A man was strolling along a California beach when he tripped over something. Curious, he bent down and found an old Arabian lamp. As he brushed the sand off, a Genie suddenly appeared, looking quite irritated. “This is the third time that I’ve been disturbed this week” the Genie grumbled. “So, you only get one wish instead of the usual three, so make it count!”
The man paused to think, then said, “I’ve always wanted to visit Hawaii, but I get seasick, and flying terrifies me. So, I wish for a bridge to drive there.”
The Genie’s eyes widened. “Are you kidding? Do you know how complicated that would be? All the materials, the depth of the ocean, the logistics—it’s impossible! Choose something else!”
The man thought again and said, “Alright, well, I’ve been married and divorced three times. Each time, my ex-wives said I didn’t understand them. So, I wish to finally understand women—know what they’re thinking when they’re quiet…”
The Genie immediately cut him off, “Hold on! Do you want that bridge to have two lanes or four?”