Financial Satire Enjoyer Pillows

"I don't suppose you could settle up before you go?"

Spot the difference.

The truth is, Congressman, we didn't know it was wrong to screw people.

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

America's Funniest Interest Rate Hikes

'Agreed, 40 years is a long time to wander around, but think of the travel expenses.'

Vinnie's Repossessions: A Turtle has just had his shell repossessed

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

"The economy's been worsening for a while, but people still don't feel it, Rudy." "...Which means we still have time to get in on the despair action." "Despair action"? "We're going to expand our menu. Add more comfort foods, more 'sale' items, debt consolidation loans..." "Nobody's dumb enough to get a debt consolidation loan from some random guy." "Ha ha hoo hoo hee-"

"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.'

Where Ignorance is Bliss.

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

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

'Bad news on Wall Street. The entire stock market has been downgraded to a 'junk' classification.'

'I think we're setting the bar too low.'

Greek Crisis

Help! Have to pay back a big world bank loan.

"Thank you, and may the I.R.S. accept all your deductions."

This government special reserve fund is like a cookie jar for crooked cronies!

"Ed Pierce is here to see you sir, and remember, it's unprofessional to roll your eyes."

'The fourth quarter was no walk in the park. Especially for those who count on us to walk in the park.'

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

Your son has a genetic inability to calculate. This forecasts for him a brilliant career in the Ministry of Finance.

'It's a demonstration by retired CEOs who refuse to give up their bonuses.'

2nd bailout for Greece by EU.

'The bad news is that we're only in it for the money.'

'In today's market news, losers outnumbered those who were wiped out.'

Golden bubbles

'The 'free market' economic theory is falling!'

"We disagree with the president - we kinda like Robin Hood - we take from everyone and keep it - how much more successful can you get?"

The Decline of the Euro.

'I blame Iceland - it's PAYBACK!'

I think I can explain what happened to your investment, with the use of this simple chart.

'I today's market news, Greed roared back.'