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Location: Bridlington, , United Kingdom
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The relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family
member lay gravely ill.
Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and somber.
"I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," he said as he
surveyed the worried faces."The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant.
It's an experimental procedure, very risky but it is the
only
hope.
Insurance will cover the procedure, but you will have to
pay forthebrainyourselves.."
The family members sat silent as they absorbed the news.
After agreat length of time, someone asked, "Well, how
much does a braincost?"
The doctor quickly responded, "$5,000 for a male brain, and
$200for a female brain."
The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to
smile, avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actually smirked.
A man unable to control his curiosity, blurted out the
question everyonewanted to ask,
"Why is the male brain so much more?"
The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained
to theentire group, "It's just standard pricing procedure.
We have to mark down the price of the female brains,
because they'veactuallybeen used."
Bridkid
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