Friday, January 29, 2010

How Bad IS The Economy? A Little Humor

Here is a little humor concerning just how bad our economy is - even though today saw a rise in the GDP that was bigger than expected. But don't be fooled, a 'jobless recovery' is not good and will in the end, doom us to a declining standard of living.

Just take a minute and think about this - with more and more people on unemployment and manufacturing producing with less manpower, just how does this bode well for the future expansion? Do we rely entirely on innovation and new technology to boost production?

Any increase in the GDP is a good thing, but it isn't time to throw off caution as the 'good times' haven't returned just yet.


(Author Unknown)

The economy is so bad that . . .

I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.

I ordered a burger at McDonald's and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"

CEO's are now playing miniature golf.

If the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them.

Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.

McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer.

Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.

A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico ..

Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.

Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore.

The Mafia is laying off judges.

Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.

Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. Oh Great!! The guy who made $50 Billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear!

And, finally....

I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Lifeline. I got a call center in Pakistan , and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck.

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