I Told Bard A.I. a Dad Joke.
It told me one, too.
I heard the perfect dad joke this weekend. It was extremely silly, yet clever.
I thought, “I bet Bard A.I. doesn’t even know what a dad joke is.”
So, I asked it.
Me: What’s a dad joke?
Bard: A dad joke is a type of joke that is typically corny, predictable, and punny. They are often told by fathers to their children, but anyone can tell them.
Then Bard gave me an example:
What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato!
Not bad for a computer program.
Since Bard knew what a dad joke was, I decided to tell it the joke I heard.
Me: What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
Bard forgot we were talking about jokes. It gave me a serious answer about snout shapes and habitats.
I reworded the question.
Me: Do you know the answer to this dad joke: What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
After chugging some strong coffee, Bard was instantly alert.
Bard: Yes, I do. You will see one later and one in a while.
Smugly it threw in a detailed explanation.
Bard: This is a pun on the phrase “See you later alligator” and the reply “After a while crocodile.” The joke is that the alligator will see you later, while the crocodile will see you in a while.
Then the caffeine really kicked in.
Bard continued: This is because the alligator’s snout is wider than the crocodile’s, so it has more teeth that stick out when its mouth is closed. The extra teeth make it look like the alligator is saying “later,” while the crocodile’s narrower snout makes it look like it is saying “while.”
Nooooo. I’m pretty sure it’s because the words rhyme, not because of the reptiles’ snouts.
But good try, Bard. And you get extra points for telling your own dad joke.
Have you had any strange A.I. adventures lately?
I appreciate your claps, highlights, and comments.
