A man hasnt been feeling well, so he goes to his doctor for a complete checkup. Afterward, the doctor comes out with the results.

"Im afraid I have some very bad news," the doctor says. "Youre dying, and you dont have much time left."

"Oh, thats terrible!" says the man. "Give it to me straight, Doc. How long have I got?"

"Ten," the doctor says sadly.

"Ten?" the man asks. "Ten what? Months? Weeks? What?"

"Nine..."