Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Top 5 Signs That The Economy Is Recovering

President Obama announced today that the economy is recovering, with resurgent home sales and a record quarterly profit by Wells Fargo seeming to support his claim. Here are some additional signs that our economy is finally in recovery.



Philip's list:

1. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke no longer testifying before Congress wearing only a barrel and suspenders.

2. Banks announce plans to resume shoveling money at middle-aged white men by the end of the month.

3. Recent photos reveal that Britney Spears is finally able to afford underwear.

4. My local bank branch manager no longer screams "Lordy, Lordy!" while doing a prospector dance each time I deposit my paycheck.

5. Grocery stores stop offering layaway option for dairy purchases.



Douglas's list:

1. Donald Trump begins re-hiring people he fired in The Apprentice.

2. Warren Buffet has quit using anything under a 20 to light his Cubans.

3. Wall Street cancels "Buy one stock get one free" marketing campaign.

4. Citibank no longer featuring "Topless Tellers Tuesday".

5. Crack whores no longer accepting personal checks.

4 comments:

dizzblnd said...

Brilliant funny, And sadly oh so true!

Gaines said...

Where'd you get that picture of me and my buddies eating at the diner?

You guys are great! Keep 'em coming.

DouglasDyer said...

Dizzblnd - No one's ever accused us of being truthful before. Feels a little weird.

Gaines - I knew that was your butt! Philip, you owe me $5!

PhilipDyer said...

Dammit! If I weren't so truthful, I would say that I'm the one who picked Gaines.