the Wish

The Wish

A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled 
upon an unusual old lamp. She picked it up and cleaned 
it off, and suddenly a Genie appeared. The amazed woman 
asked if she was going to receive the usual three wishes.
The Genie said, "Nope...due to inflation, constant 
downsizing, low wages in third-world countries, and 
fierce global competition, I can only grant you one 
wish. So...what'll it be?"
The woman didn't hesitate. She said, "I want peace in the 
Middle East. See this map? I want these countries to stop 
fighting with each other."
The Genie looked at the map and exclaimed, "Gadzooks, lady! 
These countries have been at war for thousands of years. 
I'm good, but not THAT good! I don't think it can be done. 
Make another wish."
The woman thought for a minute and said, "Well, I've 
never been able to find the right man. You know, one 
that's considerate and fun, 
likes to cook and helps with the housecleaning, is good 
in bed and gets along with my family, doesn't watch 
sports all the time, and is faithful. That's what I 
wish for... a good mate."
The Genie let out a long sigh and said,
 "Let me see that damn map!"