Actually, the more you think about it, the more amusing it is. "Signor and signora, would you mind swapping places? I need to paint you so that you are the breadwinner and she is the caretaker of the house. Now, if you wouldn't mind holding each other's hand. No, signor, the left hand. No, signor, her left hand, hold it with your right hand." "Mamma mia, what does it matter?" "How else are 21st century arts graduates going to know that she isn't good enough for you, signor?"