Optimistic Contrarian T-Shirts

'If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.'

Protest

"Sure, money may be imaginary - but at least it's got everybody imagining it."

"I think I can". (train)

"Using worst case scenario as a baseline, I consider this data quite encouraging."

"Ever notice how grateful people are when you present them with facts contrary to their beliefs?"

'We had no contingency plan for things going right.'

"Don't you worry about me. I always land on my feet."

The Contrarian funds

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

"Dont believe anything those guys have told you. None of it. It's all B.S."

'Harrison, going against your better judgement has made us a lot of money...'

"I just think things will work out for the best, and by the best I mean me."

"I hate weddings. They make me feel a momentary lapse of cynicism."

Pollyanna, the Hamster

60 minutes I.Q. test - pick the counterfeit.

"Today stocks rose on the news that 'down' is a temporary state of mind."

'An ebook! What are you reading?' 'Against technology: From the Luddites to neo-Luddism.'

"It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full if you have a case."

"His face may be in the gutter, but his bum's looking up at the stars."

'He's always looking for an argument!'

"I've tried to keep one in the past, but it always flew away when my husband came home. So I thought I'd try this method!"

"Look on the bright side, you never know what's round the corner."

Burning the Other

"I just completely disagree with what you just said about America lacking focus."

"What if my bliss happens to be suing people?"

"It's amazing how far you can go with a positive attitude."

Happiness

'Look on the bright side...at least I'm failing at grade level.'

1986 is my year

What's with the shades, Dr. Kapuchnik? Sometimes, Al, your sunny outlook on life can be blinding.

"Don't you shush us, mister! We're famous consultants!"

Guru Shifted Thinking

Whipping Cream

'Let's not look at it as failure. lets look at it as a chance to do better.'