Three patients in a mental institution prepare for an examination given
By the head psychiatrist.
<
Br/>If the patients pass the exam, they will
Be free to leave the hospital. However, if they fail, the institution will detain them for seven years.
<
Br/>The doctor takes the three patients to the top of a diving
Board overlooking an empty swimming pool, and asks the first patient to jump.
<
Br/>The first patient jumps head first into the pool and
Breaks
Both arms.
<
Br/>Then the second patient jumps and
Breaks
Both legs.
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Br/>The third patient looks over the side and refuses to jump.
<
Br/>"Congratulations! You''re a free man. Just tell me why didn''t you jump?" asked the doctor.
<
Br/>To which the third patient answered, "Well Doc, I can''t swim!"