Around the Back

Same problems. Different entrance.

#026 · The Genie

A man holding a magic lamp negotiates with a blue genie while the frog watches.

A wish negotiation goes backward.

Transcript

Header: AROUND THE BACK, with a snail. THE GENIE. Same problems. Different entrance.

Panel 1: In a cluttered living room, a blue genie floats above a lamp held by the man. The frog watches.

Genie: "You get three wishes."

Panel 2:

Man: "Can I wish for more wishes?"

Genie: "No."

Panel 3:

Man: "Can I wish for fewer wishes?"

Panel 4:

Genie: "You get two wishes."

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