“Business idea: A gym that only charges when you don’t go”
Gyms make money overselling memberships, knowing that many people who buy memberships won't regularly go to the gym. But what about the opposite as a business plan? "Business idea: A gym…
“Business without profit is not business any more than a pickle is a candy”
"Business without profit is not business any more than a pickle is candy" was said by Charles F. Abbott (1876-1936), Executive Director of the American Institute of Steel Construction, at…
“But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders”
A cartoon by artist Tom Toro was printed in The New Yorker on November 26, 2012. A businessman in a tattered suit tells children around the campfire: "Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a…
“Buy cheap, buy twice”
"Buy cheap, buy twice" (or "when you buy cheap, you must buy twice") is a saying that means that quality -- while initially costing a little more -- will last longer and will…
“Buy someone for what they’re worth; sell them for what they think they’ll bring”
Entry in progress -- B.P. A Way with WordsBuy Someone for What They’re Worth and Sell Them for What They Think They’ll BringPosted by Grant Barrett on October 14, 2017For a clever way to…
“Buy the best and cry only once”
"Buy the best and cry only once" (BTBCOO) means that a customer cries once at the high price, but doesn't cry again (because the higher price meant greater quality). It is not clear…
“Buying myself a little treat today because today would have been my birthday if I was born today”
"Today would have been my birthday if I was born today" (or "Today would've been my birthday if I was born today") is a saying -- with variations -- that has been printed…
“Buying something nice for myself because today would’ve been my birthday if I was born today”
"Today would have been my birthday if I was born today" (or "Today would've been my birthday if I was born today") is a saying -- with variations -- that has been printed…
“By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually be the boss and work twelve hours”
"By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day" was in the newspaper column "Editorial Epigrams" by Robert Quillen…
“Cabinet installer arrested! Charged with counter fitting”
"Counterfeiting" shouldn't be confused with "counter fitting," but there are jokes. "Two men were arrested for aligning granite slabs in a kitchen. They were charged…
“Calling All Men,” “Select, Don’t Settle,” “No Bunk. No Junk. No Imitations” (Barney’s)
Barney's clothing store has had a few slogans. "No bunk. No junk. No imitations" was the first one, from 1923-24. "Calling all men...to Barney's" is its famous sloagn…
“Calling your life a journey doesn’t make it any less of a disaster”
“Calling your life a journey doesn’t make it any less of a disaster” was posted on Twitter by Eva on February 15, 2018. It's not known who originated the saying. It's often stated…
“Can anyone tell me what oblivious means? I have no idea”
"Can someone please explain to me what oblivious means because I have no idea" is a joke that has been printed on several images. "Can anyone tell me what oblivious means? I have no…
“Can someone please explain to me what oblivious means because I have no idea”
"Can someone please explain to me what oblivious means because I have no idea" is a joke that has been printed on several images. "Can anyone tell me what oblivious means? I have no…
“Can’t wait to get off work, then I can finally stop staring at this damn computer…”
A joke about work is: "Can’t wait to get off work—then I can finally stop staring at this damn computer, and go stare at a different computer." The line was posted on Twitter by Colin…
“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…
“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."…
“Car boot sales are a great place to find extra stuff for you to throw away when you move”
Garage sales ("car boot sales" in the United Kingdom are similar) often just transfer used goods -- "junk" in some people's opinions -- from one house to another.…
“Carvers are starvers” (carving adage)
The carving trade (such as wood carving or stone carving) has an old saying -- "carvers are starvers" -- indicating that its workers are not well paid. "Carvers are starvers"…
“Cashier wanted. Must be 18 years old with 20 years experience”
"Cashier wanted. Must be 18 years old with 20 years experience" is a jocular sign posting -- probably a typo for "2 years experience." The sign was posted on both iFunny and…