The Secret to a Good Marriage, Well Kinda…One-Liners about How to Have a “Great” Marriage
Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011
by Steve Kovacs
The Kovacs Perspective
Who remembers Red Skelton? Red was a genius comedian who was active from 1937 to 1971 and brought a clean and unique style to entertainment. He was beloved by several generations of people and certainly stands out as a great. If you are too young to have had the privilege to see him or are not familiar with his work, you might want to look him up, possibly on YouTube. He really was a stand out funnyman. In the 70’s he lost some of his high ratings because younger folks thought he was a little too corny. He never swore and maybe his time had come but anyone who knows comedy has to respect his many skills.
I recently ran across some one-liners by Skelton on as he calls them, his recipe for a happy marriage between he and his wife. We can all use a simple laugh, enjoy:
But before I completely close this article, let me apologize to any woman who may have been offended by my only bringing up jokes about wives, nothing about husbands. But we all know that men, especially in marriages are generally blameless and humor would be hard to find about them—-----ha-ha, now that’s the funniest line in this article!
- Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a
little beverage, good food and companionship.
She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.
- We also sleep in separate beds.
Hers is in California , and mine is in Texas.
- I take my wife everywhere,
but she keeps finding her way back.
- I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary.
"Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said.
So I suggested the kitchen.
- We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
- My wife told me the car wasn't running well
because there was water in the carburetor.
I asked where the car was. She told me, "In the lake."
- My wife got a mudpack and looked great for two days.
Then the mud fell off.
- She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late
for the garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!".
- I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months.
I don't like to interrupt her.
But before I completely close this article, let me apologize to any woman who may have been offended by my only bringing up jokes about wives, nothing about husbands. But we all know that men, especially in marriages are generally blameless and humor would be hard to find about them—-----ha-ha, now that’s the funniest line in this article!
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More commentsWell, you covered yourself very cleverly there at the end!You bet I did--I'm not as stupid as I look....
Steve
Red Skelton used to be one of my favorites. Thank you for writing this ariticle and for sharing it with us. It was funny and cute and you're right... we can all use a good laugh! If you want to even the score on the husband/wife issue... do an article about Phyllis Diller! ;-) Thanks again, LindaThanks for writing and Ill check out Diller, maybe it's another article in the making.
Steve
I actually found them hilarious, comedy isn't offensive at all if one realizes that it's not serious.
Great article, I did laugh, thanks for sharing it with us.
-SydneyYour welcome Sydney...glad you got a chuckle...
Steve
You ROCK, Sir!! I remember Red Skelton. A genius!Thanks Ken...yeah, I think he was a genius too.
Hi Steve.
Nope. The reason there are so few jokes about husbands is that they are a sensitive lot and can't take to much abuse. :) Sorry. I couldn't resist.
I remember Red Skelton. We never missed a show. My dad loved him and couldn't stop laughing. I thought Clem Caddidlehopper was hilarious.
Thanks for the fun!
Hugs,
DianneYou're probably right about men..me included--as for Skelton my grandmother and mom loved him...I watched from afar but realized he was something special--thanks for writing Dianne.
Steve
I loved Red Skelton! When I think of him now I have images of my dad with a big smile on his face, he loved him too. Thanks for the memories Steve. Red Skelton was a very funny guy.
Hi Brianna,
And hear I thought you Canadians had a different sense of humor than "us" south of your border...who would have thunk you guys are just like us-!!!!--yes, my family loved him too--he was something special for sure--I hope you are smilin through all the intense winter weather this year....thanks.
Steve, these are great! And I a love Red , though I was young, I saw a lot of old clips. To me, clean humor is the best and requires real talent. Anyone can be raunchy, and most times its even funny. I also love another old guy - his name was Victor...can't think of his last name - did his gig on the piano - way funny! Thanks for the laugh! Blessings to you! TeresaI agree that if you can do clean comedy and do well with it--you are real good! I don't mind some dirt in comedy but much of it has way too much for me and takes away from the funny stuff.
Victor Borga (sp)--he was also great--German or Swiss--very funny--thanks Teresa
Steve
What a hoot! What did you and your wife do for Valentine's Day? Watch Red's reruns? GRINYou know Marijo now that you mention it I never see reruns of him--everyone else but not him...what's up with that that...
Thanks
Steve
Kind of funny that the funniest line (yours) in the article is the truest.:-0 Good stuff.Ha-ha--thanks Dave...
Steve
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