http://www.newyorker.com/shouts/content/articles/060116sh_
shouts The Wish FAQ: “Hint: Avoid phrases that are
open to catastrophic interpretation, such as ‘for the rest
of my life.’” (Sadly no ruling on this situation (Overheard
in New York): “Teen boy
#1: I’m starving. If I had three wishes, I’d ask for
three David’s
bagels.
Teen boy #2: Why not just use one wish and ask for three
bagels?”) 23:46