A man walks into a restaurant, followed by a full-grown ostrich.
The waitress approaches and asks for their order.
The man replies, “I’ll have a hamburger, fries, and a Coke.” Then he turns to the ostrich and asks, “What about you?”
“I’ll have the same,” says the ostrich.
A short while later, the waitress returns with their food. “That’ll be $9.40,” she says. The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact amount, paying without hesitation.
The next day, the man and the ostrich return. Once again, the man orders, “A hamburger, fries, and a Coke,” and the ostrich echoes, “I’ll have the same.”
The man reaches into his pocket and produces the exact change, just like before.
This pattern continues for days, until one Friday evening when they return to the restaurant.
“The usual?” the waitress asks.
“Not tonight,” the man replies. “It’s Friday, so I’ll have a steak, baked potato, and a salad.”
“Same,” says the ostrich.
When the meal is served, the waitress informs them, “That’ll be $32.62.” As always, the man reaches into his pocket and retrieves the exact amount.
Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, the waitress asks, “Sir, how do you always have the exact change for everything you buy?”
The man smiles and explains, “A few years ago, I was cleaning my attic and came across an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a genie appeared and granted me two wishes. For my first wish, I asked that whenever I needed to pay for something, I could just reach into my pocket and pull out the exact amount.”
“That’s incredible!” says the waitress. “Most people would just wish for a fortune, but you’ve got a system that makes you rich forever!”
“Exactly,” the man replies. “Whether it’s a cup of coffee or a luxury car, I always have the right amount.”
The waitress nods in amazement, then asks, “What about the ostrich?”
The man sighs and says, “Ah, my second wish. I asked for a tall chick with long legs who agrees with everything I say.”
