I already heard that one in french. I don't find it funny.

>In 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, "$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."
>
>(an email from my mom - I have no idea of the original source - I'm sure it's been around...)