TOP 10 WAYS YOU KNOW THE ECONOMY IS BAD

One witty blog I follow is http://richmanramblings.blogspot.com. With Rich's permission, I'm posting this Top Ten list he discovered, on my blog today. The original author is unknown, but I wish I could find him/her and give them a Chia Pet in thanks. It's sad but funny. Well . . . mostly sad. . . but you'll chuckle. I promise.

THE TOP 10 WAYS YOU KNOW THE ECONOMY IS BAD. . .

10. I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.

9. I went to buy a toaster oven and they gave me a bank.

8. Hotwheels and Matchbox car companies are now trading higher than GM in the stock market.

7. Obama met with small businesses - GE, Pfizer, Chrysler, Citigroup and GM, to discuss the Stimulus Package.

6. McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer.

5. The most highly-paid job is now jury duty.

4. 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 America?"

3. Motel Six won't leave the lights on.

2. The Mafia is laying off judges.

1. If the bank returns your check marked as "insufficient funds," you have to call and ask if they meant you or them.