A man in a bar sees a friend at a table, drinking by himself. Approaching the friend he comments, «You look terrible. What’s the problem?» «My mother died in June,» he said, «and left me $10,000.» «Gee, that’s tough,» he replied. «Then in July,» the friend continued, «My father died leaving me $50,000.» «Wow. Two parents gone in two months. No wonder you’re depressed.» «And last month my aunt died, and left me $15,000.» «Three close family members lost in three months? How sad.» «Then this month,» continued, the friend, «nothing!»
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