Which one do you choose to hear first, bad news or the good news?

[I_have_purplewood]

So, I was confronted with a dilemma yesterday where the answer to said dilemma came in the form of; I have good news and I have bad news.  Asked which one I would prefer first, I chose to hear the bad news.  My thinking of course is that I will end with good news hence leaving the situation in a positive mood?  It got me to thinking that this is probably the consensus amoung individuals that are confronted with this question but would like to know for sure.  Does it depend on the situation?
My dilemma was not interesting enough to post so don't bother asking.  Thoughts?

[Rick Daris]

So what was the dilemma?

[Pete]

So what was the dilemma?

I think it's obvious Rick. Purplewood now has herpes.

[PCR]

The BAD news is that you have herpes, but the GOOD news is that I'm pregnant with your child. 

[steve dave]

Get the good news.  The moment the teller is done telling kick them in the shin and run away.  BAM! Only good news now bitch!

[pwrcat1]

bad news ftw.  then throw up, regain composure, and prepare yourself for the sh*tty "good" news that is NEVER as significant as the bad news was.