When things go wrong, there's nothing like the ability to laugh at yourself. However, the Poorhouse didn’t actually cause the current credit crunch economic destruction, so instead, let's laugh at someone else. There's a silver lining to every cloud.

What's the difference between an Investment Banker and a Pigeon?
A pigeon can still make a deposit on a new BMW.

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What's the definition of optimism?
An Investment Banker ironing five shirts on a Sunday evening.

What's the difference between a family sized pizza and an Investment Banker?
A family sized pizza can still feed a family of four.

What's the capital of Iceland?
About £3.50

I talked to my bank manager the other day and he said he was going to concentrate on the big issues from now on. He sold me one outside Boots yesterday.

A man went to his bank manager and said: 'I'd like to start a small business. How do I go about it?'
'Simple,' said the bank manager. 'Buy a big one and wait.'

Why did the child get no pocket money?
Because his mum's gone to Iceland.

Overheard in a City bar: 'This credit crunch is worse than a divorce. I've lost half my net worth and I still have a wife.

Bradford & Bingley employees are concerned they were given no notice of the takeover by Santander Bank. A Government spokesman said: 'No one expected the Spanish acquisition.'

All stolen from friends, colleagues or websites like the Telegraph blog.