Posted on 11/13/2009 1:59:06 PM PST by libh8er
The economy is so bad that I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
The economy is so bad, I ordered a burger at McDonalds and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"
The economy is so bad that CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
The economy is so bad if the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them.
The economy is so bad Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.
The economy is so bad McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer.
The economy is so bad parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.
The economy is so bad a truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico.
The economy is so bad Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.
The economy is so bad Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore.
The economy is so bad the Mafia is laying off judges.
The economy is so bad Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.
The economy is so bad Bud Light is selling 6oz bottles.
And finally...
Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal.
Oh Great!! The guy who made $65 Billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear.
Some of these are scary true-
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Got this in a chain mail (probably Rodney Dangerfield from his grave..)
I went to the Mall last night, and it was DEAD DEAD DEAD!!!
This economy is completely in the toilet.
Only the political defeat of 0bummer is going to get us out of this.
Until then, no sentient business owner is going to hire.
“I went to the Mall last night, and it was DEAD DEAD DEAD!!!”
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Ditto that.
I went out last Saturday to a Red Robin Burger restaurant (it was dead), then to the movies (95% empty).
only 2 months ago, both places were packed.
The economy is so bad that I actually got a call from a telemarketer trying to get donations who didn’t even try to convince me I could “at least” afford $5.00. He accepted my “I’m sorry but I have too many other expenses right now” without question and ended the phone call.
* They called me and asked if I need $5.00.
* American Express called my brother and told him not to leave home with it.
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