Romance Regulators Mugs

'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!"

Tempest in a Teapot

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

Safety Barriers

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

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.

'Oh no. Another major code violation decision.'

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

'That's our corporate ladder.'

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

World Financial Mafia

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

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

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

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

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

'You forgot the product label.'

Stethoscope line.

"Uh oh, here come more regulations."