The Economy Is So Bad That…..

my cousin Nina sent me this in an email and I thought sharing it was appropriate. I’m pretty sure that I heard all of these on the “Tonight Show” though I don’t know exactly who to give the credit to.

Look, we all know that our economy is in bad shape … but we also know that a littlehumor can can add a rainbow to our feelings … sort of like “Pin the tail on the donkey”. (I really wasn’t intending to include a metaphor in that statement but ….)

The economy is so bad that….

• Jewish women are marrying for love.

• Even people who have nothing to do with the Obama administration aren’t paying their taxes.

• Hotwheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.

• Obama met with small businesses to discuss the Stimulus Package :  GE, Pfizer  and Citigroup.

• McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer

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

• A truckload of Americans got caught sneaking into Mexico.

• The most highly-paid job is now jury duty

• People in Africa are donating money to Americans.

• Motel Six won’t leave the light on.

• The Mafia is laying off judges.

• Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal .  Hey, neat –  the guy who made $50 billion disappear is being investigated by the people who  made $750 billion disappear.

Black Friday Starts Holiday Shopping Season with a Bang

Individual shoppers spent about 7% more this year than last year from Thursday through Sunday, the NRF found. Shoppers affected by the economic slowdown were more selective than in years past, with many drawn in by deep discounts from retailers. “It seems that not only did retailers do a good job of attracting shoppers, but it seems that shoppers were also excited again to take part in the tradition of Black Friday weekend,” NRF spokeswoman Kathy Grannis said.

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