'"

Fiscal Cliff - road warning sign.

"We had to lay off most of the staff to pay for the consultants."

Days without bailing anyone out.

"It would appear that our 'rainy day investment fund' hasn't even yielded enough to buy us an umbrella each."

'Who's the wise guy?'

"Well, that's not a good market indicator."

Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae.

'Rumors...'

Woman in accounting office has a sign 'In Case Of Bankruptcy Break Glass', with a bag of money inside.