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Artificial Intelligence Humor The Street Finds Its Own Uses For Things

AI ad of the moment: “Beer Party in Hell”

Hot on the heels of the AI-generated pizza ad Pepperoni Hug Spot, here’s a beer commercial from an artifical intelligence that clearly has never been invited to a back yard party:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Geja6NCjgWY

There seem to be two versions of this ad online. One has Smash Mouth’s All Star as its backing track, while the other one (which is presented above) is on YouTube and is backed by generic southern rock-esque music — presumably to avoid getting a copyright “strike”.

As with Pepperoni Hug Spot, the visuals in the beer ad are located deep inside the uncanny valley:

This is how best friends drink a beer.
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Clearly the AI has never shotgunned a beer before.
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To an AI, beer and fire are pretty much the same thing.
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“I’m drinking from a bottle! No — a can! Wait — a bottle can!”
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Multiple fingers and a cap/hair blend that doesn’t exist outside of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.”
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“Don’t stop…be-lieeeeving…”
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“I need more lighter fluid on the grill.”
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“NOW it’s a party!”
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“Is anyone gonna help clean up?”
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Hardware Humor

I’m calling it THIS from now on…

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Artificial Intelligence Humor The Street Finds Its Own Uses For Things

AI ad of the moment: “Pepperoni Hug Spot”

Actual still from the AI-generated ad.
It’s so, SO wrong.

Good news, creatives — if this completely AI-generated TV ad for a fictitious pizza place is any indication, you won’t be replaced by artificial intelligence just yet.

Just watch it. It’s so…off. The people’s eyes are off-kilter, the chef’s arm appears to be on fire, and the scenes of people eating pizza slices are so off that they will haunt my dreams from the next week.

Pepperoni Hug Spot is a TV ad created by a YouTuber (or group of YouTubers) going by the name “Pizza Later” using the following combination of AI tools:

My favorite Twitter response to the ad comes from none other than Pizza Hut:

Of course, this being the age of Late-Stage Capitalism, PizzaLater has quickly created a site for Pepperoni Hug Spot, where you can buy merch.

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Business Humor

Pivoting, 1980s style

Thanks to Ken Nickerson for the find!
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Artificial Intelligence Humor

ChatGPT prompt experiment: Mr. Clean / “Star Wars” product placement

The original 1977 Star Wars poster, but with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponge superimposed over Luke Skywalker's lightsaber.

My prompt:

I need a description of the original “Star Wars” film suitable for a magazine, but with an advertisement for Mr. Clean Magic Eraser pads somehow inserted into said description. Use big, Hollywood-style promotion language.

ChatGPT’s reply:

In a galaxy far, far away, a timeless epic unfolds, introducing audiences to an unforgettable cast of characters and an intergalactic battle between good and evil. “Star Wars” is a cinematic masterpiece that has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations.

From the moment the iconic opening crawl begins, viewers are transported into a world of adventure and excitement. Join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo as they embark on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Princess from the clutches of the evil Empire. But their journey will not be easy, as they face off against ruthless stormtroopers, fierce battles, and treacherous villains.

As the story unfolds, audiences are swept away by the thrilling action sequences, the breathtaking special effects, and the iconic soundtrack. But amidst the chaos and excitement, there’s also a heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and heroism that continues to resonate with viewers today.

And now, as you watch this timeless classic, experience the magic of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser pads. With their powerful cleaning technology, these pads can tackle even the toughest stains and dirt, leaving your home sparkling clean. So whether you’re battling the Empire or just fighting a messy kitchen, trust Mr. Clean Magic Eraser pads to get the job done right.

In the end, “Star Wars” is more than just a movie. It’s a cultural phenomenon that has inspired countless spin-offs, sequels, and even its own theme park. So come along for the ride, and may the force be with you – and Mr. Clean!

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Business Career Current Events Editorial Humor

THIS is how you tweet after a very public, somewhat embarrassing layoff

Tap to view Esther Crawford’s tweet.

Attention techies with a social media presence or looking to build one: THIS is what you post shortly after a very public, somewhat embarrassing setback. No bitterness, no recriminations, no finger-pointing — but clever self-deprecation.

In case you need context, the person behind the tweet is Esther Crawford, whom you might know from this tweet:

She’s one of the “Twitter 1.0” people who worked hard to get into Elon Musk’s good graces, which I wrote about in an earlier post, titled Lessons from the “sleeping bag director” at Twitter who just got laid off.

And in case you don’t know what the meme’s about, it’s made of stills from the TV series The Last of Us, and it features Joel, one of the protagonists, having panic attacks.

Tap to view this Twitter exchange.

Another good trick: answer what looks like a bad-faith question in a straightforward way, as if it were a good-faith question. Thomas Maxwell responded to Esther’s tweet with a question about sleeping bags, as shown above.

It was probably a good-faith question, judging from Maxwell’s Twitter timeline, but put yourself in Esther Crawford’s shoes. She’s probably still processing her very public layoff and dealing with slings and arrows from critics. In her position — and even as an observer — Maxwell’s question could easily be seen as a bad-faith barb.

Crawford did the right thing: she answered it as if it were a legitimate, good-faith question. This has a double-advantage:

  • If it is indeed a good-faith question, she’s just answered it.
  • If it’s a bad-faith question, it shows grace. Or if you prefer a more Machiavellian, it highlights the attacker’s dickishness.
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Humor

Irony

Screenshot of the Wired UK article titled “How to bypass and block infuriating cookie popups,” which is obstructed by a cookie popup.

Sure, you can read Wired UK’s article about bypassing those annoying cookie popups — once you get past its annoying cookie popup.