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Friday Fun Thread for October 11, 2024

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Was playing around with chatgpt. Got it to write an article about "Say goodbye to Say goodbye to [thing]"

I was crunching it into smaller sizes, and then getting it to be more insulting. It started adding ads between sections at one point. The ads were funny, I asked for more ads. It delivered:

“Tired of being tired? Try UltraSleep Pills – because apparently, eight hours just isn’t enough anymore.”

“Want to lose weight without trying? MiracleShred—because working out is hard, and this bottle promises to do it for you.”

“BrainBoost+ – Turn those foggy thoughts into slightly less foggy ones. Results may vary, but hey, you clicked, didn’t you?”

“Improve focus instantly with ConcentrationMax—for when reading past the first paragraph feels like climbing a mountain.”

“Feeling sluggish? InstantEnergy Gummies—because chugging coffee is so last year.”

“Procrastinator’s Fixer – A pill that probably won’t make you more productive, but it’s worth a shot, right?”

“No time for the gym? AbFlex 5000 – Get ripped while binge-watching Netflix. Science says it’s impossible, but the ad says otherwise!”

“Want to skip the effort and just look smart? Try InstantIQ Glasses—because it’s all about appearances anyway.”

“MiracleFocus Supplements – Stop forgetting why you walked into the room... most of the time.”

“PenultimatePenisPills – Say goodbye to disappointment with this one easy trick.”

Wait. Which penis pills do I have to take after the penultimate ones? Is the product name supposed to be a cliffhanger? Is it just preparation for the ultimate penis pills? Should I be looking for antepenultimate penis pills before using those? I have so many questions about a product that doesn't exist.

I'm afraid they just did it for the alliteration. There's nothing beyond. You have reached the apex of penis enlargement.

I assumed the "pen" was short for "penis."

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