Romance Regulators Gifts

'foreplay is restricted to ten minutes, that'll be a £75 fixed penalty!'

Late Stage Capitalism and the Biosphere Engage in Some Meaningful Dialogue...

The Solar System (after deregulation)

"He's the chief watchdog, who watches over all the other watchdogs—but this must be his night off."

The truth is, Congressman, we didn't know it was wrong to screw people.

"We won!"

'Hey! Hey! You need a trout stamp! Where's your trout stamp?!'

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

"These are just the guidelines, the forms are in the truck outside!"

"Get up at 7; leave for school by 8; no video games until after homework is done -- how about some regulatory relief?"

'I don't care if it's a little storage room for King Tut, you still need a building permit and contractor's license.'

"Don't worry! He's totally changed..."

'I couldn't get Parliament to outlaw Lady Godiva, but they agreed to regulate her.'

Pulling The Economy Uphill

'I'm afraid we can't deliver your baby until your CRB check comes through.'

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Safety Barriers

Dr Ed Henderson demonstrates that it IS possible for someone to become too familiar with the safety rules.

How Many It Takes

An astronaut sees a sign saying zoning in force.

'That's our corporate ladder.'

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

'Oh no. Another major code violation decision.'

Man from 'National Viewers and Listeners Association sits at work boxes titled; 'Switch on' and 'Switch off'.

World Financial Mafia

'I'm afraid this is going to lead to regulation of my invention.'

'I know you don't belong here, but if we let you go to Heaven, we couldn't not guarantee your safety.'

"According to these latest tests, anything can cause anything."

'He's trying to persuade the Inland Revenue that it's a tax haven.'

'You forgot the product label.'

"I'm afraid you neglected to submit the proper development permit application."

Stethoscope line.

"Uh oh, here come more regulations."

'The health and safety officer isn't happy. He want's you to tie your shoelaces.'