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What does it mean?
A humorous, misogynistic remark comparing widows favorably to brides based on stereotypes.
In plain terms
Widows are easier to deal with than young brides.
What can you take from it?
Humorous stereotype about marriage stages.

Where it applies

  • casual conversation
  • jokes about marriage

Putting it to work

  • understanding historical humor
  • analyzing gender tropes

Questions to consider

  • How do jokes reflect societal biases?
  • Why is this perspective dated?

Another view

The quote relies on offensive gender stereotypes.

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