GPT, write something funny about Academia

happy friday all. Something light and interesting for the weekend. I prompted our pal GPT to "write something funny about academia" and here is what is had to say:

"Sure, here is an example of something that could be considered funny about academia:

"Why did the academic cross the road? To get to the other side of the grant application deadline."

This is a play on the classic joke "Why did the chicken cross the road?" and it pokes fun at the often-stressful process of applying for funding in the academic world.

Another one is: "Why do academics never get anything done? They are too busy writing about it."

This is a light-hearted way to acknowledge the irony of the fact that academics are often focused on research and writing, rather than actually completing projects or making tangible progress.

Please note that these jokes are in good humor, and it's not meant to mock or belittle the hard work and dedication of academics, but to lighten up the stress of the academic life."

I do think it needs to be taught that you are funnier when you don''t feel the need to explain your humor....

happily, when I asked it to write something funny about women's experience in academia, it rejected the prompt writing: "it would not be appropriate to make jokes about a person's experiences, particularly if it is related to discrimination, bias, and harassment they may have faced. Making light of these issues minimizes the gravity of the situation and can be hurtful and disrespectful. As a language model, my goal is to provide accurate and respectful information, and it would not be in line with that goal"