Economic Satire Appreciators Gifts

Wall Street CEOs' bathroom.

'This country is on the road to ruin.' - 'Well, it'll never get there in this traffic.'

'Let's just wait here until the federal stimulus returns.'

Made in China

'Bit of a staffing problem, Boss. We haven't got any left.'

Thrift: have your arms and legs amputated, use a pillow for a bed!

America's Funniest Interest Rate Hikes

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

"But there's no way in hell I could afford Jupiter today."

'The recession is over, again.'

Fuel bill gone through the roof

"Allow me to introduce Recession. Recession is here to stay."

"Greetings, Earthling - Are you a worker or a drone?"

Early Attempt at Quantitative Easing.

"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."

'Okay, let the minutes show we're not absconding with the money until the economy improves...'

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

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

'The reason I have been able to keep my job through these turbulent times, is that I welcome change, especially if it's from a vending machine.'

The Euro - R.I.P.

'Wait a minute....!

"We need a market icon that reflects the ridiculous market conditions..."

Money god

"We're still the same, great company we've always been, only we've ceased to exist."

'...and the Nikkei closed down on the day.'

'My firm has scrutinised your budget and determined you could save a fortune by sacking us...that'll be £300,000 please!'

Investments.

'I'd recommend against investing in hog futures - what sort of future could a hog have?'

The Decline of the Euro.

"The interest rate can't go any lower, so if necessary, we'll have to go back to pounds of flesh."

"It's this trend that leads us to believe we should supplement our oil commodities with investments in some of the Earth's rich vinegar and crouton reserves."

'Stocks plummeted today, on forecasts that tomorrow will be warm and muggy.'

'You wouldn't threaten your bank manager...er...maybe...'

Euro Bait

"About your tax refund—would you like to donate it to help pay off the national debt?"