A man explained inflation to his wife thus: 'When we married, you measured 36-24-36. Now you're 42-42-42. There's more of you, but you are not worth as much.'

Quote by Lord Barnett

Topics: Funny Quotes, Inflation Quotes, Money Quotes

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