“Copper is the only commodity with a Ph.D. in economics” (Wall Street adage)
"Copper is the only commodity/metal with a Ph.D. in economics" is a Wall Street adage, resulting in the nickname "Dr. Copper." Copper is an important industrial metal. If…
“Copper wire was invented by two Jews/ Scots/ Irish/ Dutch/ lawyers fighting over the same penny”
"Copper wire was invented by two Jews/Scots/Irish/Dutch/lawyers fighting over the same penny" is a joke that stereotypes an individual or group for being tight with money. The joke…
“Coronavirus be canceling everything but my bills”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in many cancellations. "Why has #coronavirus canceled everything BUT my debt and my bills?" was posted on Twitter by André Marcel Harris on…
“Coronavirus is canceling everything but my bills”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in many cancellations. "Why has #coronavirus canceled everything BUT my debt and my bills?" was posted on Twitter by André Marcel Harris on…
“Cost an arm and a leg” (at a great cost; expensive)
Something that costs "an arm and a leg" is something that can be acquired only at great expense. The term "cost an arm and a leg" appears to have started in the United States…
“Countries don’t go bust”
"Countries don't go bust" (often written as "sovereign nations don't go bust/bankrupt/out of business") is a famous statement of Walter Wriston (1919-2005) a chief…
“Covid has been found circulating on Norwegian currency. It’s the Kroner virus”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has nothing to do with the Danish krone, Icelandic króna, Norwegian krone or Swedish krona, but there are jokes. "Maybe it was Norwegian #KronaVirus"…
“Credit anticipates and equity confirms”
"Credit anticipates and equity confirms" is a financial adage, cited in print since at least March 31, 2009. A person or an institution lends credit in anticipation of profitable events;…
“Crying all the way to the bank” (“Laughing all the way to the bank”)
"Crying all the way to the bank" (or "laughing all the way to the bank") means that, regardless of the situtation, that person has made money to take to the bank. A critic once…
“Customer Service: How does your name appear on your credit card?” (joke)
"How does you name appear on your credit card?" is a typical credit card question, asking about a name's spelling and any middle name or initial. However. several jokes take this…
“Customer: I have a question about my account. Teller: Withdrawal?” (joke)
"Withdrawal" shouldn't be confused with "with drawl," but there are jokes. This was posted on Twitter by meghan on April 5, 2021: Customer: I have a question about my…
“Cut your losses and let your profits run” (Wall Street proverb)
"Cut your losses (short) and let your profits run" is an old Wall Street adage, cited in print from at least 1837. The proverb is frequently attributed to British economist David Ricardo…
“Dad’s Dream: To have enough money someday to live the kind of life his wife and kids do”
"A Dad's Dream: To have enough money to live the kind of life his wife and kids do" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "DAD'S DREAM... to have enough…
“Dear account balance: Wingardium Leviosa”
"Dear account balance: Wingardium Leviosa" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. It means that the speaker has a low bank account balance, and desires it to levitate…
“Dear Santa, Cash”
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…
“Dear Santa, I want money”
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…
“Dear Santa, You can leave cash”
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…
“Dear Santa, You leave cash”
Not everyone wants presents for Christmas -- many people just need money. "Dear Santa, Cash" (also "Dear Santa, You leave cash" and "Dear Santa, You can leave cash")…
“Decided to give all my money to Charity last night. The other strippers were a bit miffed”
"Charity" is (or was) a popular stripper name. The Broadway musical Sweet Charity (1966) and its 1969 movie adaptation further popularized the "Charity" name. "I give to…
“Deciding whether to buy gold or silver is an either ore situation”
"I've been called a rare commodity. I wonder if that makes me silver or gold? I guess I could be either ore" is a gold and silver pun that was posted on the website Pun of the Day on…