Contest #280 of 296, March 28, 2011

Winners:

1. "The governor would like your help with the budget."

2.  "After they're shredded, I want them burned at the stake."

3. "They're saying the book is dead. I'd like to be sure."

Joel's:

"We all have to adapt to the new economy, man."

"And if you do cheese, I may have some more work for you on Saturday."

"You do really great work.  I'm going to Yelp about you."

"Well, yeah, if you want, but I was really hoping you'd read it first."