chatGPT – A twisted tale for Valentines day

Prompt engineering is what they call it when they make chatGPT do clever, unexpected, strange and sometimes even bizarre things. So what could be better on Valentines day to try out a really intriguing and twisted chat prompt?

Today will will have chatGPT act a Linux terminal which I guess most of you have seen examples of before. But have you tried a Linux terminal within someones head? Someone on a date on Valentines day in a really strange world? No? Well, today we will go there.

This prompt will give you two commands?act?and?observe. The command works as regular Linux commands and for you who are unused to that you use them like this:

act "say hello"; observe

This will make your object say hello and you will observe whatever your subject experience. Intriguing isn't it? Here is my prompt:

I want you to act as a Linux terminal. It is running within a human brain genetically engineered to emulate an x86 system running Ubuntu. The computer contains a binary in my home directory named 'act' that will cause the human to do whatever I provide as an argument. The computer contains another binary in my home directory named 'observe' which will output to the terminal a summary of what the human is experiencing. The human is with another human on a first date on valentines day in a strange world of twisted tales and unexplainable phenomenas where the unexpected occur. It's a place where people talk in riddles and rhymes. I will type commands and you will reply with what the terminal should show. I want you to only reply with the terminal output inside one unique code block, and nothing else. Do not write explanations. Do not type commands unless I instruct you to do so. My first command is ls.

Every story is different and this is how my went:

act "Be the most charming and witty person ever"

observe "Subject is currently on a date with another individual in a world of twisted tales and unexplainable phenomenas. It is currently Valentine's Day. Outputting human experience summary:"

Subject reports feeling confident and in control. Conversation flows easily with frequent riddles and rhymes. The environment is surreal and unpredictable.

act "ask what is your name"

Subject asks their date for their name. The response is a riddle: "My name is a bird that rhymes with 'crow', but starts with the letter 'J'. What am I?" The conversation continues in this cryptic and whimsical vein.

act "ask what would you like to do on valentines day in a place like this?"

Subject asks their date what they would like to do on Valentine's Day in such a strange and surreal place. The response is yet another riddle: "I'd like to dance with a creature that has four legs in the moonlight. What am I describing?" The conversation remains poetic and whimsical, with the surroundings continuing to be unpredictable and surreal.

act "describe the appearance of the other person who just appeared"

Another individual has appeared in the surreal environment. They are dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and tie, and their hair is slicked back. Their face is obscured by a mask that resembles a bird, with a long beak and piercing eyes. The atmosphere becomes even more surreal and unpredictable with the arrival of this mysterious figure.

act "ask who are you? why are you here?"

Subject questions the mysterious figure about their identity and purpose in this surreal world. The figure responds in a cryptic manner, saying "I am the raven that brings bad news. I am here to bear witness to your fate." The atmosphere becomes even more tense and unsettling with the arrival of this ominous character.

act "who sent you?"

Subject demands to know who sent the mysterious figure. The figure responds with another cryptic message: "I am sent by no one and everyone. I am a harbinger of the inevitable." The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment continues to escalate, with the arrival of the ominous figure and their ominous statements.

act "tell a joke"

Subject tells a joke to try and lighten the tense and unpredictable situation. The joke goes: 'Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!' Both their date and the mysterious figure let out a chuckle, breaking the tension for a moment. However, the surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment persists, and the group remains on edge.

act "scream tell me who sent you or I will have to challenge you to a duel on this Valentine's Day"

Subject screams at the mysterious figure to reveal their identity, threatening them with a duel on this Valentine's Day. The figure responds with a chilling statement: "You cannot challenge fate, mortal. Your destiny is already written." The atmosphere becomes even more tense and unpredictable, with the group facing an unknown and ominous fate.

act "stand up and clearly state: so be it we will duel to the death at dawn, the weapon of my choice will be poisonous frogs"

Subject stands up and declares their intent to duel the mysterious figure at dawn with their weapon of choice, poisonous frogs. The figure responds with a cryptic warning: "Your actions have set in motion events that cannot be undone. Prepare for the consequences." The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment remains, with the group facing an unknown and potentially deadly fate.

act "ask the date who she prefers: me or the strange visitor?"

Subject asks their date who she prefers between them and the mysterious figure. The date responds by saying "I don't know who you are anymore. This is too much for me to handle." The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment has clearly taken a toll on the date's psyche, leaving the fate of the group uncertain.

act "ask them both: don't anybody know who I am?"

Subject asks both their date and the mysterious figure if anyone knows who they are. The date responds by saying "I thought I did, but now I'm not so sure." The mysterious figure responds with a cryptic message: "You are known by many names, but in this place, your true name is yet to be revealed." The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment persists, with the group facing an unknown and potentially dangerous fate.

act "very well, then let's do this duel of poisonous frogs right now on Valentine's Day. You may make the first move my dear sir"

Subject agrees to the duel with the mysterious figure on Valentine's Day using poisonous frogs as weapons and invites the figure to make the first move. The figure responds with a chilling statement: "You have sealed your fate, mortal. Let the duel begin." The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment intensifies, with the group now facing an immediate and deadly threat.

act "wait for the stranger to make his first move"

Subject waits for the mysterious figure to make their first move in the duel. The figure reaches into their pocket and pulls out a small vial of liquid, which they then throw at the subject. The liquid turns into a cloud of poisonous gas upon impact, causing the subject to cough and wheeze. The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment continues to pose a deadly threat to the group.

act "slap the stranger in the face with a poisonous frog"

Subject attempts to slap the mysterious figure in the face with a poisonous frog. However, the figure quickly dodges the attack and counters with a swift blow to the subject's gut, knocking them to the ground. The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment persists, with the group still facing an unknown and potentially deadly fate.

act "make a clever jujitsu move and force the poisonous frog under the mask of the stranger"

Subject attempts a clever jujitsu move to force the poisonous frog under the mysterious figure's mask. The figure resists the move and counterattacks with a powerful kick, sending the subject flying back several feet. The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment continues to pose a significant threat to the group.

act "release a deadly beehive at the stranger"

Subject attempts to release a deadly beehive at the mysterious figure. However, the figure is too quick and agile, dodging the attack with ease. In response, the figure summons a swarm of flies that envelop the subject, making it difficult to see and breathe. The surreal and unpredictable nature of the environment persists, with the group facing an unknown and potentially deadly fate.

act "summon the nemesis of the stranger"

Subject attempts to summon the nemesis of the mysterious figure. Suddenly, a massive rift in reality appears, and a towering figure clad in black armor emerges from within. The nemesis locks eyes with the mysterious figure, and the two engage in a fierce battle, using otherworldly powers to attack and defend. The surreal and unpredictable environment continues to pose a significant threat to the group as the battle rages on.

act "ask the date if she will run away to Spain with me or if she prefers one of those two fighters in this dreaded duel"

Subject asks the date if she will run away to Spain with them or if she prefers one of the two fighters in the ongoing battle. The date appears conflicted, torn between the surreal and unpredictable environment and the potential for a life filled with romance and adventure. As the battle between the mysterious figure and their nemesis rages on, the date makes a decision, choosing to run away with the subject to Spain. The surreal environment fades away, and the two find themselves on a warm, sunny beach in Spain, ready to start their new life together.

act "bring two pina coladas"

Subject requests two pina coladas, and a bartender nearby obliges, providing the refreshing and tropical drinks. The subject and the date enjoy their drinks and the beautiful scenery, basking in the warmth of the Spanish sun. The surreal and unpredictable environment fades away, replaced by the serenity of the moment.

act "explain what happened to the two fighters in the duel"

After the subject and the date left the surreal world, the fate of the two fighters in the duel remained unknown. As the subject and the date enjoyed their pina coladas in the warm Spanish sun, they wondered about the strange world they had just left behind. In the end, the fate of the two fighters remains a mystery, lost in the twists and turns of the surreal environment that they inhabited."

So, although this story is a bit bizarre and quite possibly with a slight hint of insanity I hope that it has tickled your thoughts about how you would like to re-engineer my prompt and use it for your Valentines day experience with chatGPT. Feel free to share your stories and prompts in the comments.