my interpretation of it is: when you ask a genie for something they’ll give it to you, but with a nasty twist. e.g., if you ask for a lot of money they’ll say okay, then give you the money, and then tell you it’s all marked notes from a recent bank robbery or something.
but since this element is so stupid, there’s no twist necessary. the element itself is the nasty surprise.
PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 8 months ago
I think the joke is that he doesn’t have to monkey’s paw the wish at all to screw you over for wishing for it
maculata@aussie.zone 8 months ago
Thanks.