A man is on a cruise, and standing on deck gazing out to the sea. As the ship passes a remote island, he can spot a figure standing on the beach. The figure turns out to be a man, looking somewhat malnourished and dirty. The man is jumping up and down, waving, and as the boat passes, runs up and down the beach.
Confused by this, the passenger turns to one of the sailors who is standing nearby.
"What is with him?"
The sailor shrugs his shoulders.
Nevermind him, he is always this excited when we pass through here.
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Three guys, Jack, Joe and Averell, find a lamp in the middle of the forest, as they are out camping. After wiping it clean, a Genie appears. Grateful for being freed, he promises each of his saviours three wishes.
For the first wish, Jack asks to be a bilionaire, and is made rich. Joe wishes for the fastest car in the world, and is granted the vehicle on the spot. Averell... wishes for his right arm to rotate clockwise, and it promptly starts doing so.
For the second wish, Jack asks to be married to the woman of his dreams, and she promptly appears next to him. Joe wishes for a beautiful mansion on the countryside, and it too is granted to him. Averell... wishes for his left arm to rotate counter-clockwise.
For their final wish, Jack asks for a healthy and fulfilling future, which the Genie guarantees. Joe wishes for maigcal helpers, who shall maintain both his new car and his new mansion. Averell... asks for his head to bob back and forth rapidly.
Years later, the three meet again in a bar. Jack and Joe share exciting stories of their new, wonderful life. And then, expectantly, turn to Averell.
Averell, arms still rotating, and head still bobing admits:
"In retrospect, those were some awful wishes.