“Everything is so expensive! I HATE The Recession!”

“I lost my job! I HATE The Recession!”

Or in my case, “I might never get a real job! I HATE The Recession!”

However, there might be a way to use the The Recession to our advantage.

The next time you get asked on a date by that guy or girl you really can’t stand, forget the tired old excuses and instead, use The Recession:
“Oh, I really wish I could, but I really can’t afford to go out right now. And, I don’t have the time to date you because all of my spare time is spent with monster.com. It’s not you, it’s The Recession.”

Or, if your friends are trying to convince you to go with them to see Stupid Movie of the Summer the Sequel, don’t waste $15. Use The Recession:
“Oh, that sounds like so much fun but I don’t have any money. It’s not that I don’t want to hang out with you, it’s The Recession.”

Or, if people constantly ask about your plans for the future, use The Recession:
“Well, I have lots of plans and opportunities for after I graduate but I haven’t really decided on anything yet…you know, because of The Recession.”

But, use the excuses while they last. In time, The Recession will be a washed-up celebrity, hopefully sooner rather than later.