Product Recalls Mugs

'Yep, this model was recalled. But you're the first customer to bring back a used one.'

'Notice how with truth in packaging requirements all the labels begin with ‘OMG!''

"You'll do everything...accounting, marketing, manufacturing...with no pay or benefits...and three years from now we'll trade you in for a newer, sexier model."

'The Easter Bunny has started outsourcing to us.'

"This is a big seller, and we get them cheap...from China."

'Grandpa, what was manufacturing?'

'Eddy! Can you check that recall list on the toy website again to see if this swing is included?'

Rust test in progress.

Bring flag factories back to America.

Worker Rights and the Smoking Ban

Product Testing Department

"Our 'Invest in American' program is saving money by buying orange safety cones from China."

The strong Canadian dollar is bad for the Canadian exporting manufacturers.

"It's less of a spell than it is a signature scent."

"To maintain proper respect for management, you have to call me 'Boss Joey!' Unless, you know, you don't want to."

"I think these may be counterfeit bolts."

'U.S. Manufacturing'

"When you think of it, all you really need is one 3D printer to start manufacturing them yourself!"

'Goodnight honey... did you remember to unplug the baby?'

The Two Economies

'Conglomo Corporation: Proud manufacturer of outrageously useless stuff you apparently can't live without.'

"We don't build the toys anymore. We just order them from our factories overseas."

"What is it going to be, a breakfast or shampoo?"

No one liked working the red-eye shift.

Salesman at Buzzbait Manufacturers sees door sign 'Out for a spin'

A day in the life of an aircraft assembly fitter...'

MADE IN CANADA "Buy Canadian"..."Eh!"

"I hate recalls."

"Ooops....I guess this one failed."

"Get another cab, Dad. This one is creepin' me out."

Quality Control

Business Hierarchy: Research and Development, Manufacturing Division, and Advertising and Promotion.