Brain Op

[Mac.]

I n the hospital 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 for the brain yourselves."

The family members sat silent as they absorbed

the news. After a great length of time, someone

asked, "Well, how much does a brain cost?"

The doctor quickly responded, " R5,000 for

a male brain, and R200 for a female brain."

The moment turned awkward. Men in the

room tried not to smile, avoiding eye

contact w ith the women, but some

actually smirked. A man unable to control

his curiosity, blurted out the question

everyone wanted to ask,

"Why is the male brain so much more?"

The doctor smiled at the childish innocence

and explained to the entire group,

"It's just standard pricing procedure.

We have to mark down the price of the

female brains, because they've actually been used."

[Dutchman]

rofl