Two Irishmen, Patrick & Michael, were adrift in a lifeboatfollowing a dramatic escape from a burning freighter. While rummagingthrough the boat's provisions, Patrick stumbled across an oldlamp. Secretly hoping that a genie would appear,he rubbed the lamp vigorously.
To the amazement of Patrick, a genie came forth. This particular genie,however,stated that he could only deliver one wish,not the standardthree.Without giving much thought to the matter,Patrick blurted out,"Makethe entire ocean into Guinness Beer!"
The genie clapped his hands with a deafening crash,and immediatelythe entire sea turned into the finest brew ever sampled by mortals.
Simultaneously, the genie vanished.Only the gentle lapping of Guinness onthe hull broke the stillness as the two men considered theircircumstances.Michael looked disgustedly at Patrick whose wish had beengranted. After a long, tension-filled moment, he spoke:
"Nice going Patrick! Now we're going to have to pee inthe boat!