Hahahah! Holy shit, lady, that was amazing. Amazing! I’m seeing a multi camera sitcom in your future(no idea what that means).Hahahahahahahahahaha!
Ps my Ma had a blow-up half guy for the ‘carpool lane’, we gave her so much well-deserved flak for it. Him, I mean. His name was Gordon. At least, that’s what he told us
Are the tube men dancing on the roofs of car dealers meant to attract us like birds, they're SO friendly, wanting to tell us something but out of reach.
There are meteor showers on my very birthday EVERY year. And EVERY YEAR I lie outside somewhere and try to see them. And EVERY FUCKING GODDAM YEAR I DO NOT SEE THEM. This is my idea of a birthday celebration.
I love this! With the advent of AI, I have always thought that human beings have been trying to recreate themselves for all of time. So far, we have had human children who we pour every molecule of our being into (at least in the best cases) so that they turn into us, so when we die, a version of ourselves still live. It won't be long before AI relationships start having babies with you in order to alleviate the trouble of having your own. Then the AI people can raise them for you. And then you will die, leaving behind an AI who does not know what to do with your children. I hope the ethernet at least has trees and a crib. Lars and the Real Girl, now there's a relatable movie.
That's an great premise. I hope one of you Truscotts is writing it. It does seem like an A.I with an incubator would be a possibility. And a kid growing up with an A.I. parent would be really interesting.
Originally, I was thinking that it would all be virtual. AI could figure out a way to take a 3D scan of your body and know all one's attributes or maybe even take a DNA sample so they can have the baby virtually...all online. But now, I'm kinda liking the idea of an incubator, because that would truly mix up the human/AI thing. I can hear the human/AI kid going on his computer to ask his AI mother if he can have Cheetos.
Adding in the 3D thing would make it scarier, to me. Because it would seem more probable. And more frightening for a theoretical human to be caught in it. Altho the other way is scary and not completely improbable too. And a kid going on his computer to ask if he can have Cheetos...I think that happens every day but it is called texting.
There is an old episode of Futurama where the main character "Fry" ends up living his entire life with a sex doll that looked and acted exactly like Lucy Liu. I used to think that was just a funny story that some animator came up with for their t.v. show. Now it's starting to look like sex dolls are becoming more of a reality and now I am left thinking, "Did Futurama predict the future?!". Food for thought,lol.
Hahahah! Holy shit, lady, that was amazing. Amazing! I’m seeing a multi camera sitcom in your future(no idea what that means).Hahahahahahahahahaha!
Ps my Ma had a blow-up half guy for the ‘carpool lane’, we gave her so much well-deserved flak for it. Him, I mean. His name was Gordon. At least, that’s what he told us
Thank you so much. And also while we are at it, thank Gordon.
Oh, Gordon and I had a falling out, as you do. I wish him the best.
Half the best, anyway
If my mother were here she’d say, “See? Why can’t you at least try to be more ambitious like that Sophia?”
Merrill, whatever trouble you had to go through to put this together = worth it. Hilarious! Thanks!
Thank you!!!
This comment? Spit take with my coffee this morning.
"But on the plus side, these moldable latex replicants will never announce that they are feeling dead inside and force you to listen to Morrisey."
The videos? omg. This is brilliant, as usual.
Thank you so much. I am so glad you like it.
Too large, stiff hands! I had to clean my coffee from the counter.
Haa. I am glad you liked that!
Have you seen "Lars & the Real Girl" (starring Ryan Gosling)? One of my faves.
You have a way of capturing the absolutely kooky far out deranged bits of humanity with a humour I have not experienced in decades! More please!
Thank you Heather. You made my morning better!!
Are the tube men dancing on the roofs of car dealers meant to attract us like birds, they're SO friendly, wanting to tell us something but out of reach.
Theyre do friendly that you almost forget they have nothing to tell you except BUY.
these videos are so effing good
Thanks JT, I enjoyed your spewing of vitriol this morning as well.
Brilliant!!!
Thank you Joyce. That means a lot to me.
Always. ALWAYS.
Haa.
Heeee-larious!!!!!
SMITHBERG!! Thank you. Really really am hoping you are finally feeling gooder.
I am!! Listening to a story right now about the Persian Meteor Showers…😘
There are meteor showers on my very birthday EVERY year. And EVERY YEAR I lie outside somewhere and try to see them. And EVERY FUCKING GODDAM YEAR I DO NOT SEE THEM. This is my idea of a birthday celebration.
I love this! With the advent of AI, I have always thought that human beings have been trying to recreate themselves for all of time. So far, we have had human children who we pour every molecule of our being into (at least in the best cases) so that they turn into us, so when we die, a version of ourselves still live. It won't be long before AI relationships start having babies with you in order to alleviate the trouble of having your own. Then the AI people can raise them for you. And then you will die, leaving behind an AI who does not know what to do with your children. I hope the ethernet at least has trees and a crib. Lars and the Real Girl, now there's a relatable movie.
That's an great premise. I hope one of you Truscotts is writing it. It does seem like an A.I with an incubator would be a possibility. And a kid growing up with an A.I. parent would be really interesting.
Yeah well Lucian writes about politics and I write funny/scary stories. Oh wait...maybe that's the same thing.
Originally, I was thinking that it would all be virtual. AI could figure out a way to take a 3D scan of your body and know all one's attributes or maybe even take a DNA sample so they can have the baby virtually...all online. But now, I'm kinda liking the idea of an incubator, because that would truly mix up the human/AI thing. I can hear the human/AI kid going on his computer to ask his AI mother if he can have Cheetos.
Adding in the 3D thing would make it scarier, to me. Because it would seem more probable. And more frightening for a theoretical human to be caught in it. Altho the other way is scary and not completely improbable too. And a kid going on his computer to ask if he can have Cheetos...I think that happens every day but it is called texting.
As always, you make me cry( because I try to stop laughing out loud). Each newsletter is just brilliant. You are just brilliant - and funny!
Thank you Amy. And you are very kind!!
You’re hilarious in the best possible way.
Thank you so much. I appreciate it!
Didnt mean to read the whole thing but it was so funny and compelling I could not stop! Well done Merrill!!!
Thank you TripleD!
There is an old episode of Futurama where the main character "Fry" ends up living his entire life with a sex doll that looked and acted exactly like Lucy Liu. I used to think that was just a funny story that some animator came up with for their t.v. show. Now it's starting to look like sex dolls are becoming more of a reality and now I am left thinking, "Did Futurama predict the future?!". Food for thought,lol.
Or did they get a licensing agreement from Lucy Liu?
That's a good point too. Makes you wonder. :)