Realist Contrarian Gifts

Half full head of hair, half empty head of hair.

Protest

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

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

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...'

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

'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."

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

'He's always looking for an argument!'

Burning the Other

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

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

Guru Shifted Thinking

Whipping Cream

'We're looking for new, original thinkers...people who can think 'outside the box'...'

I've got a problem – with me. Counseling costs extra. I always hated BMW owners. But one day I woke up and realized I drive a Saab. People who vacation in the Hamptons give me hives, but I've got a summer spot in Santa Cruz. I protested against big corporate oil companies … wearing a North Face jacket and Nike high tops! Don't you realize what I've become? I'm an upwardly mobile hippy! Death to the huppy. Hates fancy coffee drinks, loves soy milk.

The Devil screeming hate speech through a megaphone called "tolerance" at a person holding up a sign that says "free speech"

'If everyone's thinking outside the box a man who thinks inside the box is bound to have the advantage.'

Speaker and crowd 'Think for yourself!', 'MAKE me!'

Opposing viewpoint.

'I used to be a 'nut', but since I made millions in the market, I'm a 'contrarian'.'

'I don't know why other people pray in school, but I pray in school because I'm not supposed to.'

'I know we're supposed to flock together, but I want to see a different movie...'

"Humbug! I don't believe that you can tell the future!"

'When you said you're a contrarian, I just assumed you meant your investment style, Mr. Kobenz.'

Explorers discover the last contrarian without a podcast.

'Please welcome our first speaker who will discuss 'The Challenges of Globalisation'.'

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

ANARCHISTS' ASSOCIATION, 'All right! -- our Government grant just came through!'

"Get back in there!"

'He could never resist taking an opposing position on an old saying...'