[SkyPilot]

This ad was funny, but it epitomized the stupid American public who believed they could throw money at clowns and earn a percentage return they did not deserve.

E-Trade Superbowl Ad w/ baby and clown>

You don't see much "E-Trade" crap anymore.

In fact, if you are still doing this nonsense with your money, you are a two year old.

[dfwgator]

Yep, this was part of the problem. Investing became “amateur hour”, how else could you account for the ridiculous P/E ratios that were out there. Also the amateurs are much more easily swayed by emotion, than sound financial principles.