David Letterman: Hike Top of Money

David Letterman Money Quote saying it’s quite a climb to get to the top of the Romney money mountain. David Letterman said:
 

“Mitt Romney and his family have a big two-day weekend plan. They’re going to hike to the top of his money” — David Letterman

This joke quote from comedian David Letterman is taking a playful dig at Mitt Romney’s wealth. It references the fact that the Romneys, as a very wealthy family, likely do not need to work long hours or do labor-intensive activities for leisure on weekends like many average American families.

By saying the Romneys plan to “hike to the top of his money”, Letterman is comically implying that due to Romney’s significant accumulated wealth and assets (“his money”), their weekend activities amount to essentially doing nothing more than looking at or interacting with their own money and financial assets, which could be seen as a very privileged or out-of-touch way to spend a weekend compared to most people.

The quote aims to highlight Romney’s high socioeconomic status in a lighthearted yet pointed manner through the metaphor of the money representing a hike destination.

David Letterman: Economic Sanctions

David Letterman Money Quote saying economists think that Russia is suffering economically due to sanctions, oil boycotts and vodka sales have tanked. David Letterman said:
 

“Economists believe there are three reasons why the Russian economy is doing so poorly. One, economic sanctions are working. Number two, low-price oil. And number three, Lindsay Lohan has quit drinking vodka” — David Letterman

In this quote, David Letterman is using humor and sarcasm to poke fun at economic analyses of Russia’s struggling economy. He jokingly lists three supposed reasons economists believe Russia is doing poorly economically – economic sanctions, low oil prices, and Lindsay Lohan quitting vodka. Of course, the third reason involving Lindsay Lohan is a completely ridiculous and made up claim meant as a punchline.

Letterman is parodying how economists and analysts often attribute complex economic troubles to various factors. In this case, he takes it to an absurd level by attributing part of Russia’s economic problems to something as nonsensical as an actress quitting drinking vodka. The quote aims to get a laugh through ridiculous exaggeration and hyperbole rather than provide a serious economic interpretation. It uses sarcasm to mock the types of multifaceted explanations economists sometimes give for major economic issues.

David Letterman: Government Spending

David Letterman Money Quote saying choosing politicians is easy if you want think they know how they’ll spend your tax money. David Letterman said:
 

 

“I vote Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would” — David Letterman

In this quote, David Letterman is jokingly explaining his support for the Democratic party and bigger government. He’s suggesting that if tax dollars are collected and spent by the government, it will be allocated more efficiently and effectively than if he personally had complete control over how to spend the money he earns.

While said in Letterman’s trademark sarcastic tone, the quote aims to poke fun at the view that government programs and social services provide more collective benefit to society than leaving equivalent spending fully up to individuals.

It implies that on balance, Letterman believes Democratic policies of higher taxes but more social programs is a preferable approach than smaller government and lower taxes from a Republican perspective. The quote taps into debates around the appropriate role and size of government.

David Letterman: Valentine Savings

Funny Money Quotes: Not buying gifts and flowers could save a bundle and then you
could kiss and make up after Valentine’s Day. David Letterman said:
 

 

“Valentine’s Day money-saving tip: Break up on February 13th, get back together on the 15th” — David Letterman

David Letterman was suggesting it as a tongue-in-cheek money-saving tip for Valentine’s Day. By breaking up briefly before the holiday and getting back together after, one could avoid having to buy gifts, flowers, chocolates or take their partner out for a fancy Valentine’s Day dinner.

Of course, most partners would not appreciate such a scheme and it was likely meant as a joke highlighting ways to save money by forgoing traditional Valentine’s Day celebrations and gestures of affection.