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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