ChatGPT the Our Gang Writer

[RJH]

Trying to come up with a new idea, I thought of asking ChatGPT to write an "Our Gang" short. I chose the early silent stars, and it came up with this:

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Title: The Big Catch

Fade in:

We see the seven Our Gang members, Allen "Farina" Hoskins, Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Jack Davis, and Ernie "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison, gathered at the local fishing hole. They are all trying to catch fish using a variety of homemade fishing rods and bait.

Farina: "Hey, I got one!" (reels in a small fish)

Mickey: "That's nothing, watch this!" (casts his line, but it gets tangled in a nearby tree)

Mary: "I think I have something!" (starts reeling in her line)

Joe: "Don't get too excited, it's probably just a boot or something."

But to everyone's surprise, Mary actually does catch a fish, and it's a big one!

Jackie: "Wow, that's the biggest fish I've ever seen!"

Ernie: "We should take it to the fair and enter it in the fishing contest."

The gang agrees and sets off to the fairgrounds with their prize catch. But on the way, they run into a rival group of kids who want to steal the fish and claim it as their own.

Rival Kid 1: "Hey, nice fish! Mind if we take a closer look?"

Rival Kid 2: "Yeah, we might even help you carry it to the fair."

The Our Gang members aren't fooled and refuse to let the other kids take their fish. A wild chase ensues, with the two groups running through the fairgrounds and causing all sorts of chaos.

Finally, the Our Gang members manage to outsmart the other kids and make it to the fishing contest. Their fish is the biggest and they win first prize! They celebrate with a big picnic and a fishing trip, vowing to always stick together and outsmart anyone who tries to mess with them.

Fade out.

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Well, it could do with a lot more detail, but it's better than many of the late MGM films. Is this worth trying with more prompts and different eras?

[RJH]

I tried setting up alternate dream sequence for "Seein' Things." Interesting how the AI generates an underwater scene.

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As Farina consumes the meat, he suddenly finds himself transported to a surreal and wild world. The gang members—Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Ernie Morrison, and Andy Samuel—also appear in the dream, taking on different roles and personas.

Jungle Adventure: Farina finds himself in a dense and treacherous jungle. The gang members, now transformed into various exotic animals, chase him through the tangled foliage. Farina must navigate swinging vines, evade snapping crocodiles, and outsmart mischievous monkeys.

Haunted Mansion: Farina enters a dilapidated and eerie mansion where ghostly figures and spooky sounds surround him. The gang members morph into ghostly apparitions, jumping out from unexpected corners and sending Farina on a wild chase through secret passageways and creaky staircases.

High-Flying Antics: Farina suddenly grows wings and takes flight, soaring high above the clouds. The gang members become mischievous birds, playfully dive-bombing Farina and engaging in a whimsical aerial pursuit. They perform acrobatic stunts and engage in friendly mid-air races.

Wild West Showdown: Farina finds himself in the midst of a classic Wild West town. The gang members transform into bandits and lawmen, engaging in a comical shootout. Farina, caught in the crossfire, must dodge flying bullets and navigate through a chaotic scene filled with exploding barrels and zany antics.

Underwater Odyssey: Farina plunges into the depths of the ocean, where the gang members transform into colorful sea creatures. Farina encounters a lively underwater world, swimming with dolphins, evading curious sharks, and embarking on a humorous underwater treasure hunt.

Throughout the dream sequence, Farina faces moments of genuine fear, but there are also instances of slapstick humor and unexpected twists. The gang members alternate between menacing and mischievous, keeping Farina on his toes as he navigates the ever-changing dream landscape.

As the dream sequence comes to an end, Farina finally wakes up, realizing it was all just an imaginative and exaggerated experience. He reflects on the adventure and the lessons learned, leading to a newfound appreciation for his friends and a resolution to make amends for ruining the picnic.

[tboneator64]

May 4, 2023 21:23:42 GMT -5 RJH said:

Trying to come up with a new idea, I thought of asking ChatGPT to write an "Our Gang" short. I chose the early silent stars, and it came up with this:

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Title: The Big Catch

Fade in:

We see the seven Our Gang members, Allen "Farina" Hoskins, Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Jack Davis, and Ernie "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison, gathered at the local fishing hole. They are all trying to catch fish using a variety of homemade fishing rods and bait.

Farina: "Hey, I got one!" (reels in a small fish)

Mickey: "That's nothing, watch this!" (casts his line, but it gets tangled in a nearby tree)

Mary: "I think I have something!" (starts reeling in her line)

Joe: "Don't get too excited, it's probably just a boot or something."

But to everyone's surprise, Mary actually does catch a fish, and it's a big one!

Jackie: "Wow, that's the biggest fish I've ever seen!"

Ernie: "We should take it to the fair and enter it in the fishing contest."

The gang agrees and sets off to the fairgrounds with their prize catch. But on the way, they run into a rival group of kids who want to steal the fish and claim it as their own.

Rival Kid 1: "Hey, nice fish! Mind if we take a closer look?"

Rival Kid 2: "Yeah, we might even help you carry it to the fair."

The Our Gang members aren't fooled and refuse to let the other kids take their fish. A wild chase ensues, with the two groups running through the fairgrounds and causing all sorts of chaos.

Finally, the Our Gang members manage to outsmart the other kids and make it to the fishing contest. Their fish is the biggest and they win first prize! They celebrate with a big picnic and a fishing trip, vowing to always stick together and outsmart anyone who tries to mess with them.

Fade out.

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Well, it could do with a lot more detail, but it's better than many of the late MGM films. Is this worth trying with more prompts and different eras?


This is really good! A twist that just came to my mind is as the 1st Prize is about to be awarded to the Gang, the fish suddenly disappears. The gang looks with astonished gazes as the camera pans over to Pete the Pup, who can be seen devouring their prize fish!Of course, one flaw is Pete the Pup didn't join the gang until after Mickey and Mary, Jack Davis and Sunshine Sammy had already left! He could be worked into one of the other eras, though! CHEERS!