I do LVOE some of the Richard Prince designs, but I too cannot get over the jokes. I tried telling myself that they were artistic, that they were ironic, that they were collector's items. And yet, I just do not want to carry a handbag with those jokes on them. I guess I am insecure enough not to want people to think that I support those sentiments, or find humor in them.
Otherwise those are stunning handbags, but I cannot get over those jokes. I'm sure if you get them, they will be very very rare pieces. And LV does have something for everyone. Even if I don't LVoe it, it doesn't mean that you can't. But for the prices of those bags, you should be sure you adore it.
(Sorry for the rant, but I've been really trying to find a way to love those joke bags, the colors are just phenomenal.)