Rumor Whisperer Mugs

'This rumour is so commonplace and unsensational - I think it must be true.'

"The market reacted today on rumors that the rumors were only rumors..."

"This position has become very important to the company."

'Today on wall street, a rumor led to a rumor which raised fears of insider rumor-mongering.'

'She's the worst gossip I've ever come across.'

'I've worked out that all you need for a summer blockbuster is...'

"Facts are good, but we need all the rumors, gossip, and speculation to fully understand the situation."

"The biggest downside of funding IT startups... is being called 'dude'!"

'...if he only knew what I wrote about him on my blog.'

These remarks are completely off the record

"Quick - make something up, I've got a space to fill."

"Boss, there's a rumor going around that someone lost a $1,000 bill in the cafe. There are like 200 people out there." "Interesting. And I assume they're all looking for the $1,000 bill. I assume they don't want anyone else to know about it before they find it." "I assume each of them is buying our food and drink so the others won't suspect they're here with ulterior motives." "I wonder who could have possibly spread such a rumor in the first place?" "Very bad man."

"The Cheshire Cat has dentures. Pass it on."

'Psst - my wife works part time for the IRS!'

'That was one of my all-time great rumors.'

"He shows enormous potential."

Assorted Smiles, Show Business Awards.

"I can't approve of your office gossiping, Frank...and after you tell me the latest I want it to stop!"

-Yipee! He's well out in front! -You do realize they're only going down to the start!

'I'm not asking anything for me but would you indicate to me as to whether you are bullish or bearish?'

'Please stop talking to the media, Doctor. It's my job to make any rash statements.'

'I'd like to return this sweater I knitted.'

'I learned some interesting things in school today. I read the graffiti on my desk.'

"I prefer to think of myself as an opinion former."

A billboard that reads "Elect Fletcher Hopwith - Candidate of the media".

Let's meet for a drink after work. I've got office gossip you can't appreciate without a buzz.'

"What's the word on the street?"

"Because of our merger, Henshaw, we have to let you go..."

A woman waits in a "Gossip" stand

1820: Rumours spread about the Grand Old Duke of York.

"What did people do before they could read about the same handful of famous people over and over again?"

"This is Mr Smith, he's head of our Qualitative Department."

'I've never heard anything so disgusting in all my life. What happened next?'

"Is it true that cures the coronavirus?"