Relatives gathered in the hospital 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, “$5,000 for a male brain, and $200 for 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 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.” see also   Doctor,  Family,  Feminist  &  Medical   Sections Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? Brain Lamp Organ Donor Organ Transplant Time For a Trade-In?   British Tea Party Roadside Assistance Chair Boy Cheers Beer African Airstrip Horsepower vs Torque Filling Up Is OverRated Flywood Ukraine Aid Handicap Motorcyclist Auto Warranty: New Extend-ed Coverage Messerschmitt UNinvolved Plane Oops! Manitoba Home Security System Outdoor Pool Working From Home Snowbound Train Smirnoff Women Redneck Dent Repair

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