N&Q1 Other People Matter
A helicopter was taking hands offshore for their hitch, but had engine problems and crashed into the ocean. A toolpusher, a driller and a roughneck all managed to swim to a deserted island.
After several days of no rescue, they were walking along the beach and the toolpusher found a half-buried bottle in the sand. He picked it up, and when he brushed it off, a Genie came out of the bottle!
The Genie said, "I grant you all ONE wish apiece!"
Well, the toolpusher quickly said, "I wish I was in Las Vegas with a million dollars in front of me and a blonde on each arm!"
POOF! He was gone!
The driller quietly said, "This has made me cherish family values. I wish I was at home, sitting at the table with all my family gathered around, enjoying a fine home-cooked meal!"
POOF! He was gone!
The Genie turned to the roughneck and said, "Well, what is YOUR wish?".
The roughneck, seemingly perplexed, contemplated for several minutes and then remarked, "Gee, I never made a decision on my own! I wish the toolpusher and driller were here!"
[with thanks to Jim Szpajcher]
