“Cannibals take being a people person to one fucked-up level”
A "people person" is someone who interacts well with other people. Companies often want to hire "people persons" who like people, but cannibals also "like" people. A…
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“Cannibals will never go hungry. They can always make themselves a snack”
"If cannibals start starving, they can always make themselves a snack" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on January 26, 2019. It was removed (Showerthoughts doesn't accept…
“Capital goes where it’s welcome and stays where it’s well treated”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Walter WristonWalter Bigelow Wriston (August 3, 1919 – January 19, 2005) was a banker and former chairman and CEO of Citicorp. As chief executive of Citibank…
“Capital is a coward”
"Capital is a coward" has been cited in print since at least 1884, but has become popular in the 2000s. The saying means that capital is conservative and does not take great and…
“Capital punishment means them without the capital get the punishment”
One popular argument against the death penalty (capital punishment) is that it executes the poor -- rich people can afford expensive legal representation to avoid the penalty. "Capital…
“Capital Punishment: The income tax”
"Capital punishment" is the death penalty. An old joke defines the income tax as a punishment for having capital, or "capital punishment." "Capital punishment -- the income…
“Capitalism implies the existence of lowercaseism”
Sometimes "capitalism" just means capital letters. "lowercaseism: antonym of capitalism....the practice of not using any capital letters" was posted on Twitter by Jim Gleeson on…
“Capitalism is controlled by an ‘invisible hand’ that gives most people the invisible finger”
The "invisible hand" over the economy is a theory of capitalism popularized by Scottish economist Adam Smith (1723-1790). Many people, since at least the 1990s. have felt that capitalism…
“Capitalism is the belief that the wickedest of men will do wicked things for the greatest good”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: John Maynard KeynesJohn Maynard Keynes, 1st Baron Keynes of Tilton (5 June 1883 – 21 April 1946) was a British economist whose ideas, known as Keynesian…
“Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class”
"Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class" is credited to Brooklyn-born gangster Al Capone (1899-1947). The quotation has been cited in print since 2002, but there is no…
“Capitalism isn’t evil just because you suck at life”
"Capitalism isn't evil just because you suck at life" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Some people want collective responsibility for their own failures. "…
“Capitalism turns luxuries into necessities. Socialism turns necessities into luxuries”
"Capitalism turns luxuries into necessities. Socialism turns necessities into luxuries" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Google BooksRex Curry's Dead Writers ClubBy…
“Capitalism without failure is like religion without sin. It doesn’t work”
One unnamed Reagan administration regulator was against bailing out America's savings and loans, saying in June 1981, "Capitalism without failure is like Christianity without hell."…
“Capitalism without socialism is fascism. Socialism without capitalism is communism”
"Capitalism without socialism is fascism. Socialism without capitalism is communism" is a political science saying that has been printed on several images. Origin is unknown.…
“Capitalism: Bread is lined up waiting for people. Socialism: People line up waiting for bread”
"Capitalism: Bread is lined up waiting for people. Socialism: People line up waiting for bread" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. The saying probably originated…
“Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 1776”
"Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 4000 BC" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, capitalism provides financial prosperity so that people can afford to adopt…
“Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 4000 BC”
"Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 4000 BC" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, capitalism provides financial prosperity so that people can afford to adopt…
“Capitalism: Work or starve. Communism: Work and starve”
"In capitalism you either work or starve, in communism you do both" was posted on Twitter by Sparky on April 30, 2017. "Capitalism: Work or starve. Communism: Work and starve"…
“Capitalist hell or Communist hell” (joke)
A popular joke about "Capitalist hell vs. Communist hell" was told by a Polish newspaper in 1957. The joke was often told about the Soviet Union and is still told when citizens of a…
“Cappuccino is the dessert form of coffee”
Many people order a cappuccino at the end of a meal. "I believe cappuccino is the dessert form of coffee" was cited in print in 1995. "Cappuccino is the dessert form of coffee"…