State Worker Gifts

How About Wedgies?

We promise...

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

"On a more positive note the guidance we’ve published on the services we can’t provide is published in 37 different languages."

"So we are agreed then, most of the targets we've set staff are completely unreasonable and we should just scrap them."

Storm in the out tray

Quality Control

"You may have been the victim of a mis-sold PFI contract."

Health Advisory: Flint Water has lead, Ann Arbor water has dioxane.

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

It's a new government directive requiring us to be 58% more cheerful within 18 months.

Why Cows Leave Home

"We live in the golden age of fake news, alternative facts and spin control. Your resume is too truthful."

'I'm afraid the cuts are beginning to bite!'

'According to the budget, we'll have to count on body heat to keep the offices warm.'

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

'Hi. Due to the regulation fervor, I'm one of the clowns from Washington here to tell you how to run your business.'

Politicians are from Uranus.

Pile of top secret files on a train. Man saying 'Is that seat free'

Capital Tours

"We may have to rob from the rich AND the poor."

'As the government sees it, the U.S. budget would be fine if more deficit earners like you, Mr. Wald, go on the ball!'

"Whine and cheezed party."

Backtrack! A game of Political Undoing

The government is lying to us about life on the moon phobia.

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

The lion statues in front of New York City Library are replaced with spies.

Bureau to cut back on bureaucratic paperwork...

"Please, James...will you stop worrying whether the baby will meet all government regulations!"

'We've gone to profit-sharing. But it's with the IRS.'

Bureau of Disappearing Civil Liberties.

'It's a new rule, sir - There's a seven-day waiting period for stamps now.'

'Don't worry boss, it's probably archaic!'

Dept. of the Treasury

"From this you make a living?"