re: A barber and a cancer patient

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A barber and a cancer patient

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Sounded like the preface to a joke.

Speaking of macabre jokes:

In April of 1976, Alfred Hitchcock was a guest on The Tonight Show; John Davidson was the guest host. Their conversation turned to people’s fascination with the macabre, and dark humor in particular. Hitchcock told this joke, by way of explanation; he said it was one of his favorites.

A couple bought a puppy as a companion to their young son. As the boy grew, he and his pet were inseparable. But, as always happens, the dog aged more quickly than his master. By the time the boy was ten the dog had become feeble, and the parents began to worry. They were certain their son would be shattered when his life-long companion died. So the father took his son aside to prepare him for what he knew was coming.

“Son, I know you’ve noticed your dog doesn’t have the energy he once had. He’s getting old, and will pass-away one of these days. When that day comes, we will build a nice box for him and invite all your friends to come over. Everyone will have a chance to say wonderful things about your pet. Afterward, we’ll carry the box to the garden and bury it.”

The boy appeared agitated, so the father asked, “Son, how do you feel about all that?”

With glee the boy replied, “Let’s kill him!"