“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…
“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…
“Car insurance should give you back money at the end of the year for having no accidents”
"Unpopular opinion: Car insurances should give us back some money at the end of the year for having no accidents" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Good drivers who…
“Cash is the currency of freedom”
The 21st century began with a "war on cash," as electronic transactions were encouraged. American economist Lawrence Summers favored eliminating the $100 bill. Mike Adams of the blog…
“Celebrate Holy Week by flogging a banker. It’s what Jesus would have done”
"Celebrate Holy Week by flogging a banker. It's what Jesus would have done" and "Celebrate Holy Week. Flog a banker" are sayings that have been printed on many images.…
“Celebrate Holy Week. Flog a banker”
"Celebrate Holy Week by flogging a banker. It's what Jesus would have done" and "Celebrate Holy Week. Flog a banker" are sayings that have been printed on many images.…
“Change is good, but dollars are better”
"Change is good, but dollars are better" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, hats and mugs. The saying has been cited since at least 1995, when…
“Change is inevitable—except from a vending machine”
"Change is inevitable -- except from a vending machine" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as bumper stickers and T-shirts. The saying has been cited in…
“Checked my bank account and none of it was fraud it was all me damn”
Many people check their bank account and see a high balance. They hope that they can locate fraud -- and they won't be responsible for the balance -- but then they find that they made all of…
“Chefs make such terrible investors. They’re always trying to thyme the market”
Many people try to "time the (stock) market" by buying low and selling high. This has nothing to do with herbs, but "thyme the market" is a joke. "Why did the economist…
“Christmas Rules: 1. Do not go into debt trying to show people how much you love them…”
Three jocular "Christmas Rules" (sometimes titled "Thanksgiving Rules" or "Holiday Rules") have been printed on many images. These "Holiday Rules" were…
“Cinco de mayo, rent, bills, Mother’s Day. Who put this got damn month together?”
"Rent, Bills, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day weekend… Who Tf put this month together?" is a May saying that has been printed on many images. "Cinco de mayo,…
“Cinco de mayo, RENT, teachers appreciation and Mother’s Day. Who put this got damn week together?”
"Rent, Bills, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day weekend… Who Tf put this month together?" is a May saying that has been printed on many images. "Cinco de mayo,…
“Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford groceries”
"Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford groceries/life" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully to when…
“Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford life”
"Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford groceries/life" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully to when…
“Clogs to clogs in three generations”
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Three generations from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves" is an American version, cited in print since at least 1874. Wiktionary: clogs to clogs in three…
“CNN said the world is forty trillion dollars in debt. Who does the world owe? Jupiter?”
"CNN said the world is forty trillion dollars in debt. Who does the world owe? Jupiter?" is a jocular line about the world's debt that has been printed on many images.…
“Cocaine is God’s way of saying you have too much money”
"Cocaine is God's way of saying you have too much money" was said by American actor and comedian Robin Williams following the drug-overdose death of his friend, comic actor John…
“Coins are made of metal, because change is hard”
"Coins are made of metal, because change is hard" is a one-line saying of unknown authorship that has been cited in print since at least 2008. The monetary saying was posted on Reddit --…
“Collapse/Fall/Fold faster than Lehman Brothers”
The financial firm of Lehman Brothers collapsed quickly into bankruptcy in 2008. The phrase "collapsed/fallen/folded faster than Lehman Brothers" was used on many blogs in September 2008.…