Maybe this recession isn't so bad after all. We've got more time with our families, more time to pursue our hobbies and passions, and more time to give back to our communities. Sure, our bank accounts are smaller and we're about to lose our jobs--but that's all immaterial.

See, it's like the more money we come across, the more problems we see. Notorious, like a prophet, foreshadowed this recession. Check out our More money more problems t-shirt. It's only 19.99.

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Ok we get it. We're supposed to save money now. Our national savings rate, before this recession, was a negative number--meaning that we spent more than we earned. Our consumerist society finally caught up to us and we are paying for it now.

But that doesn't mean we have to start living like the Amish. We can still pamper ourselves a little. And if shopping is your vice, then so be it. Some people spend their money on cars, others on mistresses. If you want to spend it on a nice bag or a cool t-shirt, don't feel ashamed. Buy it, and let everyone know that you're not afraid to spend a little money on yourself.

Our I love to shop t-shirt kills many birds with one stone--it's cheap (only 19.99, and I'm sure you can find some sort of discount code on the internet to make it even cheaper), it's funny, and it's true.

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We like to group shirts in fours--mostly because our product page has four columns in each row--but also because four is a mystical number. Two plus Two is Four. Two times Two is Four. Its a very square and agreeable number. We made four girls recession t-shirts this time around.

Our Cheap is Chic Girls Recession T-shirt is the perfect shirt for girls who used to be cheap but had to hide it. Now you can say it loud, "I'm Cheap and i'm proud." It's kind of like buying a stock low and selling it high--Cheap used to be so taboo. Now its cool. Own the word, live the life, buy the shirt.

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The stock market soared over 1,000 points last month. Unemployment numbers have stopped their downward spiral, and the overall sentiment is that this recession is almost over.

Time to start making fun of that lame ass recession. We came out with four recession t-shirts. This shirt, Broke is the new Black is one of my favorites. Playing on the "(Insert word here) is the New Black" phenomenon this shirt lets people know that it's hip to be broke. Long gone are the days of flaunting your money and proclaiming that you're frivolously spending cash.

Our Recession tees are only $19.99. Enjoy them.

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With all the economic woes and worries, it looks like the Apocalypse could be coming. In the distance people see those guys on the horses bringing the end of days. I'll be writing more about the economy and how our funny t-shirts will be benefiting from this mass hysteria, but you'll have to wait for those insights.

I write about the Day of Judgement, not because of some messianic age, but because tonight begins the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. And while I will not be able to wear funny t-shirts to synagogue, I will be able to repent for my deeds and ask for foregiveness from my peers.

As a company, Crooked Monkey would like to apologize for any wrongdoings we've done to you, our valued customers. We really strive to have the best customer service in the world--we repsond to All emails almost immediately (I find it funny when you email a site and you get an automated response saying it will take 48 hours to respond). We bend over backwards to ensure that all customers of Crooked Monkey are happy with their transactions. If we are late on a shipment, we look to rectify it. The customer is always right with Crooked Monkey.

But if in the off chance that we have offended you we're sorry. And if our shirts have offended you, please recognize that we are a source of humor for people, not drama.

Have an easy and inspirational fast. And if you're not fasting, buy some funny t-shirts!

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