There once was a flight heading from London to New York. Halfway during the flight, the captain suddenly comes over the intercom system…

This is Captain Jean-Pierre Lalonde speaking. I have a bit of bad news for you. We have lost our first left engine, but never fear, we can still make it using only three engines. But because of the loss of power, we will be two hours late.

Time goes on, and once again the PA system crackles to life…

This is again your Captain. We have lost an engine on our starboard wing. But rest assured that our plane can fly using only two engines. Due to the reduced power, we will now be four hours late.

The flight goes on, when the passengers hear the now familiar sound of the address system…

Guess what, folks! We lost another engine, but nothing to fear. We can still make it using only one engine. But now we will be six hours late.

On hearing this, an elderly lady turned to the person sitting next to her, and said: I hope we dont lose ANOTHER engine. Ill be late for my connecting flight from New York!