Economic Satire Readers Mugs

If Darwinism is about survival and procreation...it's working for US!

'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.'

'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!

Made in China

America's Funniest Interest Rate Hikes

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

'The recession is over, again.'

Fuel bill gone through the roof

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

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

Early Attempt at Quantitative Easing.

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

"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."

'I wonder how the economy is doing.'

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

'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.'

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

The Euro - R.I.P.

Greek Crisis

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

Money god

'Wait a minute....!

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

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

IRS: The country is broke, but your taxes cannot be construed as 'Charity to the Poor'.

Investments.

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

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

Golden bubbles

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

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

"You inherited an extra toe from your father and didn't pay the inheritance tax on it."

The Decline of the Euro.