Economic Prophet Gifts

Things will turn around eventually... Meanwhile....

'Good news! The stock market is about to explode upwards on...'

'Please remember that these figures could be off as much as two dollars.'

Airline Debts: Layoffs to help us stay afloat.

'We manufacture micro computing circuits. We're looking to hire someone who can anticipate the next small thing.'

Economic Outlook Conference - 'Remember the seating is optimist, pessimist, optimist,...'

"The new revenue stream is finally kicking in."

"We're counting on you to reverse this trend before this afternoon's investors meeting."

The new boss brought a sense of urgency.

Smiling businessman with rising profits

"Remember that optimistic, slightly crazy, throw a dart at the wall forecast? We beat it."

"Oh, I can't complain"

'This is why we can't have nice things... '

Bank P45's - 'Cashier number 5 please.'

Davos.

"You realize this means we won't be getting any government bailout money...?"

'Now think, Harris, what did you do different on that day?'

The United States' economy deflating.

'I think you'll find these projections somewhat exaggerated, but in a good way.'

"Lucky for you, you died during a bear market."

A collective sigh of relief.

"Because of the economic situation they've relaxed the rules."

Perhaps we could get the Saatchis to pain a pretty picture.

"Love your feng shui!"

"This 'laying up treasures in heaven' thing - Is it some kind of tax dodge or what?"

'Here's the improved margins you said you wanted to see this year, Tom.'

Conservatives' Golden Economic Legacy

"Graphs are like EKGs, they show the health of a company."

Money down the drain.

"...and right here in Q2 is where the 'you know what' hit the fan. . ."

The Speculators

'You realize, of course, Death is the ultimate tax shelter?'

'Great speech on the future of the economy. You said nothing with great conviction.'

"Our accountancy firm says that there are a number of ways to interpret the figures... which one do you prefer?"