What are some bad things to wish for that other people would think is a good thing?

Children often wish they were adults. When they become adults they wish they could go back to be children.

A soul-crushing corporate job.

Another child on the way when you are at the poverty level and can’t feed the four kids you already have.

To go to heaven and see their loved ones again amongst the clouds and pearly gates.

More likely you die and…nothing.

Of course, I should qualify this by saying ‘potentially’ bad as I could be wrong.

@cookieman There is certainly a part of me that hopes I am wrong. But sadly I do not think I will ever see @Darth_Algar again.

Well, I don’t have to mention one which is glaringly obvious now.

A few times I have been watching certain movies and thought, I wish his towel would fall off. :-P

@anniereborn: I really hope I am wrong so you can see him again.

Becoming famous.
Only just noticed you had this example in your details. Agree!

Winning the lottery.

Things going back to how they used to be.
This is a tricky one.