The Monkey's Paw

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

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I wish I had a physical "Undo" button I could use in real life and not just on my computer (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Granted. It undoes exactly the action you want it to do, and overall works exactly like you want it to. But to keep reality consistent, it rewinds time for the whole universe. And every sentient creature is aware of what you're doing, but since the undo only works for you, they are forced to live through the rewound time every time you use it. You are not very popular.