[International Olympic Committee officials pose as "monkeys" on the medals podium.]
[Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries exercising control over world economy.]
"He seems rather sluggish, lately."
"We're out of gas!"
"We're in trouble ... our supplier has gone out of business!"
[Balancing act over oil pricing.]
"Look, kid . . . I don't need any help to cross the road."
"Culture wise I think it's an artistic abomination."
[World economy blindly follows OPEC.]
[Stamp stuck on prominent politician's tongue.]