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Something Fun From Google

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Tony Lima

Type askew into google search. Watch the screen closely. Every once in a while, I begin to suspect Google has a sense of humor. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged askew, featured, humor
Tax Foundation humor

Tax Foundation Seasonal Humor

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Tony Lima

The Tax Foundation sent me a Thanksgiving card the other day. I offer this as additional proof that economists have a sense of humor. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged humor, tax foundation
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The MacBook Lid Angle Sensor

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Tony Lima

This is just plain fun. Adding to the entertainment is the choice of noises: creak or Theramin. This is the brainchild of Sam Gold. It’s available on Github. I discovered Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, humor, MacBook Lid Angle Sensor
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Alien Abduction Insurance

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Tony Lima

Alien abduction insurance? Are you kidding me? Fortunately, the folks who ran this ad do have a sense of humor. Continue Reading →

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

The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein

Posted on August 25, 2024 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
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
Jodi Beggs on menus

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

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

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TARIFF, n. A scale of taxes on imports, designed to protect the domestic producer against the greed of his customers. — Ambrose Bierce

“Everybody knows that once something is declared a right, the laws of supply and demand are automatically repealed.” – Ben Shapiro, podcast, September 4, 2018

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