Epic Reverse Psychology Fail

When one is trying to make their bank seemingly contrite and humble and not appearing to be profiting off the taxpayer, one should probably not get caught asking their employees with fat bonus cash to lay off the high profile purchases.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein told employees to avoid making high profile purchases, the New York Post said, citing sources.

Blankfein, who first asked employees to avoid large purchases late last year, has stepped up his campaign in recent weeks, a source told the paper.

"This is a sensitive time for us, and (Blankfein) wants to make sure that we're not being seen living high on the hog," the paper quoted an anonymous Goldman executive as saying.

One, it makes you look like a complete asshole. Two, it still doesn't hide the fact that you guys are on track for your best bonus year ever, no matter what you buy or don't buy with the money, while the average American hasn't had a raise in three years (much less a bonus). Three, it makes you look like a complete asshole.

In the future, try, you know, not handing out millions in bonuses after demanding billions in taxpayer cash. Jagoffs.

EPIC FAIL.