The location is Earth.
I wish for cats to have opposable thumbs.
Cats now instinctively program all electronic appliances, computers and mobile platforms to benefit themselves solely. The human race is relegated to slave status at the whims of their feline gods. Cat adherents say it was already that way and now it’s official.
I wish I actually had a soul to sell.
You now have a soul to sell but it’s Donald Trump’s and the Devil doesn’t want it so you need to find an entity who does. Art of the deal, baby.
The closest I’ve ever gotten to winning in axe throwing leagues is 2nd place. I wish I could win it all in the playoffs.
You get 1st place…but are designated as the ‘catcher’.
I wish all the women were strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.
Your stated wish is granted, but the public finds out you were the one responsible. Hyper-vigilant PC folk are up in arms about it. I asked ChatGPT for its opinion, and it said:
This wish was seen as offensive for several reasons:
Gender Stereotypes: The statement assumes that women need to be strong and that men need to be good-looking, perpetuating gender stereotypes. It also implies that being physically attractive is more important for men than it is for women.
Unrealistic Expectations: The statement sets up unrealistic expectations for all women to be strong, all men to be good-looking, and all children to be above average. It is impossible for everyone to fit into these categories, which can create feelings of inadequacy and disappointment.
Comparison and Shaming: The statement also implies that women who are not strong, men who are not good-looking, and children who are not above average are somehow inferior or deficient, which can be hurtful and shaming.
Ignorance of Individual Differences: The statement overlooks individual differences and unique qualities that each person possesses, regardless of their gender or age. It is important to recognize and appreciate diversity rather than trying to fit everyone into a narrow set of characteristics.
Overall, this wish perpetuated harmful stereotypes, promoted unrealistic expectations, and ignored individual differences, which was offensive and hurtful to many people.
You end up cancelled just like Garrison Keillor was.
I wish Live From Here, the show that evolved out of APHC after Keillor left, was back on the air.
Show repeats are now 24/7 on all channels, to the exclusion of all other shows.
I wish I was a competent sketch artist.
Huh. I asked and got an answer:
That’s a good response too. I did have in mind the “get cancelled just like Garrison Keillor” result before I started, and made sure my prompt would get that kind of output.
ETA:
I can live with that! Check out their performances on youtube before the pandemic turned it into “Live from Home” and ultimately killed the show.
Ah hah. I see! I just asked it for a “trickster genie” response to the verbatim wish.
Speaking of ‘trickster genie’, Randall Munroe must be a closet reader of this thread.
-“BB”-