Historical clue formulations

• "Come on, things aren't so bad" — 2019-08-06
• "Things aren't so bad!" — 2016-04-10
• "Things aren't that bad" — 2006-08-02
• "Things aren't so bad!" — 2005-05-02
• Encouraging words — 2004-11-07
• Come out of the blue? — 2002-11-15