Credit Crunch Humor

At least the credit crunch has spawned some humor. Here are some items collected from numerous web sites (Note the crunch has hit Icelandic banking especially hard–the krona has dropped more than 20 percent against the euro, the rate of inflation has skyrocketed to almost 9 percent, and the OMX Icelandic stock index has lost a quarter of its value):

I went to the ATM this morning and it said "insufficient funds" I'm wondering is it them or me?

With the current market turmoil, what's the easiest way to make a small fortune? Start off with a large one.

How do you define optimism? A banker who irons five shirts on a Sunday

What's the difference between an investment banker and a large pizza? A large pizza can still feed a family of four.

George Bush was asked today "what did he think of the Credit Crunch?" He replied: "It was his favorite Candy Bar."

What's the capital of Iceland? About $20.00

Why have estate agents stopped looking out the window in the morning? Because otherwise they'd have nothing to do in the afternoon.

Bumper sticker on Wall Street: My other Porsche is for sale.

In these busy market times, how can you get the attention of your broker? Say, “Hey, waiter!”

Record unemployment levels have been announced today as the Credit Crunch tightens it’s grip. Worst hit sectors are the construction trade and Icelandic bank robbers.

The credit crunch is getting bad isn’t it? I mean, I let my brother borrow $10 a couple of weeks back, it turns out I’m now America’s third biggest lender.

What’s the difference between investment bankers and pigeons? The pigeons are still capable of making deposits on new BMW’s.

Why are all MBAs going back to school? To ask for their money back.

Money talks. Trouble is, mine only knows one word – goodbye

What’s the difference between a guy who just lost everything in Vegas and an investment banker? A tie.

P.S. My favorite is the pigeon. Also, I have not included some of the more ‘colorful’ one. Google ‘credit crunch humor’ if you are interested.