Playful Analyst Gifts

'I've been coming to Kindergarten every day for two weeks!-- When do I get paid?'

"What do you think I can get for it on the blackboard market?"

'I don't see why I have to pick it up. I'm not responsible for the law of gravity.'

Playdough's The Republic

"....But then I find myself saying, what if there isn't more to life than this?"

'How do you like my fantasy weekend so far?'

'She'll never look for me here.'

Hamlet

"So what's this special distracting tactic you've developed?"

"I was going to tell you it's a jungle out there, but I realize that's probably old news to you."

'You both know the rules -- walk 1 paces, turn, and tee off on each other.'

A child as a pet substitute.

Anderson Cooper as a Kid. Today, an expose that asks the question: Who IS Simon, and why must we do what he says?

"And anyway we'd be no good in bed - I've done the math."

'This will be tough. The parents can handle Bs and Cs, but I really gotta spin this D in math.'

'This is alphabet soup, Mom. I don't use the alphabet in the summer.'

'Interview Dr. Witt for your esteemed journal? Of course, as soon as his play period is over.'

'I am constantly diversifying my toy portfolio.'

Shakespeare Ave

"Game of checkers? Okay, but I'm watching every move you make."

Noughts and crosses hugging and kissing.

Professor Ernie's history of philosophy. Rene Descartes had a difficult childhood. I think, therefore I am! I know you are, but what am I?!

"Don't be so gullible! - He can't EITHER call some mouse superhero with his wristwatch."

The Human Condition

" ... and markets closed lower today on news that markets would close lower today."

'Eat your lettuce. It'll put colour back in your cheeks.'

'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

'...Would you like me to try out my Big Bang theory?'

CX909708

"I feel like we're finally making progress."

'Fortunes, Impressions, Hunches, Wild Guesses'

BUSINESS PRESCHOOL

"This'll look great on my transcript!"

"That reminds me of the time Hamlet and I – did I mention I knew Hamlet? – Hamlet and I..."

"I'd like to know more about this 'Civil Disobedience'."