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Bad Prognosis
At the conclusion of the physical exam, the doctor summoned his patient into his office with a very grave look on his face.
"I hate to be the one to break it to you, Fred," he said, "but I’m afraid you’ve only got about 6 months to live."
"Oh my God" gasped Fred, turning white. When the news had sunk in he said, "Listen Doc, you’ve known me a long time. Do you have any suggestions as to how I could make the most of my remaining months?"
"Have you ever married?" asked the doctor.
Fred explained that he had been a bachelor his whole life.
"You might think about taking a wife," the doctor proposed. "After all you’ll need someone to look after you during the final illness."
"That’s a good point Doc," mused Fred. "And with only 6 months to live I better make the most of my time."
"May I make one more suggestion?" asked the doctor.
When Fred nodded, he said, "Marry a Jewish girl."
"A Jewish girl? How come?" asked Fred.
"It’ll just make it seem much longer."
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