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[–] maculata@aussie.zone 11 points 2 years ago (8 children)

Could someone please explain the “he (the genie) would just give it to you” part?

This aside has me curious about motivations etc.

[–] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 28 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think the joke is that he doesn't have to monkey's paw the wish at all to screw you over for wishing for it

[–] maculata@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago
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