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Three wishes joke

Have you ever heard the joke that goes like this: "A genie grants you three wishes, what do you wish for?"?

Well, a genie is a magical creature that can give you anything you want. But, there's a catch - you only get three wishes.

So, let's say you want a big chocolate cake for your first wish. The genie will make it appear right in front of you!

But, what if you want a unicorn for your second wish? The genie can make that happen too!

But, what about your third wish? That's when things get tricky. You have to think really hard about what you want most. Maybe you want to be really rich or a superhero. Whatever it is, you have to make sure it's something you really want because this is your last wish.

But, as with any joke, there's always a funny twist at the end. Some people might say something silly like "I wish for a hundred more wishes" but that's not allowed. And others might say "I wish for more genies" but that's not allowed either!

So, the three wishes joke is really just a funny way to think about what you want most in life and how important it is to make smart choices when you have the chance to make your dreams come true.
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