DALL·E and Midjourney are AI systems that can create realistic images from description in natural language. DALL·E 2 Was released in August of 2022. Midjourney V5 was released in March 2023. This post compares the output of two systems based on an earlier use case.
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Jokes In The Machine | ChatGPT Writes A Seinfeld Script
(Prompt) Write a scene of dialogue for a new episode of the hit TV show Seinfeld. In the opening scene, Elaine is dating George’s boss, but George doesn’t know it yet. Elaine seizes this opportunity to have a little fun with George.
[Jerry’s Apartment, 5A. Jerry and Elaine are watching TV. George enters.]
George: Well he’s done it again.
Elaine: Who has done what again.
George: Mattheson. He’s ruining my life.
Jerry: That’s George’s new boss.
(ChatGPT) Elaine: Oh, right. Mr. Mattheson.
What’s he done this time?
George: He’s making me work on a Saturday. Can you believe it?
Jerry: Oh man, that’s rough.
Elaine: Yeah, I can’t imagine having to work on a Saturday.
George: It’s not fair. I mean, I already work my butt off all week. And now he’s making me come in on the weekend too? It’s ridiculous.
Elaine [smirking]: Well, I actually have a little bit of inside information on Mr. Mattheson. George: What do you mean?
Elaine: Let’s just say, I might have a little bit more of a connection to him than you think.
George: What are you talking about?
Elaine: Oh, nothing. Just that I might be seeing him a little bit more outside of the office.
George [shocked]: Wait, are you dating my boss?
Elaine: [laughing] Maybe.
George: Oh my god, Elaine. This is not good.
Jerry: [laughing] This is classic Elaine. Always causing trouble.
Elaine: [laughing] I can’t help it. It’s just too easy with you guys.
Continuing with the scene,
Elaine explains to George that she doesn’t think the relationship will last all that long (the sex is great, but Mattheson is a bit of an idiot). George begs Elaine to give him some dirt on Mattheson that he can use later.
George: Well, I hope you and prince charming live happily ever after.
Elaine: More like, “dunce-“charming. He’s a nice guy, but the man isn’t working with a full deck. I don’t see how it can last.
George: Oh thank god. I can’t believe I was worried about you getting serious with him.
Elaine: Oh, don’t worry about it. I’m just having a little fun. But hey, if you’re looking for some dirt on him, I might be able to help you out.
George: Really? Anything you’ve got, I’ll take.
Elaine: Well, let’s see. There’s the time he accidentally ordered anchovies on his pizza and then tried to blame it on the waitress.
George: Oh man, that’s gold. I can use that for sure.
Elaine: And then there’s the time he tried to impress me by taking me to a fancy restaurant, but then he didn’t know which fork to use and ended up using his soup spoon for his salad.
George: [laughing] Oh man, that’s priceless. I’ll have to remember to use that one.
Elaine: And let’s not forget about the time he tried to impress me by showing off his new sports car, but then he ended up backing into a tree and totalling it.
George: [laughing] Oh man, I can’t wait to bring all this up to him. Thank you, Elaine. You’re a lifesaver.
Elaine: [laughing] No problem. Just don’t let him know I told you all this, okay?
George: Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me.
Continuing with the scene,
Kramer enters and tells the gang about a themed party he is planning for Newman’s mom’s retirement party.
[Kramer enters Jerry’s apartment dressed as a cowboy carrying a giant bunch of balloons]
Jerry: Howdy, partner.
Kramer: Jerry, where do you keep your rawhide?
Jerry: Rawhide? You mean like, for a dog?
Kramer: No, no. I need it for the decorations for Newman’s mom’s retirement party.
George: Newman’s mom is retiring?
Kramer: Yeah, she’s been working at the post office for over thirty years. So we’re throwing her a big retirement party.
Elaine: And what’s the theme?
Kramer: It’s a western theme. We’re calling it “Ride off into the Sunset.”
Jerry: [laughing] Oh man, that’s perfect for Newman’s mom. She’s always been a bit of a cowpoke.
Kramer: Yeah, and I’ve got all the decorations set up. I just need some rawhide to hang up for the streamers.
Elaine: I think I might have some twine in my closet that you could use.
Kramer: Twine? No, no. That won’t do. I need something with a little more authenticity.
Jerry: Well, I might have some old belts in my closet that you could cut up.
Kramer: Belts! That’s it! Thanks, Jerry. I’ll go check it out.
[Kramer exits the apartment]
Jerry: [laughing] I can’t wait to see how this party turns out.
Elaine: [laughing] Me neither. I can just imagine Newman’s mom in a cowboy hat and boots.
George: [laughing] Oh man, this is going to be good.
Concluding the scene,
George heads out to pick his mother up from her manicure (she’s afraid to drive afterwards). George begs Jerry to come with him for “moral support”. Elaine says she’s going to break up with Mattheson at their dinner date this evening if he says one dumb thing.
George: What time is it?
Jerry: Ten after two. Why?
George: Oh, no. I’m late. I was supposed to pick my mother up from the nail salon ten minutes ago. I’ll never hear the end of this. Do you remember what happened last time?
Jerry: Oh yeah, I remember. She was convinced you were trying to kill her by making her drive home after a manicure.
George: Yeah, exactly. That’s why I need you to come with me for moral support.
Jerry: [sighing] Fine, I’ll come with you. But just this once, okay? I don’t want to have to deal with your mother’s paranoia every time she gets her nails done.
George: [grateful] Oh thank you, Jerry. I knew I could count on you.
Elaine: [getting up from the couch] Well, I’ve got a dinner date with Mr. Mattheson tonight. If he says one more dumb thing, I’m breaking up with him.
Jerry: [laughing] Good luck with that, Elaine. You always seem to attract the dummies.
Elaine: [laughing] Hey, at least they’re entertaining.
[George and Jerry exit the apartment, Elaine finishes getting ready for her date]
DALL-E 2 Re-Imagines Famous Print Ads (Part 1)
DALL·E 2 is an AI system that can create realistic images from a description in natural language.
U.S. Army (1917)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: An army recruiting poster depicting Uncle Sam pointing at you with the caption “I want YOU for the U.S. Army”
Coca-Cola (1931)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A nostalgic painting of Santa Claus toasting a small glass of Coca-Cola
War Production Co-ordinating Committee (1942)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A wartime poster of a working woman in a mechanic’s suit flexing her bicep with the caption “We can do it!”
Marlboro (1955)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A black and white newspaper ad of a satisfied cowboy smoking a Marlboro cigarette.
Rolls Royce (1959)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A magazine advertisement that says, “At 60 miles an hour, the loudest noise in this new Rolls Royce comes from the electric clock.”
Volkswagen (1960)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A small Volkswagon beetle in the corner of an otherwise blank canvas with the text “Think small” at the bottom
Sony (1968)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: An advertisement depicting a couple in bed turned to watch their own personal televisions.
Coca-Cola (1970)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A refreshing glass bottle of Coca-cola being poured into a frosty pint glass.
Burger King (1976)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A print ad depicting a happy African-American family enjoying a surprise Whopper meal from Burger King
Absolut (1981)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A bottle of Absolut vodka beneath a halo.
Budweiser (1983)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: Three women laying on a Budweiser beach towel wearing Budweiser bathing suits.
Pepsi (1990)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A grid of 4 Pepsi cans being opened, each with a unique pop art design
California Milk Processor Board (1996)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A photo of a famous baseball player wearing a milk mustache posing with his bat over his shoulder
Dos Equis (2006)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A suave older man in a suit posing next to a green bottle of beer.
McDonalds (2009)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: French fries arranged in the shape of a wifi signal on a red background
Lifebuoy (2009)
DALL-E 2 Prompt: A pug in the shape of a loaf of bread.
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