“It’s gone deep. It’s gotten worse. The situation we face could not be more

“It’s gone deep. It’s gotten worse. The situation we face could not be more serious.”

President Barack Obama

On the recession.

“It’s like a big atom bomb has gone off.”

Peter Denson

Standing blank-faced amid the ruins of his Kinglake, Australia, home that was destroyed by wildfires.

“If you would like to share your comments regarding our relationship with Michael Phelps, please press one to speak to a representative. If you’re calling about the recent peanut butter recall, please press two now.”

A recording

On Kellogg’s consumer hotline.