Those Poor Italian Husbands (Limerick)
Those Poor Italian Husbands (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
In Italy, men are bereft:
The economy’s lost all its heft.
They no longer can rent
Second places — they’re spent!
So most have no mistresses left.
My limerick was inspired by this Daily Beast article: The Economic Crisis Makes Infidelity Too Expensive, which quotes an Italian husband, who complained: “It really messed up my romantic life.” (The pitiful fellow had been forced to rent out his bachelor pad in Rome.)
Tags: Daily Beast, Economic Crisis Humor, Infidelity Humor, Italian Husbands, Italy Humor, Italy's Economy, Marriage Limerick, Money & Finance Humor, Money Verse, Romance Humor
Bless their hearts!
Alors! The end of civilization as we know it!
Funny!
made me laugh… some still have enough tough :)
ha. perhaps their calamity
will be good for their family
smiles.
Hahahaha! Imagine how happy the wives will be :)
Hi Madeline, It’s been a while I think since I’ve been here – this is clever, telling and fun and I agree with you – a REAL tragedy – Ha! Ha! Silvi, Silvio – wherefore are thou?? With Best Wishes Scott
lol – this was brilliant! And probably dead on! :)
Very clever and humorous!
so recession has its good side too …….
This is hilarious!
Oh…am still chuckling! Good for the society!! hahaha
Hahahaha! Fantastic. :)
;) A wink and a nod to this humorous nudge, Madeleine! Good fun.
Economics is a powerful equalizer obviously! Nicely Madeleine!
Hank
Thanks so much everyone for your lovely comments!
Your limerick is hilarious! But based on a true story, wow — now that is sad.
Ha! La Dolce Vita is not so sweet anymore. Very funny! :)
Thanks Loredana!