I have a distant cousin who, during the New Year, has gone on ten blind dates. The first nine all fell through over bride price disputes, with his mother always complaining that the bride's family asked for too much and refusing to compromise.

My cousin was fed up with his mother's fussing and finally snapped, "Mom, how about I find you someone who’s absolutely perfect for you? Very easygoing, only a few hundred bucks for the bride price, and if you don’t like her, you can return her. I’ll never argue with you again, whatever you say goes, I’ll be 100% obedient!"
His mother’s eyes lit up: "Really? Such a good girl? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I’ve been worrying myself sick over your marriage!"
My cousin patted his chest confidently: "Don’t worry, I’ll bring her home in a couple of days!"
The next day, he brought her home. His mother looked closely and was stunned on the spot — it turned out to be an inflatable…