William Keckler offers "Somewhat Belated Advice for Marie Antoinette":
Don't dress or coif onself
too much like a turkey
amidst millions
of starving French peasants,
as one might just
get treated like one.
We would add: When plastering the walls with jewels, substitute cut glass for diamonds. You'll get tons of sparkle as you help to ease the deterioration of the financial situation in France.