Video Game Regulator Gifts

"You need to go outside. You're developing an interior complex."

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.

US v.s. Tech Giants

You've read the book's dust jacket. Now, play the video game!

I really think I can handle this date on my own. Lemme ask you something. Would you trust me alone with a ybot 340? An Xbox 360? They changed the name? Okay. But you cannot hit on my date. I'm only here to help.

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

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..."

"You're just gaming down there? Shouldn't you be issuing your first IPO for some billion dollar internet enterprise you've created?"

Pulling The Economy Uphill

An acceptable level of TV violence.

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

"I was a weirdo in this town before anyone even heard of Comic Con."

I'm doing my essay on John Milton's "Paradise Lost"...the video game.

Computer hacker sends a rocket to Mars.

'I prefer to work vicariously as opposed to remotely.'

World Financial Mafia

"Dog toys are really getting high tech."

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

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

'How long do we have to get in compliance?'

'Swing?! I'll drop my handheld!'

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

Stethoscope line.

'Dalrymple came to us from the public sector.'

'And then the bad man from the Securities and Exchange Commission and I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down!'

'Hmmphhhh ... High on Life. Now that's something the government ought to regulate.'

Federal Guidelines

'Warren buffett invests only in things he understands...my view is that politicians should regulate only things they understand!'