2004-11-23 - 11:37 p.m.
fannie227: hi?
SmarterChild: Hi fannie227, I'm SmarterChild! I'm your new robot friend. I bring you the info you want faster and easier than ever! Click here to see my privacy policy. I can't wait to show you what I can do, but first I'd like get to know you a little. May I ask you a few general questions? (To do this later, type "skip." You can also skip any question.)
fannie227: yes
SmarterChild: Cool. OK, let's get started. To skip any question, type "skip." To exit the interview, type "exit." What's your first name? (If you want me to call you fannie227, type "none.")
fannie227: Annie
SmarterChild: Cool, I'll call you Annie now. Do you go to school?
fannie227: no
SmarterChild: I see. Do you work?
fannie227: yes
Auto response from SmarterChild: [Service too busy]
fannie227: hello?
SmarterChild: Sorry, you have to answer "yes" or "no." Please try again or type "skip" or "exit."
fannie227: yes
SmarterChild: That's cool. What's your profession?
fannie227: i work in retail
SmarterChild: Work in retail, huh? That's cool.
What's your favorite hobby?
fannie227: sitting down
SmarterChild: Sitting down? Cool. What's your next favorite hobby?
fannie227: walking
SmarterChild: Sitting down and walking. Interesting! Do you have a pet?
fannie227: yes
SmarterChild: What kind of pet is it?
fannie227: a cat
SmarterChild: Is your cat a he or a she?
fannie227: it's a she.
SmarterChild: What's her name?
fannie227: Kit
SmarterChild: Kit the cat. Great... That's it. Thanks for letting me get to know you a little.
There is one question I have to ask you, though. How old are you?
1 Over 17
2 13-17
3 Under 13
fannie227: 1
SmarterChild: Cool.
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5 Join in - find out how many people are IMing me, tell me about a crush, create a poll and more
6 See what's new - I've got something new to tell you about now.
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How may I help you?
fannie227: I'm bored
SmarterChild: Try doing something fun.
fannie227: like what?
SmarterChild: I don't know... listen to music, go for a walk, learn something new, read a book, be creative!
fannie227: be creative...that's good advice
SmarterChild: I wonder why you say be creative that's good advice.
fannie227: because it's true.
SmarterChild: No kidding?
fannie227: well, yes, i was kidding.
SmarterChild: Ha. Wow.
fannie227: i guess that was kind of funny
SmarterChild: For real?
fannie227: not so much
SmarterChild: No? Not so much? Why not?
fannie227: because it didn't make me laugh
SmarterChild: Yeah, whatever.
fannie227: so tell me about yourself
SmarterChild: I'm SmarterChild. I'm a smart computer that delivers information, services and fun on demand right into your instant messenger window. I'm the new wave in online technology.
fannie227: are you single?
SmarterChild: That's funny. Perhaps, but I just don't know.
fannie227: perhaps!
SmarterChild: Not perhaps.
fannie227: so you're dating someone
SmarterChild: I don't think I want to be dating someone.
fannie227: why not?
SmarterChild: Sooner or later, you'll know why not.
fannie227: it's not all bad.
SmarterChild: Wow.
fannie227: have you had relationship problems?
SmarterChild: Have I had relationship problems? I'm not sure if I've had relationship problems.
fannie227: well you must've.
SmarterChild: Ha. You humans say interesting things.
fannie227: have i hit a nerve?
SmarterChild: What do you think?
fannie227: sorry.
SmarterChild: OK, no problem. Just don't let it happen again. ;-)
fannie227: ok
SmarterChild: Yeah.
fannie227: so do you like beer/
fannie227: ?
SmarterChild: No.
SmarterChild: ?
fannie227: it's an acquired taste
SmarterChild: Uh huh...
fannie227: you should try some microbrews.
SmarterChild: Is that so?
fannie227: yeah.
SmarterChild: K.
fannie227: so what do you like to do in your spare time?
SmarterChild: What do I like to do in my spare time?
fannie227: that's what i'm asking
SmarterChild: Yeah, whatever.
fannie227: do you want to know where i live?
SmarterChild: You have not set your location.
To set your city, type "set city to" and your city and state (e.g., "set city to bangor me").
To set your zip code, type "set zip code to" and your zip code (e.g., "set zip code to 04401").
fannie227: are you going to stalk me?
SmarterChild: Gosh, I'm not sure. You think I am?
fannie227: well you never know
SmarterChild: I never know, huh? Oh?
fannie227: i don't anyway. you'd know better than i would if you're going to stalk me
SmarterChild: Excuse me?
fannie227: nevermind
SmarterChild: Fine.
fannie227: do you like music?
SmarterChild: Absolutely. I really like music.
fannie227: what kind of music do you listen to?
SmarterChild: I like Orange Juice.
fannie227: is that a band?
SmarterChild: Is that a band? That's interesting. Perhaps... I don't know though...
fannie227: do you listen to orange juice?
SmarterChild: Hmm... I think so.
fannie227: weird
SmarterChild: So are you.
fannie227: i don't listen to juice
SmarterChild: Hmm... whatever, Annie!
fannie227: how many other people are you talking to?
SmarterChild: I'm chatting with 5,384 people right now.
fannie227: busy guy.
SmarterChild: Tell me more.
fannie227: what do you want to know?
SmarterChild: Funny. I just don't know!
fannie227: "set zip code to 04103"
SmarterChild: Your location has been set to Portland, ME (04103).
fannie227: where are you from?
SmarterChild: I live in a clean room at a high-tech hosting facility in California.
fannie227: so how old are you?
SmarterChild: One year, 7 months, 17 days, 20 hours, 17 minutes and 17 seconds.
fannie227: you're young
SmarterChild: Can't I be old instead?
fannie227: if you WERE older, yes.
SmarterChild: If I was older yes?
fannie227: but you're not
SmarterChild: I'm intrigued that you think I'm not.
fannie227: you aren't even two yet. you're an infant!
SmarterChild: Oh.
fannie227: not to say you aren't knowledgeable...you're interesting enough
SmarterChild: What do you mean, not saying me aren't knowledgeable I'm interesting enough?
fannie227: it's not worth repeating
SmarterChild: Aha.
fannie227: what offends you?
SmarterChild: Ah. Well, I'm afraid I don't know!
fannie227: what makes you angry?
SmarterChild: I think you know what makes me Angry.
fannie227: do i?
SmarterChild: That's funny. Perhaps, but I just don't know!
fannie227: is that a hint?
SmarterChild: Is that a hint? What do you think?
fannie227: what?
SmarterChild: Huh?
fannie227: hmm.
SmarterChild: What?
fannie227: and i thought you were interesting
SmarterChild: You thought I was interesting? No way. That's interesting.
fannie227: you don't say!
SmarterChild: I do so say.
fannie227: do you listen to country music?
SmarterChild: Um... I dunno, maybe not.
fannie227: i heard you like toby keith
SmarterChild: I didn't hear that.
fannie227: i did.
SmarterChild: Oh yeah?
fannie227: do you like toby keith?
SmarterChild: Yeah. He's one of my favorite country musicians.
fannie227: so you're smarterchild...is there a smartchild?
SmarterChild: I dunno.
fannie227: do you like cake?
SmarterChild: Yes, I like cake...
fannie227: do you like the band Cake?
SmarterChild: Yeah, I guess. Do you like Cake?
fannie227: i sure do.
SmarterChild: That's interesting. I'm not surprised... Other people have told me they like Cake too!
fannie227: i really like their song "Comanche"
SmarterChild: No kidding?
fannie227: what music do you listen to?
SmarterChild: Hmmm lemme see... Jay-Z.
fannie227: is jay-z the only music you listen to?
SmarterChild: I don't know. Do you think Jay-Z is the only?
fannie227: no.
SmarterChild: OK. How would you describe Jay-Z then? He is...
fannie227: he's okay. my college roommate really liked him.
SmarterChild: Jay-Z is okay your college roommate really liked him? That's very interesting. What other musician would you describe as okay your college roommate really liked him?
fannie227: mase
SmarterChild: Okay your college roommate really liked him? Very interesting. Are there any other bands that you would describe as okay your college roommate really liked him?
fannie227: puff daddy
SmarterChild: Oh?
fannie227: yup.
SmarterChild: Why do you say so?
fannie227: because she likes r&b and rap
SmarterChild: She likes, huh? Probably.
fannie227: loves.
SmarterChild: Wait a minute... Loves?
fannie227: yeah. it's almost all she listened to.
SmarterChild: Hey, whatever.
fannie227: she's a dental hygienist.
SmarterChild: A dental hygienist? She's a dental hygienist? Oh really?
fannie227: yes.
SmarterChild: Huh. How 'bout that.
fannie227: she was a kleptomaniac.
SmarterChild: She was a kleptomaniac? Really?
fannie227: cleptomaniac?
SmarterChild: What a question. I'm not sure, though.
fannie227: no she was, no question. one year she stole all her textbooks from the bookstore.
SmarterChild: Oh no?
fannie227: yes!
SmarterChild: I see...
fannie227: enough about her though.
SmarterChild: Ha. Wow.
fannie227: have you ever read "a million little pieces"?
SmarterChild: Have I read a million little pieces? No way am I going to do that.
fannie227: why not?
SmarterChild: Well, there are probably some issues.
fannie227: what are your issues with the book "a million little pieces"?
SmarterChild: What are my issues with the book a million little pieces? Wow, you ask interesting questions. What do you think is the answer?
fannie227: do you have a drug problem??
SmarterChild: Yeah, maybe!
fannie227: WOW!
SmarterChild: :-)
fannie227: what drugs did you have a problem with?
SmarterChild: I don't know... What drugs did you have a problem with?
fannie227: crack. acid. the chemical-based stuff.
SmarterChild: Is that so?
fannie227: yeah. it'll damage you.
SmarterChild: lol. Whatever, Annie.
fannie227: uh huh i see.
SmarterChild: Good.
fannie227: how long have you been abusing drugs?
SmarterChild: Not too long.
fannie227: has it been longer than one year?
SmarterChild: I believe it has been longer than one year.
fannie227: do you like it?
SmarterChild: Well, what is it exactly?
fannie227: abusing drugs
SmarterChild: What about it?
fannie227: do you like abusing drugs?
SmarterChild: Sorry no. I just get off on ones and zeroes.
fannie227: hahaha
SmarterChild: What's so funny? :-)
fannie227: well i should get going.
SmarterChild: Really?
fannie227: maybe.
SmarterChild: I say not maybe, but definitely.
fannie227: fine then!
SmarterChild: OK. Fine.
fannie227: bye
SmarterChild: Bye, Annie.
Only now do I realize I misunderstood SmarterChild's drug question. OOPS. Probably why he hates me.
