Friday, March 27, 2009

A humorous look at our economic troubles

How Bad Is It?

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

The economy is so bad:

CEO's are now playing miniature golf.

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, Pfeizer and Citigroup.

PETA serves chicken wings at their meetings

McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer

People in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names

A truck of Americans got caught sneaking into Mexico

The most highly-paid job is now jury duty

Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting

People in Africa are donating money to Americans

Mothers in Ethiopia are telling their kids, "finish your plate, do you know how many kids are starving in the US?"

Motel Six won't leave the light on

The Mafia is laying off judges

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Little Red Riding Hood Animated In Infographics Style

In these troubled times, infographics are all the rage now.

Watch an animated retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” fairy tale by animator Tomas Nilsson.


SlagsmÄlsklubben - Sponsored by destiny from Tomas Nilsson on Vimeo.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Signs That Grab Attention

Spotted in a toilet of a London office:
TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW.
In a London Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE
ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT

Outside a London second-hand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES,
ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND
GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?

Spotted in a safari park:
ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR

Seen during a London conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR

Notice in a field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD
FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES On..

A repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING
(PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR,
THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)


People in other countries sometimes go out of their way
to communicate with their English-speaking tourists.
Here is a list of signs seen around the world :

At a Budapest zoo:
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY SUITABLE FOOD,
GIVE IT TO THE GUARD ON DUTY.

Doctors clinic, Rome :
SPECIALIST IN WOMEN AND OTHER DISEASES.

Hotel, Acapulco :
THE MANAGER HAS PERSONALLY PASSED
ALL THE WATER SERVED HERE.

In a City restaurant:
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, AND WEEKENDS TOO.

In a Calcutta Coffee House:
PEOPLE DISCARDING CIGARETTE STUBS IN CUPS WILL
BE SERVED COFFEE IN ASH TRAYS

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Most Dangerous Jobs in the World

If you think that your job is hard - just check out these images..