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Yellen breaks the piggy bank Financial Humor

Financial Humor

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Tony Lima

A few cartoons explaining economic system.  Financial humor. Fascism: You have two cows. The State takes them both and sells you some milk. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, humor
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Teaching tips

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Tony Lima

Over on Twitter, @dee_bee_h gave some valuable teaching tips.  Before reading, please note this post is categorized as “humor.” Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, humor, tipping professor
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Jodi Beggs on Using Old Code

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Tony Lima

Jodi Beggs is an economist based in Boston.  She’s also an accomplished figure skater.  And she’s very funny.  Her thoughts on using old code. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Beggs, code, featured, humor
The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein

The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Tony Lima

Eddy Elfenbein is a market analyst who publishes Crossing Wall Street.  He’s also very funny.  Forthwith, the wit and wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Crossing Wall Street, Eddy Elfenbein, featured, humor

How to Use Your $600 Government Stimulus Check

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Tony Lima

Here’s how to use your $600 government stimulus check. But that bill was vetoed by Pres. Trump. Just think what you could do with $2,000! Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, government stimulus check, humor
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A Dissertation About Dogs

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Tony Lima

Over on Twitter, Dr. Ben Katz reviewed a dissertation about dogs.  This is hysterically funny.  Sit down and fasten your seatbelt . Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged dogs, featured, humor, Katz

Proposal For an Open Olympics NSFW

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Tony Lima

This proposal for an open Olympics is NSFW. But it’s also very funny. It begins with a simple proposal followed by my question and then devolves into a hilarious romp Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, humor

Thirty Answers to Exam and Homework Questions

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Tony Lima

Recently, Dictionary,.org published a slideshow of thirty answers to exam and homework questions.  I have no idea how many (if any) are true.  But they are really funny.  I’ve compiled Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, funny, humor

Thanks Anyway, Petco, I’ll Pass On This Offer

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Tony Lima

As if our cat doesn’t scare us enough already. Thanks anyway, Petco, I’ll pass on this offer Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, humor, pet food

Mountain View in the News

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Tony Lima

There are a lot of Mountain Views around the U.S. This is a sample of recent news stories. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged humor, mountain view

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