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In This [Economy]...

a preface or tag line used to mollify or quantify any ridiculous or unscrupulous action or statement
yeah i shoplifted some gum earlier today, but you know In This Economy...

In This Economy...who bothers to shower anyway.

In This Economy? 

A statement usually made after someone suggests something that the other party doesn’t particularly want to do, particularly involving anything to do with money whatsoever. Often used as a cost-effective way to not do something, though really it often applies to a stupid idea being rejected for this even more stupid reason.
“Yo we should put some rats up our asses!” - Guy 1
In this economy? Damn shits are lucky if they even get out of the sewers.” - Guy 2

not in this economy 

You can now effectively contribute to any conversation simply by adding "not in this economy" at the end.
"Lets fuck"

"Not in this economy"

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"Its gunna be a class act tonight girls"
"Not in this economy"