See these dungarees? The ones that say “Rich Man, Poor Man” on the butt pockets? They're $545. If you think that's unnerving, you obviously haven't seen the label's Epcot-goes-gay opener .

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1. We’d Rather Have Winkers
2. Catch the D’bag Special!

This photo taken this morning of a mostly naked guy passed out slumped over the famous Wall Street bull sculpture is probably a good sign that things are getting better, or alternatively, a terrible sign that things have hit rock bottom.

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The recession isn't so bad when you think about in terms of what we're getting rid of. I like to think of it as a form of Spring cleaning. Here are 14 things that are hopefully going to be by the end of this recession.

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This could also be called “Recession Entreé,” I guess. But that wouldn't allow kids to share in the economic grief as readily.

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The similarities are striking. How could you not trust a man that looks like old Gee Dubs? Just powder up Bernie's pale cheeks and we might as well slap him on the $50 billion dollar bill.

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1. George Washington and Bernie Madoff Are Brothers From Different Mothers
2. Bernie Madoff Cannot Tell a Lie
3. Maybe Investors Trusted Him Simply Because He Looks Like the Father of Our Country!
4. Madoff to Get Reduced Sentence in Exchange for Posing as George Washington on New Dollar Bill

BUSINESS BUZZ: Lex Luthor (or Don Draper in a bald cap) would really like your help in the fight against Good. Recessions affect evil people, too.

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Link: http://www.time.com/time/business/art...

Those smug bastards over at Time magazine have drawn up a list of the ten major newspapers most likely to go under or go digital very soon. Topping the list is the Philadelphia Daily News , which nobody reads anyway (I'm from Philly), but some non-second-rate papers included on the list are the Chicago Sun-Times and the Boston Globe , which is reportedly losing $1 million each week.

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Celebrate the financial crisis and the fat-cats who are getting away with it with a shiny new “kleptocracy” T-shirt. If you can afford it.

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STYLE BUZZ: Recession Beards are the newest and most fashionable way to express yourself after a recent round of lay-offs. Mustaches, meanwhile, are becoming the employed population's way of saying “we support you, brothers.” Shave your face, and you might as well have crossed the picket lines, comrade.

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1. Hair they are!
2. Hairy Economy Trend: Beards Are Back
3. Out of a Job and Happy to Retire the Razor
4. Facial Hair in a Recession

We may not be in a Great Depression, but who says recession cuisine has to be just boxed mac & cheese? 93-year old Clara Cannucciari (who knows a thing or two about the Great Depression) recounts her childhood while she prepares meals from the era.

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1. All Episodes on YouTube
2. Great Depression Cooking with Clara

Curious how bad it really is? As the “green line of doom” shows us, pretty freakin' bad.

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Microsoft Songsmith can turn anything into music genius, including the downward spiral of the global economy. This is clever, but then it gets kind of depressing. Cheer yourself up with a selection of classic songs Songsmith-ified.

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1. Nothing Can Prepare You For The Microsoft Songsmith Commercial
2. Classic Hits By Microsoft Songsmith
3. Economic Failure Medley, by Microsoft Songsmith

BUSINESS BUZZ: A new Twitter feed is tracking the multitudes of media layoffs in one big, happy place. It's run by ten or so pr pros looking to pitch better and update lists, and as of right now it's got 4,527 followers. Oh, and articles in the New York Times , AFP , and a write-up in Gawker . Watch your back!

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1. The Media is Dying
2. Media Obituaries Reduced To Twitter Length
3. Who’s behind the Twitter feed The Media Is Dying?
4. News About News, in 140 Characters
5. A Twitter’s Worth a Thousand Words, And a Couple People’s Jobs

Link: http://www.empireonline.com/features/...

Because everything is recession-themed nowadays, Empire magazine offers Hollywood some cheaper alternatives to expensive movie stars. In some cases, the alternative is actually an improvement, like when they suggest replacing Jim Carrey with Will Arnett. If only we could accomplish that forever, in real life, I think we'd all be much happier.

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Yay recession. In these trying times, use this coupon to get a free regular roast beef sandwich from Arby's with any purchase. You can use it as many times as you want until December 14th. Roast beef…it's what's for dinner. And lunch. And breakfast.

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1. Our Hat’s off to You, Your Friends And Your Family. Free Food from Arby’s!

Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12285...

Christmas cards will be a little toned down this year to fit the nation's somber, recession-y mood. You'll see “traditional” colors, lots of people holding hands (a totally free activity!), and not so many big piles of gifts. Hallmark has also designed its first-ever line of holiday cards for clients to send to their financial advisers, because at this special time of year, we all want to remember the really important people in our lives.

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1. Slideshow of 2008 Cards

A bleak picture of the economic outlook by state. Sarah Palin’s native state is the only state with an expanding economy—thanks to its oil reserves. I guess that explains her aversion to spreading the wealth.

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The Harvard Business Review puts the current economic crisis in the perspective of the last 60 years. It’d be nicer, though, if this went all the way back to 1929, just for a good point of comparison. Click through to get the interactive data.

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1. Brief History of Recessions
2. Via Entitled

BUSINESS BUZZ: The U.S. and global markets are reacting to the triple news of Lehman’s bankruptcy, Merrill Lynch’s sale to Bank of America and AIG’s request of a $40 billion bailout from the government. Someone’s got a bad case of the Mondays.

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1. Here We Go: The Mother Of All Mondays
2. Just Another Manic Monday
3. Markets Spiral In A Crisis Of Confidence
4. Wall Street Will Never Be The Same Again

CULTURE BUZZ: Broadway musicals are dropping like flies due to tough economic times. Godspell , Brigadoon , and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf have been scrapped before opening, and others are threatening the same. We say, what gives? Why is it that when pennies must be pinched, tap shoes and glitter are always the first things to go? Sigh.

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1. Some shows that will still open: Equus (shirtless Harry Potter), Billy Elliot (dancing boys), and Shrek: The Musical.
2. Broadway Feels the Money Slump
3. “Wall St. Woes Worry Theater Industry”