Risk Analysis Gifts

Probability: 10,000-1, 150-1, 6-1, 2-5, 1-20, 50-1, 10,000-1.

'We just need to increase our collision policy enough to cover the amount of damage to our car from Joy backing into our neighbor's car, rick.'

"Marshall, somewhere out there, just waiting for us, is a loophole in the system."

'The prevailing wisdom is that markets are always right. I think that luck is always right.'

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

Clyde thought “Atomic Sparklers” was just an ad gimmick

"I dunno, looks like a trap."

"First aid box, puncture repair kit, mobile phone, energy bars and plenty of liquids; I think that's all eventualities covered..."

On the brink.

Slipping and sliding down the slope...

Failure/Due Diligence

"I don't like the look of this."

Practical loans vs. devil-may-care loans.

"There's a lot of uncertainty out there these days. Or not. Who knows?"

"If I'm such a poor risk, how did I get so deep into debt?"

Annual Stockholders' Meeting: Take some tissues.

"I know it's a big risk, Fred, but don't lose sight of its strongest selling point: You're taking it, not me!"

"You've got one day to come up with something new and exciting yet safe and time tested."

Safety Barriers

"My name's Edwin, and I'm addicted to risk."

"All I'm saying is now is the time to develop the technology to deflect an asteroid."

'Yeah, the job's got great benefits, but mainly I like the safe work environment.'

'Walk upright?. . . But what about banana peels?'

'You know, this is a pretty dangerous line of work you're in...'

"We need warning stickers on this side warning not to ignore all the other warning stickers on the other side."

"These are my little helpers - social worker,child psychology, risk assessment,health and safety, paramedic and compo for kids."

"How would you rate your toleration for risk?"

"At last, a low-level panel!"

Catastrophe Risk Insurance

'This is your lucky day!'

Businessman with two boxes: 'Nothing Ventured' and 'Nothing Gained'.

"The key to making the right decision is knowing which coin to flip."

The Best Laid Plans

Businessman at the deep end.

'I tried it at home...'