I hate AI. I simply don’t like the thought of it or anything about it. AI makes me glad I’m 53 and not 23, trying to start a career with a fucking journalism and Radio/Television degree. That would be virtually impossible. The robots are going to overtake us, y’all.
All this being said, something AI-generated made my day yesterday. It also made me laugh really hard. Granted, at the time, I did not know it was AI, but even after I found out, I still thought it was funny because it was my sister, and she is a riot.
This was the post on Facebook:
“IN SEARCH OF: A TENNIS CLASS FOR THE COMPLETELY UNCOORDINATED
(…like, assume I’m basically a four-year-old with a mortgage.)
Okay, friends, I need help.
I have decided I want to learn how to play tennis — despite the fact that I do not know the rules, the scoring system, what equipment I need, or why people keep yelling “LOVE” when clearly no one is loving what I’m doing out there.
I need a place that teaches tennis at the I-still-trip-over-air level.
I’m talking:
- “Where do I stand?”
- “Which hand does the racket go in?”
- “Why is the ball running away from me?”
- “What is a tie-breaker and why does it sound stressful?”
- And most importantly: Can I do this indoors so no one sees me accidentally hit myself in the face?
Ideally looking for a coach who won’t panic when I ask things like:
- “Is the net supposed to be that high?”
- “Do I chase the ball or does the ball chase me?”
- “Why does my racket sound like a frying pan when I hit things wrong… which is every time?”
If you know of a local tennis place that can handle an adult who needs the same energy and encouragement as a preschooler trying a sport for the first time (“WOW, GREAT JOB NOT FALLING DOWN THIS TIME!!”). Please point me in the right direction.
Bonus if they provide emotional support after I inevitably whack the ball into another zip code.
Drop recommendations below. My coordination and I thank you in advance.”
This cracked me and several others up. You kinda have to know my sister, but she literally falls most every day. She’s a mess. The thought of someone trying to teach her tennis amuses the hell out of me. I totally want to bring wine and popcorn and watch this shit show.
I texted her immediately to tell her good luck and how funny I thought the post was. I also wanted to ask if I could include it in a blog post. That is when she broke the news to me. Yep. She used Chat GPT for that shit. I was so disappointed. I wanted this brilliance to be hers, not a robot. Alas…
I do not think my sister is lazy for using Chat GPT. I know it saved her time, and the end result was probably quite similar to what she would have come up with on her own. I just hate the loss of creativity. I also see it with my daughter and her friends who use AI for schoolwork. Lord, I don’t envy professors.
I eventually got over my disappointment that she didn’t write the hilarious post. However, I’m still saddened. I also hate that I was taken in by the damn robots.
Folks, we have to keep writing and doing things for ourselves. These are valuable skills. I hate that my hysterically funny sister felt the need to use AI for this post. She could have totally written this. That is why I found it so funny to start with. It sounded like her. Don’t be lazy, people. Write the email or the Facebook post. I promise, you can do it! We mustn’t let the robots win!
Angela Traver
What is this blog about? Well, it's a general blog, but it is also a very specific blog. If you get that reference, you get a gold star! I have been a public relations professional and writer of press releases for more than 20 years—primarily in the booze biz. I decided to do some writing for fun and embrace the humor that gets me through most days. Hopefully it will make you chuckle—or at least smile. I’m a certified crazy magnet, and more than a little nutty myself, so buckle up. Also, I have two vices—profanity and red wine/whiskey. You’ve been warned. It should also be noted, that I’m a HUGE Bob & Sheri fan. I’ve been a listener for more than 20 years. This opportunity is a dream come true and it may have made me cry. That being said, I cry at everything. If you are into booze, dogs, food and/or knitting, hit me up on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (although I’m terrible at Twitter and it scares me) @kyspiritsgal. You can also find all my previous blog posts at www.kyspiritsgal.com.
