The worst are the articles about people who do have jobs, but have a lot of anxiety about whether they'll still have them. Like Ryan Moore, the poor woman who won't buy a new car this year, and is making do with her ancient 2004 BMX X3.

"Basically, my story is just one of excess versus caution," Ms. Moore said. "I don't need a new car. I've decided to wait out the storm, not get into any debt and hope I still have a job in a month."

Poor, poor Ryan.

[www.nytimes.com]