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Ding! Ding!

A woman’s husband has died. After a few months, she decides she wants a new one. She submits a classified ad as follows:“Widow looking for a new husband. To be considered, you must conform to these three criteria:1 – You can’t beat me (as my first husband did).2 – You can’t run around on me (as my first husband did).3 – You MUST be good in bed (as my first husband wasn’t).“A few days later, the doorbell rings. She opens the door and a man without any arms and or legs is sitting in a wheel chair.“Can I help you?“ she says.“I’m here about your ad in the paper.““Which ad is that?““The one looking for a husband.“She says, „Uhm, well, there were certain criteria…““Yes, I know. Obviously, I could never beat you… I have no arms.““Well, yes, I see that… but there were other criteria.““And, as you can see, I could never run around on you… I have no legs.““Well, yes, that’s true… but there was one other thing that is very important…““Ah, yes, well… how do you think I rang the door bell?“

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