These are serious times, and we cover a lot of serious topics around here, but every now and then it’s good to have a little comic relief. With that in mind, here’s an email that I received that details a few indicators of just how bad the US economy has become.

The Economy is so bad that…

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… McDonalds 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.

And finally…

Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. Oh Great!! The guy who made $50 Billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear!

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