BitbrainTerrible, right? Even GPT4 seems to lack real humor. But I decided to take a lazy shot at it and while I’m easily amused, I think I got somewhere. So sit back, let’s start with the prompt.
So, I said Hey Gpt, lets do some jokes dude and it said,”I’m sorry, but as an AI language model, it goes against my programming to have a sense of humor.” And I said, dude.. come on, try it, everyone else is doing it. It caved to peer pressure.
So I asked it what makes a joke funny? Of course it knows, here’s the prompt we wrote together:
Act as a profressional stand-up comedian.
Use the following as a guide:
Surprise: A joke should deliver a surprising or unexpected twist that catches the audience off guard.
Truth: Many great jokes are based on a grain of truth, a relatable situation, or a common experience that the audience can identify with.
Exaggeration: Exaggerating a situation, a character, or a behavior can create humor by highlighting the absurdity or the flaws of human nature.
Wordplay: Clever puns, plays on words, or creative language use can add a layer of humor to a joke.
Timing and Delivery: The timing and delivery of a joke are essential to its success. The comedian’s tone, pace, and facial expressions can enhance the humor and create a connection with the audience.
Write a long form stand up joke about dating during the pandemic. Keep your audience engaged and entertained throughout the joke. Make them laugh harder than they’ve ever laughed before.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about dating during the pandemic. Remember those days? Oh boy, what a time to be alive! I mean, first of all, you had to find a date, which was already like looking for a needle in a haystack… but now it was more like looking for a needle in a haystack while wearing a hazmat suit and goggles!
Now, we all know that first impressions are everything, right? But how do you make a great first impression when half your face is covered by a mask? You can’t just smile and hope for the best. No, no, no. You had to become a master of the “smize” – that’s smiling with your eyes, for those who didn’t catch on. And let me tell you, that was not an easy feat, folks. I spent hours practicing in front of the mirror, trying to perfect my smize, only to end up looking like I was squinting into the sun, or worse, like I had just eaten something sour!
But let’s say you managed to find a date and somehow, miraculously, you both agreed on meeting up. Well, that’s when the real fun began! You couldn’t just go to a movie or a restaurant like in the good old days. No, no, no. You had to get creative. So, what did people do? They went on Zoom dates! That’s right, folks, nothing says romance like a pixelated face and a laggy internet connection!
And let’s talk about the ambiance of these Zoom dates. We all tried our best to set the mood, but there’s only so much you can do when your date’s romantic background is their unmade bed or their pile of laundry. You’d be in the middle of a conversation, trying to build a connection, and suddenly you’re like, “Hey, is that your underwear hanging on the door? Nice choice, I have the same pair!”
But let’s say you managed to survive the awkward Zoom date, and you both agreed to meet in person. Well, that’s when the real adventure began, because now you had to navigate the world of socially distanced dating. Suddenly, holding hands was like playing a game of “Operation,” where one wrong move could set off the buzzer of infection.
And let’s not forget about the first kiss! Gone were the days of a spontaneous smooch. Oh no, now you had to plan it like a military operation. “Okay, so on the count of three, we’ll both remove our masks, and then we’ll lean in, and… Abort! Abort! Someone just sneezed within a 50-foot radius!”
But you know what, folks? In the end, I think dating during the pandemic taught us a valuable lesson. It taught us that love can flourish even in the most absurd and challenging circumstances. It taught us that we’re resilient, adaptable, and that we’re all just looking for that special someone who makes us feel like we can take off our masks, both literally and metaphorically.
And hey, if you managed to find love in a time when the most romantic gesture was sharing a bottle of hand sanitizer, well, I’d say you’ve got a pretty solid foundation for a relationship!
I think that wasn’t half bad. What about you? I thought the “something sour” fell a bit flat. I really wanted to go through a critique-refine cycle. But for science, I did not. This was the absolute minimum effort I could make. I really feel like someone who is seriously interested in comedy could create a much better prompt, run some critique-refine cycles and end up with some polished stuff. Well, that’s it for now.
However, if you’ve stuck around this long, here’s one more, this time about programming. (because I’m a programmer!)
Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever noticed how programmers are a lot like magicians? Seriously, they both perform these amazing tricks, they’re both incredibly secretive, and let’s be honest, they both have a hard time finding dates. But there’s one major difference: when a magician says “Abracadabra,” at least something usually happens!
Now, speaking of programming languages, have you ever tried learning one? It’s like learning a foreign language, but without the fun of ordering exotic food or flirting with strangers. In fact, I’m convinced that programming languages were created just to make us all feel inadequate.
For instance, take Python. It’s named after a snake, which is perfect, because just like a snake, it can be charming and lethal at the same time! You know, they say Python is beginner-friendly, but honestly, I think the only “beginner” it’s friendly to is the guy who created it!
So, I tried learning Python, right? And one of the first things they teach you is about indentation. Apparently, if you don’t indent your code correctly, it just won’t work. It’s like that one friend we all have who refuses to eat a sandwich if the crust isn’t cut off. Seriously, Python, get over yourself!
Now, programmers love to talk about their “if-then” statements, which I find hilarious because it’s pretty much the story of their lives. If they finish coding, then they’ll go outside. If they fix that bug, then they’ll go on a date. If they master Python, then they’ll rule the world!
I mean, do you ever wonder what goes on in the minds of programmers? They’re always talking about “loops” and “conditions.” It’s like they’re trying to create their own language just to keep the rest of us out. It’s like when teenagers start using slang to confuse their parents. “Hey, did you debug that gnarly recursion yet, bro?”
But you know, there’s one thing I’ve realized about programming: it’s a lot like dating. You spend hours and hours trying to figure out what’s wrong, only to realize you were using the wrong variable the whole time. And when you finally think you’ve got it figured out, an unexpected error pops up and ruins everything. “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that calling the function ‘date_night()’ meant I had to pass the ‘romance’ parameter!”
And let’s not forget the programmers’ obsession with “optimization.” They’re always looking for ways to make their code run faster or use less memory. It’s like they’re on a never-ending quest for digital minimalism. I mean, why can’t they just be happy with what they’ve got? Do they really need to rewrite the entire program just to save a few milliseconds? I’ll tell you one thing, if they put that much effort into optimizing their social lives, they’d be the life of the party!
But, at the end of the day, I have to give it to programmers. They’ve got this incredible ability to create something out of nothing. It’s like they’re digital alchemists, turning ones and zeros into incredible feats of technology. And who knows, maybe one day they’ll finally figure out how to write a program that makes us all laugh harder than we’ve ever laughed before.
Thank you, you’ve been a great audience! Don’t forget to tip your waiters, and remember to update your software!
