According to one, during the 16th and 17th centuries, the ostentation, colors, and luxury of gondolas were so exaggerated that in an effort to encourage sobriety, the Venetian Senate was forced to fine the owners of gondolas that were too flashy.
Ühe selgituse järgi olnud 16. ja 17. sajandil gondlid nii uhked, värvikirevad ja luksuslikud, et Veneetsia senat oli sunnitud liiga toretsevate gondlite omanikele trahve määrama, et neid mõõdukusele kutsuda.