Charlotte gets roasted by ChatGPT
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We asked ChatGPT to roast Charlotte. I'm afraid it read us like a book.
Why it matters: These takes are more brutal than taking exit 3A during rush hour.
Driving the news: A social media trend prompts AI robots, like ChatGPT, to act like a comedian and roast cities, like Richmond, Phoenix, Twin Cities, Philadelphia, Seattle and San Antonio, to name a few.
- We used the same prompt and got hit with truth bomb after truth bomb.
First, it came for our finance bros, nightlife and breweries in one fell swoop.
- "Y'all are so proud of your banking industry, but let's face it, Charlotte, your idea of nightlife is debating mortgage rates over a lukewarm craft beer at a bank-sponsored happy hour."
- Our take: Missed opportunity to roast our weird and outdated liquor laws — including happy hour and bottomless mimosas still being illegal.
It seems to know our drivers aren't ... the best.
- "I'm not saying Charlotte drivers are bad, but your GPS doesn't even give directions. It just says, "Good luck. Try not to hit anything."
- Our take: Okay, valid.
And of course, it wouldn't be a roast without a Panthers jab — just after an incredibly humbling start to the season.
- "You love your Panthers, but let's face it — your team can't decide if it's rebuilding or just remodeling the dumpster fire."
- Our take: We have no choice but to agree. And apparently, so does Luke Combs.
The bottom line: "Charlotte is like the friend who brags about being a 'city' but still gets excited when they open a new Applebee's," ended the roast.
- This just made me sad. ChatGPT will never experience the joy of a Dollarita or the magic of Charlotte, especially in the fall.