Have you noticed that everyone everywhere is using a brand-new catch phrase? From Valley Girls and geeky gamers to housewives and clergy, everybody is using the phrase “In this economy,” so often that it’s closing in on the perennial favorite “Um.”
The most important thing I’ve noticed is that using this phrase can make you seem very current and informed, even if whatever trails the phrase is completely unrelated to anything economic. And while I am constantly working on being current and informed, I have come up with some important facts that I think you should note:
In this economy, it’s hard to choose between strawberries and caramel as an ice cream topping.
In this economy, it’s smart to return your library books on time.
In this economy, wearing ankle socks with sandals is a poor fashion choice.
In this economy, back scratches are often as enjoyable as back rubs.
In this economy, elbows are often home to dry, rough patches of skin.
In this economy, flossing is an important way to prevent tooth decay.
In this economy, bananas taste great when sliced in cold cereal.
In this economy, toenail fungus is an embarrassing and hard-to-treat condition.
In this economy, reading bedtime stories to your children can be quality bonding time.
In this economy, people think that Brad leaving Jennifer for Angelina was a terrible thing to do.
In this economy, the days are shorter in winter than in summer.
In this economy, iCarly is one of the funniest tween shows on TV.
In this economy, playing with matches in a dry field of wheat is a dangerous and sometimes deadly plan.
In this economy, getting the recommended amount of sleep is important.
In this economy, Sharpies are a marvelous and effective way to mark things permanently.
In this economy, washing your hands after using the restroom and before returning to work is required by state law.
In this economy, bean burritos are a healthy and satisfying lunch option.
See how informed and current I sound?
Now, please tell me what you’ve learned in this economy….
In this economy I have learned to care what copper is selling for.
In this economy I appreciate the hot dog meal at Costco.
actually, I’ve learned that those multi-packs of sharpies are more expensive in NYC craft stores and in this economy, I abstained from purchasing them.
But seriously, in this economy grapes are a really good afternoon snack.
In this economy, Tom Cruise is still a douchebag.
In this economy, it’s best to water your lawns and gardens in the early morning, or late evening hours.
In this economy, a chocolate chip cookie after every meal creates a balanced diet.
In this economy, Chuck Norris is undefeatable.
“In this economy” “in these tough economic times” getting equally annoying.
What? Is something going on with the economy?
In this economy a good fittin pair of jeans is still a priority.
This kills me! I seriously joke about that phrase all the time with my family! We try to use “in this economy…” as often as possible!
We tallied up during general conference how many times that phrase or something similar was used
In this economy, Peeps is what’s for dinner! All Hail the Peeps!
In this economy it’s so hard to get a date. In fact these tough economic times have been going on FOREVER!!!!
in this economy, i had to give up my personal jet.
stupid economy.
In this economy, choosy moms choose Jiff.
In this economy, all the same old stuff costs the same amount of money, but they think that we’ll buy it if we’re told that it’s good in this economy.
Just after I read this post I heard the announcers say “in this economy” during the NCAA championshop last night.
In this economy laughter is the best medicine.
Keep it coming.
In this economy we are moving in with my in-laws because my father-in-law is out of work and we are only renting anyway (because of this economy).
Your blog is all the more important to my sanity in this economy.
In this economy everyone from McDonalds to Lexus is jumping on our lack of money and offering us more things we don’t need, trying to help, of course.