Middle-class Maverick Mugs

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

First I asked myself, "Why did I cross the road?" Then I asked, "Why did I hop on that train?" Then It was, "Why did I buy this suit?" And now I'm like, "Why didn't I fire this guy a long time ago?"

Karl Marx

"Our marriage has been renewed for another season."

Elon Again (Naturally)

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

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

Conformity

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

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

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

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

The Recovery

Don't sweat the small stuff

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

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

"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!"

'iPhone, youTube, theyPay? That's your whole business plan?'

'Makes you look slimmer.'

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

Early entrepreneurs

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

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