Middle-class Maverick Gifts

A middle-aged mid-level executive, middle class, with a mid-size car makes a daring choice...

'At Tesmer holdings, we don't break the rules! We change them!'

Gene Therapy

'Excellent job, Fenwick, especially the part where you employ Magic Realism to fudge third-quarter earnings!'

'I told you, if the LA branch steals our thunder, there is no more dialogue.'

"Can't we just go after sailfish...?"

'This is where we shed all our inhibitions.'

"Wow! Boss! I thought she was a silent partner."

'I'd trust you anywhere - I think!'

A Balanced budget.

After thirty years of hard work, Tom was beginning to get a little upset with the ball and chain forced upon him.

'I think it's nice for kids to have wooden toys.'

Yesh Atid

Karl Marx

"Our marriage has been renewed for another season."

'You know you're 40 when...'

'Whose idea was it that we give our investors full disclosure?'

Conformity

'Our clientele is middle class; you know, your average Joe-750ml.'

"We're going to be late for the awkwardly standing around."

"As far as I know, mine is the only job he's created."

Don't sweat the small stuff

The most sought after profession in 2010 is stressed out, middle class, soccer mom on medical marijuana.

'Ever since this 'evolution' thing started, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching.'

"This is not the sort of America I envisioned, Tom-an America in which the middle class has to use public transportation."

"I'm going to get my old dog, get an old pickup, a double-barrelled shotgun, get my old pink cotton print dress, and get back on Route 66!"

"I'm finally at a point where I learned I don't need to please my nutritionist and trainer."

Early entrepreneurs

"According to your resumé, Jack, you're all work and no play. We like that."

'Gosh, look mummy, a shampoo named after us!'

'Makes you look slimmer.'

"Thanks for the invite, but I prefer to collaborate by myself."