While passing a Gipsy antique shop, the wife Penny, sees a little buddba-like statue - and she must have it. The Gipsy tells her that the statue has magical powers and, when the time is right, can make wishes come true.
At night, as Penny and Sam lie in bed chatting about their boring day-to-day routines, she casually says: "I wish we could change places with each other."
Next morning they find the wish has been granted — much to Penny's horror. She makes her shocking discovery in the bathroom.
She strides about the house with a butch voice and manner, while puffing on a cigar — and Sam moves around with limp wrists and an effeminite mince. What will they do? They are due at work that morning, and later at night, have a dinner date with their neighbours.
When they dine out at a classy restauranl and argue at the top of their voices, Sam demands to be taken home, clutching a handbag under his arm.