Amputation Good News

Doctor approaches a patient in Hospital and says, "I have some good news and bad news."

So the patient says, "What is the bad news?" the Doctor replies, "I have had to amputate both your legs." So the patient says, "Well, what is the good news?" The Doctor replies, "I have found someone to buy your slippers."

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The humor comes from the unexpected shift in focus. The patient is obviously concerned about losing both legs, but the doctor's 'good news' is trivial and insensitive, highlighting the doctor's lack of empathy or awareness. The joke plays on the contrast between major and minor concerns.

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