A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon
a genie's lamp. She picked it up, rubbed it and lo-and-behold
the genie appeared. Amazed, she asked if she got three wishes.
The genie said "Nope... due to inflation, constant downsizing,
low wages in the third world countries and fierce global
competition, I can only grant you one wish. So... what'll it be?"
The woman didn't hesitate. She said "I want peace in the Middle
East. See this map? I want these countries to stop fighting with
each other."
The genie looked at the map and exclaimed "Gadzooks, lady!
These countries have been at war for thousands of years. I'm
good but not THAT good! I don't think it can be done. Make
another wish."
She thought for a minute and said, "Well, I haven't yet found
the *right* man. You know, someone who's considerate and fun,
likes to cook, helps with the housecleaning, is good in bed, gets
along with my family, doesn't watch sports all the time and is
faithful. That's what I wish for... a good mate."
The genie thought for what seemed to be a long minute and finally said
"Let me see that map again."