Granted, but due to a strange quirk, this gets posted twice and applies to your own duplicate post.
this post was submitted on 22 Oct 2023
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That's exactly how the monkeys paw works. The next person to post doesn't get what they wished for.
Exactly
Quick question: did you go to inspect the rear end of a mule, and that's all you can remember...?
Granted. The effects both positive and negative of the next wish effect you instead.
I feel like this is potentially closer to saving the world
Granted.
Most unfortunately that wish was to your continued good health and for many more birthdays to come.
EDIT: Hmm not sure if that technically satisfies