When a government shutdown loomed in 2011, the Twitterverse had some fun with #govtshutdownpickuplines.

They're back!

Here are some of the better, slightly naughty ones we're seeing (we also also checked #shutdownpicklines):

-- "You're all the stimulus I need."

-- "I'm on furlough from the TSA. Want me to wand you?"

-- "Do you work for the government? Because you shut. it. down."

-- "Where have you been sequestered all my life?"

-- "Do you not carry health insurance? Because you've got 'fine' written all over you."

-- "My resolution continues ALL NIGHT."

-- "The IRS is suspending all audit activities. But I'll still check you out."

-- "The only thing nonessential about you are those pants."

There's also some tweeting about about #ifgovernmentshutsdown. Here's one of those:

-- "#ifgovernmentshutsdown then who's going to read my emails before me?"

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