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Friday, October 10, 2008
Know any jokes about the economy?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Is there a humorous lining in an otherwise dark cloud of economic news?
We think so. We culled these gems from our Money Vent:
“I was about to open my retirement statement, but thought I should be near someone who knew CPR, so I went to the hospital ER first.”
“Freddie and Fannie sitting in a tree, S.P.E.N.D.I.N.G.”
Viewers of late night talk shows know that even a bad economy is fair game for a good laugh. According to About.com, Conan O’Brien once lobbed this at former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan: “Yesterday Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said he would be willing to serve another term. Greenspan said, ‘Where else would I get a job in this economy?’”
And who would expect a New York Stock Exchange floor trader to have sense of humor?
NYSE floor trader Ted Weisberg, who is president of Seaport Securities, was recently a guest on NPR’s “All Things Considered.”
“There are only two positions to take in this market: cash and fetal.”
We understand that the economic crisis is a serious matter that affects most metro Atlantans. But, for a moment at least, let’s find something to take the edge off. Afterall, laughter is the best medicine. What good jokes and one-liners have you heard about the economy?
You can find more tips on eating well for less, suggestions for cheap or free entertainment and general ways to cope with the economy at Your Money.
