Think Tank Critic Mugs

'Would you believe it took 60 people and a half a million dollars to come up with that?'

'Williams, we're not used to receiving such excellent ideas as these, so we'd like to tone them down a bit.'

Light Bulb Moment

Bright idea

'Great news, Dear! I've been traded to a think tank in California for a PhD Specializing in the Baltics!'

The Thought Process.

"It's o.k., come on out."

"So what makes you think you're the man for the job?"

The first week of the brainstorming session went slowly.

"But some of my best ideas come while I'm in the litter box."

Men in office, pose as Rodin's: The Thinker. A sign on the wall reads: THINK.

"Actually, I worked my way up from ideas and you can too!"

"The boss spent the day bouncing ideas off me!"

The Economy of Ideas

Politically Correct Greeting Cards: Totally Blank

"Sorry, I don't have an opinion - just in case I get vilified on social media. . ."

The Life Challenged Zombies.

"I tried bouncing a few ideas off Bob but they bounced back."

"Our funding runs out in a month. Will everyone please think a little faster?"

Man at door of Think Tank sees signs Closed Now a Thought Tank.

'Think OUTSIDE the box, not ABOUT the box.'

Last Real Tough-Minded Thinking for 200 Miles

A man having a light bulb screwed into his head.

"We had a pregnancy scare last month. We thought Joe gave birth to an idea."

Culturally significant problems solved.

Minimalist Art

'This firm is committed to diversity -- I have yes-men, si-men, ja-men, oui-men, da-men, hai-men....'

"Here's a free tip for you, kid: learn how to brood. Most people in the world mistake it for depth."

"Sir, you said that it's high time to fix the problem, so I rearranged the furniture, watered the flowers and made fresh coffee. If that wasn't enough then maybe we should find some problems that fit our solutions."

Early American Think Tank.

Tony Blair's Apology for the Iraq War

Think Tank

This house believes that "No Platforming" is not an attack on free speech.

'Is this where they're conducting the focus group?'

Gobbledygookologist