Brush up on austerity

A family decided to cut costs by sharing one toothbrush. 'It builds character,' said the father.

'And cavities,' muttered the mother. The teenage son suggested brushing only on alternate days. Grandma, ever thrifty, proposed they skip toothpaste altogether and just whisper 'Jai Neem Devi' while brushing.

The dentist now drives a BMW, courtesy of their austerity plan.


Training Programme

The city unveiled a cost-cutting metro plan - trains would no longer stop at stations. Passengers must jump off while moving.

'It saves electricity,' explained the minister. 'And bones,' muttered commuters, as orthopaedic surgeons prepared for a boom in business. To save further, tickets were replaced with IOUs scribbled on paper napkins.

Cutting Coffee

A CEO declared, 'We're embracing austerity! No more free coffee.' Employees revolted. He compromised.

'Fine, you can have coffee. But only if you bring your own beans, grinder and electricity. We'll provide the mug, but it's a rental.' Later, HR announced that chairs were optional.

'Standing builds resilience,' said the HR mail. By year's end, the company saved enough to order posters to be displayed across the office that read: Efficiency is worth suffering for.