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Why do Jewish men die before their wives? They want to.

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In this satirical quote by Henny Youngman, a renowned comedian, he comically examines the common stereotype that Jewish men tend to die before their wives. With wit and humor, Youngman suggests that Jewish men do so because they want to, playfully poking fun at the traditional gender roles and dynamics in marriages.
Quote by Henny Youngman
Comedian, American
Henny Youngman was an American stand-up comedian known for his one-liner jokes.
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