Speculation Detective Gifts

'Well, it is just my opinion, but it's backed by the best rumor and speculation the internet can provide.'

The Big Book of Suspicious Crawl Spaces

'Look on the bright side; you got out of that stock before it became...unstable.'

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

"Some idiot spread the rumour that the boss had called in sick! Now look what's happened to the tobacco and coffee stocks!"

'As far as we can tell, the system went down because someone stepped on a crack in the sidewalk.'

'I'm a 100% consistent investor. I buy bonds when I should buy stocks when I should buy bonds.'

'How come the rabbit didn't have good luck with the foot?'

"It's a setup."

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

'He's a cheat I tell you - it's just a trick!'

'I heard it through the grapevine.'

'I don't like it... It's too quiet.'

'The market dropped sharply on the rumor that new sell off rumors in the financial sector will lead to more widespread rumors...'

"Really, Mr. Stevens, this fantasy of being turned into a giant frog is absurd. We both know there's no such thing as a curse, and you can't seriously believe your mother-in-law is actually a witch. . ."

Today on the Ask Sadie Show, we'll be addressing one single topic: Wondering. In my day, when a body said I wonder why dust bunnies are called dust bunnies, it led to all sorts of delightful speculation. We could while away hours debating whether it was a marketing ploy by big broom ... or whether it dated back to Napoleon, who had a fetish for dirty rabbits. And if we were lucky, opinions could get so heated that fisticuffs would ensue. Wondering is just one of many lovely human experiences utt

Department of Pure Speculation.

"Skip the ghost stories. Tell us your conspiracy theory again!"

"I'm an atheist. I don't believe in programmers."

International Speculators

"See...polystyrene!"

Net Zero Superstitions

'I am a bit suspicious...In my experience, there is no such thing as a 'Free Lunch'...'

'Yes, fifty to one is a great return on your money, but the muddy track makes it a risky investment.'

'And that's your idea of a desk calendar...'

"He's not a big, bad wolf, Gramps - he's a predatory insurance agent!"

"This mixture of herbs and spices will rid the casa of ghosts! I will send them fleeing into the night!"

'Looks like the gods are angry.'

'Aaaaaaaaawwwwww!'

I don't trust that guy.

'Oh dear. My husband looks suspicious.'

"They're not home.."

"...And that's the studio where we filmed the Moon Landing..."

'I gather this is your first sting operation.'

'What's this rumor I hear, that they're putting saltpeter in Meals-On-Wheels!'