Here is today’s economic humor. “Giving an economic speech is a bit like peeing down your leg. It seems hot to you but it almost never does to anyone else”. -Lyndon B. Johnson
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Funny !
He managed to keep his sense of humor active even though he was dealing with very serious and burdensome matters.
– Jeff
That’s it; when I listen to economic speech my mind often wanders into the cold pee, or to the art museum.
When our economic predictions pan out we make copious references to the data-driven analysis that led to our forecast. When they don’t materialize we refer to the artistic components…which is why economic forecasts occupy an outsized portion of the exhibits in most art museums.
Very interesting take Jeff Linroth
LOL!! Thanks for the chuckle Jeff Linroth.
Made me chuckle!
Some definitions:
Poor: have need
Rich: have > need + want
Filthy rich: have > need + want + don’t want
Laws of thermodynamics:
1st law: You can’t win
2nd law: You can’t even break even
3rd law: There’s no way to quit the game
4th law: Things get worse under pressure
Good and fun article.
You are quite a card Jeff! It’s refreshing to meet an economist who doesn’t take himself or his craft too seriously. Surely you can find some economic humor in what’s happening now! Lay it on me.
With a grin,
Sloan
LBJ could break a room as well as any modern president! Thanks for the laugh Jeff. –Cy
Hee hee! At last an economist with a sense of humor! Jeff Linroth you are a real piece of work (economic that is)!
Oh boy! You really got to my funny bone and nerd self at the same time. More please. From Ann
Ha ha! Jeff Linroth you have it nailed!! It’s nice to read of an economist that does not take himself nor his craft too seriously! – Steve