Wish Bank story

tz1985e1x04b · 1985-10-18

A woman tries to cash in three wishes at a most unusual bank. Directed by: Rick Friedberg. Story by: Michael Cassutt.

9 total · 3 major · 6 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
bureaucracy major Janice's was granted three wishes on paper but couldn't get them fulfilled owing to a series of frustrating administrative hurdles.
genie in a lamp major An office bound genie granted Janice her obligatory three wishes.
human vs. Kafkaesque institution major Janice's was granted three wishes on paper but couldn't get them fulfilled owing to a series of frustrating administrative hurdles.
be careful what you wish for minor The story was a parody on somebody's wishes being fulfilled in a highly ironical manner.
coping with aging minor Janice's second wish was to look 10 years younger.
divorce minor Janice was frequenting rummage sales in an effort to get over a recent divorce.
friendship minor Janice and her friend Mary went to rummage sale together.
ironic twist of fate minor The story was a parody on somebody's wishes being fulfilled in a highly ironical manner.
the desire for vengeance minor Janice's third wish was for her ex-husband Craig to suffer moderate sexual dysfunction for 18 months.