American Voices

The First Wives Phenomenon

October 9, 1996 | ISSUE 30•09

The film The First Wives Club has all of America talking about the issue of men leaving their wives for younger women. Even Time magazine featured the movie's stars on its cover last week. What do you think about the film and the sensation it's causing?

  • First Wives? Bah! When is Time going to cover a real news story—like aliens invading the earth in a summer blockbuster? Now that would be news.

    Leigh Orff
    Opthamologist

  • I'm a rich, white male who has been married twice. Only, I didn't divorce my first wife. I beat her to death with a golf club.

    Eric Hoyer
    Zookeeper

  • When two people with a family divorce, they're not the only ones affected. Please don't forget about the pool cleaner.

    Connie Hanson
    Caterer

  • I don't understand what all the hubbub is about—Diane Keaton didn't even take off her shirt.

    John Kretchman
    Systems Analyst

  • I ain't seen the movie. But all the guys are talking about it down at the garage.

    Bill Feller
    Key Grip

  • When my husband left me, I became a member of the Columbia Music Club. Savings is the best revenge!

    Melanie Kranz
    Sales Representative

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