A compendium of things you may or may not have seen before.

The Onion:

Area Man Acts Like He's Been Interested In Afghanistan All Along

Michael Lewis:

Until very recently, one of the most striking things about our economy was how common it was for young people to make a lot of money quickly. For nearly 20 years, except for a year or two in the early 90's, a college student has been able to gaze out of his dorm-room window and see a well-traveled path to millions. His ability to imagine himself getting very rich very quickly was an ingredient in the modern money culture.

That's what 27-year-olds did, strike it rich.

This youthward shift in moneymaking has had all sorts of strange social effects.

It would hardly be surprising if the pursuit of passion led ambitious young people to rethink the whole idea of success.

C.S. Lewis:

... It is tiring and unhealthy to lose your Saturday afternoons: but to have them free because you don't matter, that is much worse.

Troy McClure:

Troy: Come on Jimmy, let's take a peek at the killing floor.

Jimmy: Ohhh!

Troy: Don't let the name throw you Jimmy. It's not really a floor, it's more of a steel grating that allows material to sluice through so it can be collected and exported.

...

Troy: Don't kid yourself Jimmy. If a cow ever got the chance, he'd eat you and everyone you care about! [Image of a cow quietly chewing cud.]

Jimmy: Wow, Mr. McClure. I was a grade A moron to ever question eating meat.

Troy: [Laughs.] Yes you were Jimmy, yes you were.

Mmm, tripe:

Only the Polytron reduces an entire mouse to a soup-like homogenate in 30 seconds.

Truth:

Lisa: "Thank you. I know this giant check is very important to everyone here, but ... what's even more important is the truth."
Skinner: "No, no it isn't. Don't listen to her. She's out of her mind!"

Dress for success:

Jenny on the job: wears styles designed for victory.