I Laugh At Myself Short Shorts
26 videos • 19 views • by Michael P Wright I don't know that a description is needed. The title should definitely, definitely sum up what's happening here. 5000 characters to work with? That's a short novel. Who would write all that? But also, who would read all that. geez Wait, wait I just thought of something funny to do with #chatgpt . Hang on... OK got it. I'm going to ask chatgpt to write a fictional short story about a wild penguin who makes it to the world series of Poker main event final table and loses to his half-brother who he discovers has been living in captivity. Yeah, it looks like I'll have 4295 character spaces left after I finish the sentence I'm typing right now including the two line spaces below this paragraph: Title: The Penguin's All-In Tale Once upon an ice-covered land, there lived a wild and adventurous penguin named Bob. Bob had always been different from his peers. While the other penguins were content with their simple lives, Bob yearned for excitement and new horizons. He had a flair for adventure, and his heart skipped a beat for the unknown. One fateful day, as the shimmering aurora borealis adorned the icy sky, Bob stumbled upon a human settlement. Peering through the windows of their cozy huts, he witnessed something that piqued his curiosity - a group of humans playing cards with shiny, colorful chips. Bob had heard whispers about this mysterious game called poker. Intrigued, Bob observed the game from a distance and learned its rules and strategies. He found it fascinating, an art of bluff and wit. Inspired, Bob decided to leave his colony to embark on a daring quest to master the art of poker. His heart swelled with excitement, and he bid farewell to his fellow penguins. Bob's journey took him to various places where he met other animals who taught him the art of poker. He practiced tirelessly, honing his skills day and night until he became a master of the game. Bob was ready to take on the world. Years passed, and Bob finally reached the ultimate pinnacle of poker - the World Series of Poker Main Event final table in Las Vegas. His heart raced with both anxiety and anticipation as he sat across from the best players in the world. At the final table, he encountered a penguin he had never seen before - Lancelot. Something about him seemed familiar, like a distant memory. As the game progressed, Bob sensed a deep connection with Lancelot, as if they were bound by an invisible bond. As fate would have it, Bob and Lancelot battled their way to the heads-up play, leaving all the other players in their wake. As they faced each other, it became evident that this was more than just a poker game - it was a meeting of long-lost brothers. Lancelot revealed that he had been captured by humans at a young age and had been living in captivity his entire life. He had learned poker from watching humans play, yearning for a taste of freedom like his wild brother, Bob. The revelation stunned Bob, but he realized that despite their different paths, they shared the same bloodline. In that moment, he knew that he couldn't bear to take away Lancelot's chance at freedom and reunion with their family. With a heavy heart, Bob made a bold decision. He pushed all his chips to the center of the table, declaring an all-in bet. It was a move that would decide the outcome of the World Series of Poker Main Event. Lancelot hesitated, trying to understand Bob's intentions. Slowly, a smile spread across his beak, as if he understood his brother's sacrifice. With a trembling voice, he matched the bet, creating an enormous pot in the center. The final card was dealt, and the tension in the room was palpable. Bob and Lancelot both had excellent hands, but Lancelot's was slightly stronger. As the cards were revealed, Lancelot's face lit up with joy. He had won. But instead of celebrating, Lancelot stood up and embraced his long-lost brother, tears streaming down his cheeks. The spectators watched in awe as the brothers held each other, their hearts reunited after years of separation. At that moment, Bob knew he had won something far more valuable than a poker tournament. He had regained his family, and the bond between the wild penguin and his long-lost half-brother Lancelot grew stronger than ever before. From that day on, Bob and Lancelot traveled the world together, sharing their love for adventure and poker. They became legendary figures, known for their extraordinary tale of brotherhood and sacrifice that touched the hearts of millions. And so, in the history books of poker, their names were forever etched - Bob the Adventurer and Lancelot the Liberated - a testament to the power of love and family that transcended even the highest-stakes game in the world. *Note: chatgpt wrote this and used 4209 characters. I bet it's good. Of course, I'm not reading it because it's stupid long*