Using ChatGPT to re-write classic moments

John Smith 1882

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So, the website https://chat.openai.com/chat from Open AI has been mentioned already, but I thought it would be funny to use it to see how it would write a classic moment from The Simpsons, as opposed to asking it to write a new episode.

Here I asked it to write a scene about Homer saying it's okay to run red lights, because he's a teacher.

FADE IN:

EXT. SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - DAY

Homer Simpson is driving his car, a donut in one hand and a coffee cup in the other, as he pulls up to a red light in front of the school. He glances at the clock on the dashboard and realizes he's running late for class.

HOMER (to himself) Come on, come on, turn green!

The light stays red and Homer grows increasingly impatient.

HOMER (to himself, impatiently) Oh, for crying out loud! I'm a teacher, I shouldn't have to wait at red lights!

Without hesitation, Homer floors the gas pedal and zooms through the red light.

CUT TO:

INT. SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - DAY

Homer bursts into his classroom, out of breath.

HOMER (panting) Good morning, class!

The students are all looking at him with shock and surprise.

LISA (startled) Dad, you ran a red light!

HOMER (defensively) I'm a teacher, Lisa. I don't have time for red lights!

BART (sarcastically) Oh yeah, I'm sure the police will understand that one.

HOMER (dismissively) I'm not worried about the police. They're too busy chasing criminals to bother with a little thing like this.

The students exchange looks, clearly unsure about their teacher's logic.

CUT TO:

EXT. SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - DAY

As the school day comes to an end, Homer walks out to the parking lot to find a police officer waiting for him.

POLICE OFFICER (angrily) Sir, I'm going to have to write you a ticket for running that red light earlier today.

HOMER (defensively) But I'm a teacher, I don't have time for red lights!

The police officer is not amused.

POLICE OFFICER That's not how the law works, sir. Running a red light is a serious offense and can put people's lives in danger.

HOMER (dismissively) Relax, officer. I'm sure the kids were more at risk from my terrible teaching than from a little red light.

The police officer shakes his head and hands Homer the ticket before walking away.

CUT TO:

INT. SIMPSONS LIVING ROOM - DAY

Homer is sitting on the couch, grumbling as he looks at the ticket.

MARGE (sympathetically) Homer, you shouldn't have run that red light. It's dangerous and illegal.

HOMER (defensively) But I'm a teacher, Marge! I don't have time for red lights!

MARGE (skeptical) That's not a valid excuse, Homer.

HOMER (sighing) I guess you're right. I shouldn't have done it.

MARGE (supportively) It's okay, Homer. Just be more careful next time.

Homer nods, feeling guilty.

CUT TO:

EXT. SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - DAY

Homer pulls up to the same red light in front of the school. This time, he waits patiently for it to turn green, looking both ways before proceeding.

CUT TO:

INT. SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - DAY

Homer walks into the classroom, smiling proudly.

HOMER (to the students) Good morning, class! Today, we're going to learn about the dangers of running red lights.

The students roll their eyes, but Homer is happy to have learned his lesson.

FADE OUT.
 
And another one of my favorite scenes in the show if it were written by ChatGPT, about Marge telling Homer he ruined a perfectly good jacket, only for him to correct her and point out that he ruined two perfectly good jackets.

[The scene opens in the Simpson's living room. Homer is sitting on the couch, wearing a leather jacket with tweed patches on the elbows. Marge enters the room, carrying a basket of laundry.]

Marge: [noticing Homer's jacket] Homer, what's with the tweed patches on your jacket?

Homer: [proudly] I sewed them on myself! I'm a teacher now, Marge, and teachers wear tweed.

Marge: [unimpressed] That may be, but you ruined a perfectly good leather jacket.

Homer: [indignant] I didn't ruin it! I improved it! It's a fashion statement, Marge.

Marge: [shaking her head] You always find a way to ruin everything, Homer.

Homer: [defensive] Hey, I didn't ruin everything. And speaking of ruining jackets, you forgot about the tweed jacket!

Marge: [confused] What tweed jacket?

Homer: [smiling mischievously] The one I made by cutting holes in a perfectly good tweed jacket and gluing leather patches on it!

Marge: [aghast] You did what?!

Homer: [holding up the tweed jacket with holes and leather patches] Ta-da!

Marge: [shaking her head in disbelief] I can't believe you did that, Homer.

Homer: [proudly] I know, I'm a genius!

Marge: [exasperated] No, Homer, you're not a genius. You're just a man who can't leave well enough alone.

Homer: [sheepishly] Sorry, Marge. I just like to put my own spin on things.

Marge: [sighing]
 
"Relax, officer. I'm sure the kids were more at risk from my terrible teaching than from a little red light."

Good one! Would you make one about the scene in King size Homer, where Ralph talks about Homer going and eating everything in a restaurant?
 
@The Cosmic Fool ask and you shall receive!

Title: The Foodie Father

[The episode opens with Ralph and Lisa sitting next to each other on a school bus, on their way back from a field trip. Ralph is staring out of the window, while Lisa is reading a book.]

Ralph: [excitedly] Lisa, Lisa, I heard something interesting about your dad.

Lisa: [sighs] Oh no, Ralph. What is it this time?

Ralph: [whispers] I heard your dad went to a restaurant and ate all the food, and then the restaurant had to close down because he ate all their food.

Lisa: [defensive] That's not true, Ralph. My dad may have gained some weight, but he's not a food crazed maniac.

Ralph: [disappointed] Oh, okay.

[As the bus drives down the street, Homer drives past them in an ice cream truck, eating a cone.]

Ralph: [excitedly] Ice cream!

Lisa: [surprised] Dad, what are you doing?!

[Homer looks up and sees the school bus.]

Homer: [waves] Hi, kids!

[Ralph and Lisa wave back.]

Homer: [yells] You want some ice cream?

Ralph: [excitedly] Yes, please!

Lisa: [shocked] No, Ralph. We can't accept ice cream from my dad. He's supposed to be at work.

[Ralph looks disappointed, but Lisa is firm.]

Homer: [yells] Come on, kids. Don't be afraid to have a little fun!

[Lisa shakes her head and turns away from Homer. Ralph is still tempted, but decides to follow Lisa's lead.]

[Ralph and Lisa continue to discuss Homer's behavior, with Ralph insisting that Lisa's father must be a foodie, since he saw him eating ice cream in the middle of the day.]

Lisa: [exasperated] Ralph, just because my dad enjoys food doesn't mean he's a food crazed maniac. He has a balanced diet and he exercises regularly.

Ralph: [unsure] Oh, okay.

[Lisa and Ralph get off the bus at their stop. As they walk down the street, they see Homer again, this time eating a burger and fries from a street vendor.]

Ralph: [excitedly] Look, Lisa! Your dad's eating again!

Lisa: [sighs] Ralph, that doesn't mean he's a food crazed maniac.

[Ralph and Lisa continue to walk, and they see Homer again, this time eating a hot dog from another vendor.]

Ralph: [confused] But Lisa, look! He's eating everything in sight!

Lisa: [defensive] Ralph, my dad is just enjoying some local cuisine. There's nothing wrong with that.

[Ralph and Lisa continue walking, and they pass a restaurant with a "closed" sign in the window.]

Ralph: [surprised] Hey, that's the restaurant your dad supposedly ate all the food at!

Lisa: [confused] What are you talking about, Ralph?

Ralph: [points to the restaurant] That one. The one that closed down because your dad ate everything.

Lisa: [shocked] That's not true, Ralph. My dad would never do something like that.

[Ralph looks guilty, realizing he may have been spreading a rumor.]

Lisa: [upset] This is just a silly rumor, Ralph. My dad loves food, but he would never do something so disrespectful.

[Ralph apologizes and the two continue on their way, while Homer is seen in the background, finishing up his street food tour.]

Homer: [belching] Mmm, that was delicious!
 
Here's another variation of that moment, this time I specified that Homer drives off past the school bus before Ralph or Lisa can say anything to him.

The school bus continues on its route as Ralph and Lisa discuss the rumor Ralph heard about Homer. Lisa is adamant that her father couldn't have possibly eaten all the food at a restaurant, causing it to close down. But as they continue their conversation, they suddenly see Homer driving an ice cream truck, with a cone of raspberry ice cream in his hand.

Ralph excitedly points him out to Lisa, "There he is, Lisa! Your dad, the food monster!"

Lisa is shocked to see Homer in such a state, but she still defends him. "It's just one cone of ice cream, Ralph. He's allowed to treat himself every once in a while."

But as Homer drives past the bus, he takes another bite of the ice cream and mutters to himself, "Mmm, raspberry. My favorite."

Ralph and Lisa exchange a look of disbelief, and Lisa begins to worry that her father's eating habits may be getting out of control. When they arrive at school, Lisa decides to talk to her father about it.

At lunchtime, Lisa brings up the topic to Homer. "Dad, have you been eating a lot lately? Ralph said he heard you ate all the food at a restaurant and caused it to close down."

Homer looks sheepish, but tries to brush it off. "It was just one bad day, Lisa. I didn't mean to cause any trouble."

Lisa is unconvinced and decides to take action. She enlists the help of her mother, Marge, to cook healthier meals for the family and encourages Homer to exercise with her.

Although Homer is resistant at first, he eventually sees the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle and starts to make positive changes in his diet and exercise routine. And with Lisa's support and encouragement, he starts to shed some of the excess weight he's gained.

In the end, the family is happier and healthier, and Lisa is relieved that her father's eating habits no longer pose a threat to local restaurants.
 
Thanks for reply John Smith 1882! That was the first scene that came to my mind after reading your other posts. The first one has some comedic valye to it atleast. The AI seems to repeat lines.
If you don't mind, make it write about Stan Lee refusing to leave the comic book store.
 
@The Cosmic Fool you got it!

Title: Excelsior in the Store

The scene opens with Comic Book Guy (CBG) standing at the entrance of his store, with his arms crossed and a disgruntled expression on his face. The reason for his discomfort is none other than the legendary Stan Lee, who has been in the store for hours, signing autographs and chatting with fans.

CBG: "Mr. Lee, I appreciate your presence here, but you really must be going. We have to close the store in 10 minutes."

Stan Lee: "Excelsior, my friend! I'm having too much fun here. The fans are so enthusiastic, and the stories they're telling me are pure gold."

CBG: "I know you're enjoying yourself, but I have a life too. I have to go home and feed my cats."

Stan Lee: "Don't worry, my friend. I'm sure your feline companions won't mind waiting a little longer for their dinner."

Just then, Homer Simpson bursts into the store, wearing a Spider-Man costume and waving a plastic lightsaber.

Homer: "Excelsior! Hey, Stan Lee, can you sign my lightsaber?"

Stan Lee: "Of course, my boy! It's always a pleasure to meet a fellow superhero."

CBG rolls his eyes as Stan Lee signs Homer's lightsaber, and a growing crowd of fans gathers around them.

CBG: "This is madness. I'm never going to get him out of here."

Marge Simpson enters the store, looking concerned.

Marge: "Homer, what are you doing? You're supposed to be at work."

Homer: "But Marge, Stan Lee is here! It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Marge: "I know you're a fan, but you have responsibilities. And Comic Book Guy, you should have kicked him out hours ago."

CBG: "Believe me, I've tried. But he's too charming for his own good."

Marge takes matters into her own hands and approaches Stan Lee.

Marge: "Mr. Lee, I'm sorry to interrupt, but we really have to go. My husband has work, and Comic Book Guy needs to close the store."

Stan Lee: "Ah, Marge! It's always a pleasure to meet the wife of one of my biggest fans. I'll be going in just a moment, I promise."
 
It's funny how all of this AI's attempts to write classic episodes are so bad that they 100% feel like actual modern episodes.
 
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