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Bird and Fortune - How the markets really work, Subprime Crisis
The Big Picture —
How the markets really work (2007)
The End is Nigh. Or Not.
Paul Kedrosky's Infectious Greed —
On days like today when the abyss seemingly yawns open, only to (at least temporarily) shut again, it's good to remind yourself that market participants are mad. Watch the classic Bird/Fortune skit again for a reminder -- especially the first few minutes: ...
Lol:
Daily Trade Activity —
10/16/2008 Lol: Good sub-prime primer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzJmTCYmo9g Posted by Chrisnyork at 10/16/2008 11:19:00 AM [image] 0 comments: Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
How We Got Here: It was a Deliberate Policy
GoldSeek.com —
-- Posted Sunday, 19 October 2008 | Digg This Article Digg It! | Source: GoldSeek.com Adrian Days reputation for discovering big winners adds credibility to the global investing pioneers insights, which he is sharing with The Gold Report via excerpts from recent articles in Adrian Day's Global Analyst . Discussing in Part 1 what led to the current crisis, he noted that the same folks who caused the problem by initiating unsustainable credit practices seem to have taken charge of trying to resolve it. Expanding on that point, he now calls attention to the governments role in creating or at least aggravating the mortgage mess that ...
Credit Crunch Humour
Canadian Capitalist —
With apologies to bankers and hedge fund managers, here are some very funny jokes doing the email rounds these days:
Q: What is the one thing Wall St and the Olympics have in common?
A: Synchronised diving.
I went to buy a toaster and it came with a bank.
Overheard in a City bar: ‘This credit crunch is worse than a divorce. I’ve lost half my net worth and I still have a wife.’
What’s the capital of Iceland?
About $3.50.
Q: What is the difference between an investment banker and a pigeon?
A: A pigeon can still make a deposit on a BMW.
A British ...
Nice & Simple Explanation of the Credit Crisis
My Money Blog —
By now, most of us have some sort of idea of what caused the current financial crisis. Some notable attempts at a simplified explanation include these Powerpoint slides with stick figures , this British comedy routine , and the “Giant Pool of Money” NPR audio broadcast . Even the New York Times had a go. Well, here’s one more by Jonathan Jarvis , which also happens to be excellent. If anything, it surely has the best animation and graphics of them all. Also available in high-definition (but it’s big). Via Bogleheads . Find more in Real Estate | 2/20/09, 4:09am | Trackback ...
Bird and Fortune in the FT boardroom
FT Alphaville —
US readers may not be familiar with the brilliantly satirical comedy of the Johns Bird and Fortune, but those based in the UK will know them from Channel Four. The Two Johns and their co-conspirator Rory Bremner have skewered a range of topics, including Washington diplomats ...
Bird And Fortune On The Financial Crisis: "You Have To Understand What Bankers Actually Do" (Comedy)
The Daily Bail —
"You have to understand what bankers actually do..."
If you've never heard of British comedy team, Bird and Fortune, you can start here. It's Friday afternoon, so enjoy some laughs.
Updated Financial Comedy Collection
You can view the full 10 minute version of this clip on FT.com. Satirists John Bird and John Fortune offer their take on boom and busts, banking and bonuses. This exclusive video was created for FT.com and ...
