I couldn’t help but laugh when one of our readers sent us this note today:

“I noted with interest yesterday the appointment of [former Northwest Airlines CEO] Doug Steenland and [former United and US Airways CEO] Stephen Wolf to the new Chrysler board of directors.

In a perhaps related development, did you hear that Chrysler as part of its push for streamlined operations and greater efficiency is going to adopt the Henry Ford model for paint choices. From now on, you can order your new Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep in any color you wish — as long as it’s gray.  

Blue and red pinstripes, $500 extra.”

Rimshot please.