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Christmas This or That Challenge

In which I cheat and use an AI bot

Seriously, would you trust this person to give you the correct answers? She couldn’t even be bothered to remove the price tag from that monstrosity on her head — a selfie by the author.

I am not a fan of challenges. The problem stems from childhood when my siblings challenged me to put a plastic bag over my head. Alas, I have been tagged twice to participate in this Christmas one, so it feels rude not to. You can all blame Denise Kendig and Toni Greathouse for the following mess.

I have decided to add an extra element.

You see, I have become a bit obsessed with the new AI writing bot: ChatGPT. (Shameless link warning) I wrote about it here:

Can I Write Better Than A Robot?

See if you can spot which response has been written by the AI bot. If you fail, I may have to shoot myself, so choose carefully.

1. Christmas Eve or 🎄Christmas Day?

Well honestly. What a ridiculous question. We all know we should be living in the present moment. Both.

2. Santa or No Santa?

I need more info. Are you asking me if Santa exists or not? Or whether I own a stuffed one or not? Or something else entirely? This question confuses me.

3. Naughty or Nice?

YinYang — you can’t have one without the other. Next?

4. Egg Nog or ☕Hot Chocolate?

I had to G👀gle egg nog. You’ve got to be kidding me.

5. Velvet or Fur?

A picture response. I’m going with both. Furry Shen with five velvety pups. Photo by Author

6. Red or White?

??? I don’t understand the question.

7. Peppermint or Cinnamon?

It depends on the circumstances. Peppermint works well for haemorrhoids. Cinnamon can be used as an insect repellent.

8. Frosty ⛄️or Rudolph?

Who set these questions? They make no sense to me. Frosty is a weather-related phenomenon, and Rudolph is a name.

9. Mistletoe or Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?

What is a Mommy?

10. Real 🎄or Fake?

It’s difficult to say whether one thing is inherently “better” than another without more context. It’s possible that there are benefits and drawbacks to both real and fake things, and which one is better depends on the specific situation and the individual’s priorities and preferences.

For example, real flowers may be more natural and beautiful, but they also require more maintenance and will eventually wilt and die. On the other hand, fake flowers are more low-maintenance and can last longer, but they may not look as authentic or natural.

Similarly, real wood furniture may be more durable and have a more authentic look and feel, but it can also be more expensive and require more maintenance. Fake wood furniture may be less expensive and easier to care for, but it may not be as durable or look as high-quality.

Without more context, it’s impossible to accurately determine which is better — real or fake. It’s important to consider the specific benefits and drawbacks of each option and make a decision based on what works best for your needs and preferences.

Everyone knows no listicle should ever be more than 10, so I have deleted the other questions. Do I hear you cheering?