Forecast Philosopher Gifts

"We apparently exceeded our expectations but, do any of you remember what they were?"

Company sales forecast mirrors the weather

'We'll need lots of nappy changes today, the T. V. just said it's going to be wet and windy.'

"An early spring was just a prediction- I can't actually control the weather!"

"This paw has you meeting a lovely poodle, an enchantress who will win your heart... but look, here, this is telling me she's lousy with fleas."

Indigenous knowledge vs. climate projections and weather forecasts.

Weatherman: "Tonight's weather forecast is confusing, followed tomorrow by downright bewildering."

'I see you in five years from now, you're still coming to see me. Do you want me to book the appointments in advance?'

'I can see a visit to the vet, but, oh my, no more kids after that!...'

"What's the final episode of 'Seinfeld' about?""It's about nothing."

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

"It will be all your fault."

"Something will fall down from the sky and it will be the end of the world - just because you didn't eat all of your carrion for lunch, my boy!"

Astrological forecasts of the rich and famous

Pessimists v Optimists.

"Well in our defence we did get the numbers right they were just in the wrong order!"

'Following your 'barbecue summer' forecast, I'm revising predictions of your contract being reviewed.'

"What the hell happened to this town?"

'So, in 2079 you see the company breaking even. Can you give me some idea where you see things 10 years after that?'

"Someday, son, a giant conglomerate will find a way to harness the moonlight and make us pay for it."

What will happen in the world

'Exactly what the forecast on telly.'

"The bottom line is that we're going out on our bottoms!"

"Your food line is nice and long, and - oh, my - your squirrel line is all over the place."

"I'm the ghost of your future retirement."

"You'll be able to talk to your husband. I have video conferencing."

The End of the World is Nigh - man with placard

"Get a move on Hardwicke, we need it for the 6 o'clock news!"

Never mind spring. What do you predict for the economy?

'My father carried this sign before me, as did his father before him.'

'I used to work for the Treasury Department, but there's no future in economic forecasts.'

Dr. Prebish didn't always fit in with the other scientists.