The Transplant

in the waiting room where their

family member lay gravely ill.

the bearer of bad news," he said as he surveyed the worried faces.

at this time is a brain transplant."

have to pay for the brain yourselves." the family members

sat silent as they absorbed the news.

"well, how much does a brain cost?"

$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.

out the question everyone wanted to ask.

"why is the male brain so much more?"

said, "it's just standard pricing procedure. we have to mark down the

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