Bankruptcy Epitaphs 2009

Posted by

Lots of high profile bankruptcies in 2009 and we’re only at the halfway point…

I wrote and designed a few tombstones for our fallen corporations.  Here are The Reformed Broker’s Bankruptcy 2009 Epitaphs:

eddie bauer tombstone

Eddie Bauer
Rest In Peace
Too Bad Nobody
Would Buy Your Fleece

SIX FLAGS tombstone

Six Flags 1961 – 2009
You Must Be This Tall
————————–
To Mourn
At This Grave

circuit tombstone

Here Lies
Circuit City
Best Buy’s Stores Rule
Yours Were Sh#tty

GM tombstone

General Motors Corp
1908 – 2001
(Reality Bites)

ESA tombstone
Extended Stay Living
“Our Tombstone’s
Very Existence
Is The Definition
Of Irony”

Filenes tombstone

Filene’s Basement
Lies Here Interred
Now Pay Full Price
For Your Next Shirt

Chrysler Tombstone

In This Grave
Rests Chrysler Gently
And Yes The 300c
Was A Wannabe Bentley

Editorial Note:  Guys, if I missed any or you have a good epitaph of your own, use the comments section.  Let’s whistle past the dead stock graveyard together!

Read Also:

Why I Rule Twitter

Top 10 ETFs Not Yet Created

The Reformed Broker Saves California

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment.

The commentary in this “post” (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Ritholtz Wealth Management employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Ritholtz Wealth Management or performance returns of any Ritholtz Wealth Management Investments client.

References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others.

Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here: https://www.ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers

Please see disclosures here.

What's been said:

Discussions found on the web
  1. fortunata commented on Jun 18

    that makes two times in 3 years for eddie bauer. like billy joel should learn about marriage, eddie should get the message that they’re just not good at this

  2. fortunata commented on Jun 18

    that makes two times in 3 years for eddie bauer. like billy joel should learn about marriage, eddie should get the message that they’re just not good at this

  3. fortunata commented on Jun 18

    that makes two times in 3 years for eddie bauer. like billy joel should learn about marriage, eddie should get the message that they’re just not good at this

  13. wpdragon commented on Jun 20

    For Filene’s Basement, how about a slight change:

    Filene’s Basement
    Lies Here in the Dirt
    Now Pay Full Price
    For Your Next Shirt

  14. wpdragon commented on Jun 20

    For Filene’s Basement, how about a slight change:

    Filene’s Basement
    Lies Here in the Dirt
    Now Pay Full Price
    For Your Next Shirt

  15. wpdragon commented on Jun 20

    For Filene’s Basement, how about a slight change:

    Filene’s Basement
    Lies Here in the Dirt
    Now Pay Full Price
    For Your Next Shirt

HowIInvestMyMoney