STREET DOGS
MICHEL PIREU: The Simpsons on money and investing
FROM 25iq, the Simpsons, on money and investing:Homer: "Hello, this is Homer Simpson, AKA Happy Dude. The court has ordered me to call every person in town to apologise for my telemarketing scam. I’m sorry. If you can find it in your heart to forgive me, send one dollar to Sorry Dude, 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield."Homer: "Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They’re about to announce the lottery numbers."Broker: "Okay, now before I execute this order, are you sure you understand the risks of stock ownership?" Homer: "Absolutely!" [picture of Homer’s brain shows a line of dancers singing, "We’re in the money"] "You heard the monkey, make the trade."Mr Burns: "Eternal happiness for one dollar eh? Hmm, I’d be happier with the dollar."Homer: "This year I invested in pumpkins. They’ve been going up the whole month of October and I got a feeling they’re going to peak right around January. Then bang! That’s when I’ll cash in."Mr Burns: "...
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