The Monkey's Paw

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Want to make a wish? Just ask the Monkey’s Paw! No strings attached.*

Just create a post that starts with “I wish ___”. Other users will then grant you the wish, and probably not how you intended.

^(*)^ ^Strings^ ^definitely^ ^attached.^ ^Satisfaction^ ^not^ ^guaranteed.^ ^Wish^ ^will^ ^likely^ ^backfire.^

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I wish for a bowl of extra spicy chicken curry. (infosec.pub)

submitted 17 hours ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Would hit the spot right about now.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago

Actually, no. Monkeys paw grants the wish as stated, but in a way you didn't want. It's not "your wish comes true, and also this terrible thing", it's "a terrible thing happens and, as a result, your wish comes true."