Reality Vs. Expectation Analyst Mugs

'How come when you vacuum, you don't smile like the women in TV commercials?'

"Well, either you're hopelessly optimistic or hopelessly short-sighted."

'Oh, nothing's wrong -- I just expected Earthlings to be taller, that's all.'

"I thought there would be bacon here."

'Half an optimist is an odd bird, Sarah.'

Skeptic: Critical Thinking, Facts, Debunking.

Truth

There are dreams...And then there's reality...

"It looks like we've reached the end of reality..."

Objects in mirror bear no relation to reality.

'Apparently, wild hopes and dreams, re-enacted by Barbie and Ken, are no substitute for a solid business plan.'

"It looked better on pinterest."

"This says you should expect to spend six months and at least $800 building the perfect lowrider bike."

'You're King Kong? You look bigger in the movies.'

"I've never read such utter nonsense! There's a guy here reckons we're all living in some kind of computer simulation!!"

"We've managed to eliminate every problem except the public perception that we're heading in the wrong direction."

Since I took command of the company, I have steered a steady course.

'If you want a reality check, I'll have to see two pieces of I. D.'

"With all the AI and deep fake technology, I'm not even sure what's real anymore."

'Happy birthday, dear... It's an executive rock.'

"The idea at 3 am. The idea at 7 am."

Psychiatry. My dad doesn't appreciate how hard it is to follow in his footsteps

'Yeah? Well... bite me! No... wait!'

Religion, This End Up

Psychiatrist. She said she could help get me in touch with reality or boost my self-esteem but not both.

"You can make your life any way you want it. Don't let your thoughts limit your future. It is possible to achieve your dreams!"

It happened on Christmas Eve

'The more successful I become, the less money I make.'

"All right now...hold still."

"It looked better when I saw it on Instagram."

'I think that's enough enlightenment for now Tim!'

'You have to learn to face reality.', 'Can't I just sneak up on it?'

'Well, what did you expect?'

It's hard to get a grip on reality these days because more than ever "reality" is a very slippery concept.

'He has an MBA from Wharton.'