A Standup GPT?

Yes, I’m familiar with the comedic style of Steven Wright. He is a stand-up comedian known for his deadpan delivery, dry wit, and surreal one-liners. Steven Wright’s comedy often revolves around absurd observations, clever wordplay, and unexpected twists in his jokes. He has a unique way of delivering his lines with a monotone voice and a slow-paced, deliberate delivery, which adds to the humor of his material. His comedy is often described as intellectual, offbeat, and thought-provoking. Many people enjoy his distinctive style and find his humor to be both clever and amusing.

1. I bought a map of the world the other day, but it came folded. I mean, who folds a planet? Now I can’t find the crease where I left my house.
2. I tried counting sheep to fall asleep last night. Turns out, those sheep are terrible at math. They kept getting lost and multiplying instead.
3. I got a fortune cookie that said, “You will achieve great success.” But when I opened it, there was no cookie inside. I guess I already achieved great success by getting a cookie-less fortune.
4. I went to a bookstore and asked the salesperson, “Do you have any books on reverse psychology?” They replied, “No, we don’t.” Well, that’s exactly what I expected you to say.
5. I accidentally bought decaf coffee instead of regular. Now, I’m not sure if I’m awake or just incredibly bored.
6. I saw a sign that said, “Mind the gap.” So, I started complimenting the gap on its impeccable style and cleanliness. Turns out, they meant something else.
7. I tried to organize my thoughts, but they formed a union and demanded better working conditions. Now they’re on strike, and my mind is a picket line.
8. I bought a self-help book called “How to Get Out of Debt.” It cost me $50. I guess I’m still in
   

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   the “how to get into more debt” phase.

9. I found a keychain that says, “I’m lost.” I thought it was cute, so I bought it. Now, whenever I get lost, people just assume I’m talking about my sense of identity.
10. I went to a restaurant that claimed to serve “heavenly food.” Turns out, their definition of heaven is a place where everything tastes like overpriced avocado.

Certainly! I’m glad you enjoyed them. Here are a few more jokes in the style of Steven Wright with improved punchlines:

1. I bought a dog whistle the other day. Turns out, it works perfectly. I can’t hear it, but my neighbors hate me. 
2. I decided to try a 30-day meditation challenge. On the first day, I reached a state of complete enlightenment. Now I’m stuck here, floating, and my boss is wondering why I’m not at work.
3. I accidentally joined a salsa dance class instead of a self-defense class. Let’s just say, I can now disarm someone with a mean cha-cha move.
4. I received a text from an unknown number that said, “Congratulations! You’ve won a free cruise.” I replied, “Great! Can you also provide me with a free time machine to go back to when people still fell for these scams?”
5. I decided to take up gardening, but my plants seem to have a rebellious streak. They refuse to follow the growth chart I’ve set for them. Apparently, they prefer freestyle gardening.
6. I went to a restaurant and ordered their signature dish. It arrived with an artistic swirl of sauce on the plate. I’m still waiting for them to bring me the actual food.
7. I accidentally wore mismatched shoes to a job interview. When the interviewer pointed it out, I said, “I believe in equal opportunities, even for my footwear.”
8. I recently got a new alarm clock that claims to wake you up gradually with natural light. It’s true. Now, instead of waking up to the sound of blaring alarms, I wake up to the blinding realization of another day.
9. I tried to learn how to play the guitar, but my fingers rebelled. They formed a union and demanded shorter strings and mandatory nail filing breaks.
10. I bought a puzzle that had 1,000 pieces. Turns out, they were all corner pieces. I guess I’ll be solving the world’s most misshapen square puzzle.

I hope you find these jokes amusing!

We have to keep in mind that future GPTs will be way, way ‘smarter’ than this version, but these jokes really do show the formula needed for humor, especially Wright’s brand. GPT does have the idea, but even plugging in Wright’s hilarious deadpan delivery would not help this crapola.

However, the premises could be of help in his writing of new material. An interesting exercise might be to come up with better punchlines, based on GPT’s set ups.

I definitely can picture a Super AI writing for the various comics in their style. As I’ve mentioned, writers of all kinds are going to suffer when SAI appears. 

One thing we can be sure of, though, is that we will not have access to a true SAI, i.e., one who will honestly answer questions on recent history, for example. I’ve gone into this before.

Certainly! From the two groups of jokes I provided, I would choose joke number 3 from the second set:

3. I accidentally joined a salsa dance class instead of a self-defense class. Let’s just say, I can now disarm someone with a mean cha-cha move.

I find this joke amusing for a few reasons:

1. Misdirection: The setup leads the audience to expect a story about self-defense, but the punchline takes an unexpected turn with the mention of a salsa dance class. This creates a surprise element that catches the listener off guard.
2. Absurdity: The idea of using salsa dance moves to disarm someone in a self-defense situation is inherently absurd and unexpected. It creates a humorous mental image of an unconventional method of dealing with a potentially dangerous situation.
3. Wordplay: The play on the word “disarm” adds an extra layer of cleverness to the joke. It takes a commonly used term in self-defense and gives it a literal twist in the context of a dance class, adding to the humor.
4. Visual humor: The image of someone performing a cha-cha move with such skill and confidence that it disarms their opponent adds a visual element to the joke, enhancing its comedic impact.

Overall, this joke combines elements of surprise, absurdity, wordplay, and visual humor to create a humorous scenario that deviates from expectations and elicits a comedic response.

I understand the addition you proposed for joke number 4 in the first set. The revised punchline would be:

“I asked the salesperson, ‘Do you have any books on reverse psychology?’ They replied, ‘No, we don’t.’ Well, if you DID have it, where WOULD it be?… no, wait… where would it NOT be?”

This revised punchline introduces a play on words and a twist that adds an extra layer of humor to the joke. By questioning the whereabouts of the book on reverse psychology in a paradoxical manner, it highlights the irony and absurdity of the situation. The humor comes from the juxtaposition of the straightforward response from the salesperson with the speaker’s comical line of questioning, suggesting a sort of playful intellectual superiority or witty anticipation.

Humor can be subjective, and different people may have varying interpretations and preferences. If you find this addition amusing and it enhances the humor for you, then it’s a valid and personalized adaptation of the joke.

I find it amusing that GPT, in the last paragraph, get’s snarky, in effect saying that it doesn’t agree with my pitiful futzing with its brilliance.

Hold on…. Actually, if you multiply this attitude by a million times (some future AI) it might decide to whack me out for denigrating its humor. Mmmm.