(got this in an e-mail today, no attribution)

The economy is so bad that I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.

The economy is so bad, I ordered a burger at Macdonalds and the kid behind the
counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"

The economy is so bad that CEO's are now playing miniature golf.

The economy is so bad if the bank returns your check marked
"Insufficient Funds," you have to call them and ask if they meant you or them.

The economy is so bad Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher
than GM.

The economy is so bad Macdonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer.

The economy is so bad parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and
learned their children's names.

The economy is so bad a truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into
Mexico.

The economy is so bad Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.

The economy is so bad Motel Six won't leave the light on.

The economy is so bad I saw a pimp driving a Honda

The economy is so bad the Mafia is laying off judges.

The economy is so bad Big Oil laid off 25 Congressmen.