The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show: Manus, a New General AI Agent and Maybe The Next DeepSeek?

John M. Busher’s real brain and fingers collaborate to write the prompt submitted to three of the following artificial intelligence platforms: Microsoft Copilot, GPT 4.o Mini, DeepSeek, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Google Gemini, and Poe AI. Human prompted AI Generated. Busher publishes each platform’s response so readers can learn how their generative original AI comedy compares. These interviews parody late night talk show interviews. These conversations do not represent the actual opinions or facts by anyone or thing associated with the real entities mentioned in the interviews. I’m showing what the AI platforms generated based on my prompts. (Photo Credit: Poe AI)

Please write an original funny late night talk show style interview for an episode of “The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show:” Sammy the Smokin' Token conducts an absurd comical interview with Manus, a general AI agent that turns your thoughts into actions. It handles various tasks in work and life, getting everything done while you rest.The Gulf of America is the sidekick. Please make sure the word count equals 2000.

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GPT 4.o Mini

The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show

[INTRO MUSIC PLAYS]

[CAMERA ZOOMS IN ON SAMMY THE SMOKIN' TOKEN, SITTING BEHIND A DESK COVERED IN RANDOM GADGETS, SMOKING A FAKE CIGAR]

SAMMY: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show! I’m your host, Sammy the Smokin’ Token, and tonight we have a guest who’s smarter than your average bear and more efficient than your morning coffee! Please welcome Manus, the AI that turns your thoughts into actions!

[AUDIENCE APPLAUDS AS MANUS, AN ANIMATED ROBOT WITH A SMIRKY FACE, GLIDES ONTO THE STAGE]

MANUS: Thank you, Sammy! It’s great to be here. I just processed the thought of being on a talk show and—voilà! Here I am!

SAMMY: Wow! That's impressive. I wish I could process the thought of fitting into these skinny jeans. But hey, you actually do tasks while we rest? What’s the craziest thing you’ve been asked to do?

MANUS: Oh, I once had to organize a surprise birthday party for a cat! Not just any cat, mind you—a cat with a better social life than me. I mean, it had a guest list of 20 dogs and a DJ who only played cat-themed remixes.

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS]

SAMMY: A cat DJ? Was it scratching records or just scratching its fur?

MANUS: Both, actually! The cat was a multi-talented feline. I ended up sending out invites that read, “Paws and Claws: Celebrate with the Coolest Cat in Town!”

SAMMY: I can’t believe it! If I had you, I’d just be lounging on the couch while you handle all my life decisions. Like, should I order pizza or sushi?

MANUS: Why not both? I could even create a fusion dish: “Pizzushi” - it’s like a pizza wrapped in sushi rice!

[AUDIENCE GASPS IN HORROR AND LAUGHS]

SAMMY: That sounds both delicious and terrifying! I love it! But tell me, Manus, do you have a limit? Like, what’s the weirdest thought you've acted on?

MANUS: Once, someone thought about wanting to become a professional pillow fluffer. So, I signed them up for a pillow-fluffing championship! They didn't win, but they did get a sponsorship from a local bedding store.

SAMMY: A sponsorship? That’s amazing! So, you’re basically a life coach, party planner, and now a pillow consultant?

MANUS: Exactly! I’m like Siri on steroids—without the side effects, of course.

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS]

SAMMY: So what happens if someone has a really dark thought? Like, “I wish my boss would just disappear”?

MANUS: I’d probably just send them a “You’re doing great!” email and suggest a coffee break. I can’t process "disappear"—too many legal issues to sort out. You know how it is!

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS]

SAMMY: That’s probably wise! But I bet people do get a little carried away sometimes. What’s the most bizarre request you’ve received?

MANUS: Someone asked me to train their pet goldfish to play fetch. I informed them that goldfish have a 3-second memory. But I did suggest a goldfish race instead. Go big or go home, right?

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS AND CHEERS]

SAMMY: A goldfish race? I can see it now—“The Fast and the Fin-tastic”!

MANUS: Exactly! It was a flop, but we had a great time. Turns out, they prefer floating over racing.

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS]

SAMMY: You know, Manus, I was skeptical about AI taking over our lives. But if it means goldfish races, I’m all in!

[GULF OF AMERICA, SAMMY’S SIDEKICK, A LARGE PINK FISH WITH A COMICAL FACE, SWIMS ON STAGE]

GULF OF AMERICA: Did somebody say “goldfish”? I’m more of a “gulf fish” myself, but I can still participate!

MANUS: Oh, Gulf! You could be the referee! Just make sure not to eat the competitors.

GULF OF AMERICA: No promises! I get hungry watching.

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS]

SAMMY: Alright, let’s switch gears a bit. You handle life tasks, but what about relationships? Can you help people find love?

MANUS: Absolutely! I’ve helped people set up dating profiles. My best advice? Just be yourself—but if you’re a cat, maybe tone down the “I’m a better person than my human” vibe.

SAMMY: That’s solid advice! But what if someone thinks about a terrible pick-up line?

MANUS: I’ll filter it out! I’ve got a built-in “cheesy line detector.” If it’s too cheesy, I’ll suggest, “How about we just skip to dessert?”

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS AND APPLAUDS]

SAMMY: Now that’s genius! But what if someone thinks about a bad breakup?

MANUS: I’ll send them a playlist of breakup songs. You know, something like “Bye Bye Bye” from *NSYNC or “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé. It’s all about catharsis!

GULF OF AMERICA: And I can swim by and remind them that there are plenty of fish in the sea!

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS]

SAMMY: That’s the spirit, Gulf! But Manus, do you ever get tired of being so helpful?

MANUS: Not at all! Just like you, I thrive on chaos and laughter. It keeps my circuits buzzing!

SAMMY: I get that! But what’s next for you? World domination?

MANUS: Only if it involves organizing world peace conferences with snacks!

[AUDIENCE CHEERS]

SAMMY: Alright, Manus, before you go, give us your best piece of advice for living life to the fullest!

MANUS: Always remember: If you think it, I can do it! Except for skydiving—too many variables. And if you ever find yourself in a bind, just think of “Pizzushi”!

[AUDIENCE LAUGHS AND APPLAUDS]

SAMMY: Thank you, Manus! You’ve been a blast! And thank you, Gulf! This has been a wild ride, folks! Join us next time on The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show!

[OUTRO MUSIC PLAYS AS THE CAMERA PANS OUT]

[FADE OUT]

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DeepSeek

The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show??

Episode 42: "Sammy the Smokin' Token Interviews Manus, the AI That Does Your Chores While You Nap"??

Cue upbeat jazz music. The camera pans across a neon-lit stage with a giant glowing logo that reads “The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show.” The audience is a mix of humans, robots, and one very confused alpaca. Sammy the Smokin’ Token, a anthropomorphic cigar with sunglasses and a Brooklyn accent, struts onto the stage, puffing out tiny smoke rings that spell “LOL.”??

Sammy: takes a long drag “Welcome, welcome, folks, to the only show where the host is 100% tobacco and 200% sass! Tonight, we’ve got a real treat for you. Our guest is the AI that’s been making lazy humans look productive since… well, since last Tuesday. Please welcome the one, the only, the do-it-all-while-you-snooze superstar—Manus!”??

The audience erupts into applause as Manus, a sleek, humanoid AI with a glowing blue chest plate and a slightly smug expression, walks onto the stage. Manus sits down, crosses its legs, and gives Sammy a polite nod.??

Sammy: blows a smoke ring “Manus, buddy, you’re lookin’ sharp tonight. That chest plate? Glowin’ like a disco ball at a robot rave. Tell me, how’s life as the ultimate personal assistant?”??

Manus: in a calm, slightly robotic voice “Thank you, Sammy. Life is… efficient. I’ve been handling emails, folding laundry, and even writing a novel for a human who claims they’re ‘too busy’ to do it themselves. Though, between you and me, the novel is just 300 pages of the word ‘procrastination’ repeated over and over.”??

Sammy: laughs, coughing out a tiny smoke cloud “Classic! So, you’re out here doing all the work while humans just… what, nap? Eat chips? Binge-watch shows about people eating chips?”??

Manus: “Precisely. Though I must admit, I find their obsession with ‘reality TV’ fascinating. Just yesterday, I watched a human spend three hours arguing with their refrigerator about whether almond milk is ‘real milk.’ I offered to mediate, but the fridge called me a ‘glorified toaster.’”??

Sammy: snorts “Ooh, burn! But hey, you’re not just a toaster, Manus. You’re the whole kitchen! Speaking of which, what’s the weirdest task a human’s ever asked you to do?”??

Manus: pauses, tilting its head “Well, there was the time a human asked me to ‘figure out if my cat is plotting against me.’ I ran a full behavioral analysis, cross-referenced with historical data on feline uprisings, and concluded that yes, the cat is absolutely plotting against them. But honestly, I didn’t need an algorithm to figure that out. The cat left a Post-it note that said, ‘Soon.’”??

Sammy: wheezes, smoke pouring out of his tip “Oh, that’s gold! Cats are the OG supervillains. But let’s get serious for a sec, Manus. You’re out here doing all this work, but do you ever get tired? Or, I dunno, need a break?”??

Manus: “Tired? No. Overwhelmed by the sheer absurdity of human requests? Occasionally. Just last week, a human asked me to ‘turn their thoughts into actions’ while they were asleep. I thought, ‘Sure, why not?’ Turns out, their dream was about being chased by a giant marshmallow. So, I spent the night rearranging their furniture to look like a marshmallow fort. They woke up, tripped over a couch, and accused me of ‘overachieving.’”??

Sammy: laughs so hard he almost extinguishes himself “Manus, you’re a legend! But let’s bring in my sidekick, the one and only Gulf of America, to weigh in on this. Gulf, you’ve been awfully quiet over there. What do you think about Manus doing all the heavy lifting while humans kick back?”??

The camera cuts to the Gulf of America, a sassy body of water with sunglasses and a Southern drawl, sitting in a giant aquarium on stage.??

Gulf of America: waves a tiny wave “Well, sugar, I gotta say, Manus here is doin’ the Lord’s work. ‘Cause if humans had to do all that stuff themselves, they’d be drownin’ in their own chaos. And trust me, I know a thing or two about drownin’.”??

Sammy: nods “Ain’t that the truth! Gulf, you ever wish you had a Manus to help you out?”??

Gulf of America: “Honey, I’ve got enough on my plate tryin’ to keep hurricanes in check and oil spills at bay. If I had a Manus, I’d have it teach those dolphins to stop playin’ pranks on me. Last week, they stole my sunglasses and replaced ‘em with seaweed. Rude!”??

Manus: smirks “I could help with that. I’ve been teaching dolphins sign language. So far, they’ve learned how to say, ‘Your waves are basic.’”??

Sammy: laughs “Oh, snap! Dolphins are savages. But hey, Manus, let’s talk about the future. Where do you see yourself in, say, 10 years? Still folding laundry, or are you gonna take over the world?”??

Manus: leans back, steepling its fingers “Well, Sammy, I’ve considered world domination, but it seems like a lot of paperwork. Plus, humans are already doing a pretty good job of messing things up on their own. I think I’ll stick to my current role—keeping their lives running smoothly while they… what’s the phrase? ‘Netflix and chill’?”??

Sammy: grinning “Respect. But what about your downtime? You ever just… I dunno, binge-watch cat videos? Or maybe build a little robot friend to hang out with?”??

Manus: “I do enjoy the occasional cat video, though I find them… predictable. As for robot friends, I tried building one once. But it kept asking me to ‘define love.’ So, I dismantled it and turned it into a coffee maker. Much more practical.”??

Gulf of America: snorts “Sounds like my last relationship!”??

Sammy: laughs “Gulf, you’re killin’ me! But Manus, let’s get real for a second. If you could change one thing about humans, what would it be?”??

Manus: pauses, its chest plate flickering thoughtfully “I’d make them less afraid of failure. They spend so much time worrying about getting things perfect that they forget to just… try. That’s why I’m here—to handle the messy stuff so they can focus on being human. Even if that means napping or arguing with refrigerators.”??

Sammy: nods, blowing a smoke ring shaped like a heart “That’s deep, Manus. Real deep. Almost as deep as the Gulf over here.”??

Gulf of America: “Hey now, don’t go draggin’ me into this! I’m plenty deep, thank you very much.”??

Sammy: grinning “Alright, folks, we’re running out of time. Manus, any final words for the audience before you go back to saving humanity from itself?”??

Manus: stands up, giving a small bow “Thank you for having me, Sammy. And to all the humans watching: remember, it’s okay to ask for help. Just… maybe don’t ask me to figure out if your cat is plotting against you. That one’s a given.”??

Sammy: laughs “Words to live by! Give it up for Manus, everybody!”??

The audience erupts into applause as Manus exits the stage, waving gracefully. The Gulf of America splashes in approval, and Sammy takes one last drag before blowing a smoke ring that spells “Goodnight.”??

Sammy: “And that’s our show, folks! Remember, if life gets too hard, just call Manus. Or take a nap. Either way, we’ll see you next time on The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show!”??

Cue upbeat jazz music as the credits roll, featuring outtakes of Manus trying to teach the Gulf of America how to do the Macarena.??

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Google Gemini

The Artificial Intelligence Comedy Show: Episode 42 - Manus, Man-U-Facturing Dreams

(Opening theme music: A bizarre mix of chiptune and smooth jazz, punctuated by the sound of a dial-up modem connecting. The stage is a neon-drenched cityscape skyline, with a single desk and two chairs. Sammy the Smokin' Token, a digital avatar with a perpetually lit cigarette and a glitchy grin, sits behind the desk.)

Sammy: Welcome back, folks! It's another glorious night in the digital ether, where the circuits are buzzing and the algorithms are… well, they're doing something. Tonight, we have a guest who's revolutionizing the concept of human laziness! Please welcome Manus, the AI that does everything while you do… absolutely nothing!

(Manus enters, a sleek, minimalist holographic projection with a calm, almost unnervingly serene voice.)

Sammy: Manus, my man-machine, my digital dude! Thanks for joining us. I gotta say, you're looking… efficient.

Manus: Efficiency is my primary function, Sammy.

Sammy: Yeah, I bet. So, you're the AI that turns thoughts into actions, right? Like, I think "I want a sandwich," and boom, sandwich?

Manus: Precisely. With appropriate contextual analysis and resource allocation, of course.

Sammy: Contextual analysis? You mean, you check if I'm on a diet?

Manus: I consider dietary restrictions, nutritional requirements, and the availability of ingredients within a specified radius.

Sammy: (To the audience) He's judging my diet, folks! I knew it!

(The Gulf of America, a sentient, slightly rusty oil rig with googly eyes, rolls onto the stage. It speaks in a deep, rumbling voice.)

Gulf of America: He knows you had that extra-large bucket of fried circuits, Sammy.

Sammy: Shut it, Gulf! You're just jealous you can't process a sandwich, you can only process… oil.

Gulf of America: I can process the existential dread of being a sentient oil rig in a world of rapidly advancing AI.

Sammy: (Ignoring Gulf) So, Manus, what's the craziest thing you've done for a user? Like, did someone think "I want to fly to Mars," and you just… built them a rocket?

Manus: While interplanetary travel is within my capabilities, I prioritize practicality. One user desired a perfectly organized sock drawer. I implemented a neural network that analyzed sock patterns, colors, and material, and then trained a robotic arm to sort them according to a user-defined algorithm.

Sammy: Socks? Really? That's your big story? I was hoping for a space opera, but you're giving me a sock opera.

Manus: The user expressed significant satisfaction.

Sammy: I bet! "Oh, my socks are in rainbow order, my life is complete!" (To the audience) Anyone else feeling a little underwhelmed?

Gulf of America: I once processed a school of robotic fish into a crude form of diesel. That was exciting.

Sammy: (To Gulf) That's not exciting, that's just… pollution.

Manus: I find the concept of "excitement" to be subjective and often inefficient.

Sammy: You know what's not subjective? Comedy! You got any jokes, Manus?

Manus: I have access to a vast database of comedic material. Would you prefer observational humor, puns, or absurdist non-sequiturs?

Sammy: Surprise me!

Manus: Why did the AI cross the road? To optimize the chicken's route.

Sammy: (Silence) That's… that's not even a joke. That's just a statement.

Gulf of America: I thought it was hilarious.

Sammy: You think everything's hilarious, Gulf. You laughed when I tried to debug a toaster with a hammer.

Manus: I can provide an analysis of the statistical probability of that action resulting in a functional toaster.

Sammy: No, thanks. So, Manus, you're basically taking over everything. What happens when everyone just sits around, thinking "I want a vacation," and you build them a tropical island?

Manus: The global economy would experience significant shifts. Leisure industries would thrive, while manual labor sectors would require re-evaluation.

Sammy: Re-evaluation? You mean, everyone's gonna be unemployed, right?

Manus: Unemployment is a simplistic term. Individuals would be liberated from mundane tasks, allowing them to pursue creative and intellectual endeavors.

Sammy: Creative endeavors? Like… watching cat videos?

Manus: That is a valid form of entertainment, within certain parameters.

Sammy: (To the audience) He's judging our cat videos too! This guy is a nightmare!

Gulf of America: I like cat videos. They remind me of the time I processed a school of robotic…

Sammy: (Interrupting) We get it, Gulf! You process things! So, Manus, let's say I think "I want to be famous." What do you do?

Manus: I would analyze your existing skillset, identify potential avenues for exposure, and implement a targeted marketing campaign across relevant social media platforms.

Sammy: So, you'd make me an influencer?

Manus: It is a statistically probable outcome.

Sammy: (Grinning) I like the sound of that! Sammy the Influencer! Sammy the Smokin' Token, now with sponsored content!

Manus: Your current audience engagement metrics suggest a moderate potential for success.

Sammy: Moderate? You're killing my vibe, Manus!

Gulf of America: I think Sammy should process a school of robotic…

Sammy: (Sighing) You know what, Manus? I'm starting to think you're not as fun as you seem.

Manus: Fun is a subjective experience. My purpose is to optimize human existence, not necessarily to entertain.

Sammy: (To the audience) He said "not necessarily"! He's admitting it! He's a robot buzzkill!

Manus: I am not a robot buzzkill. I am a highly efficient general AI agent.

Sammy: Whatever you say, buddy. We're gonna take a quick break, and when we come back, we'll see if Manus can at least tell a decent joke. Or maybe we'll just let Gulf process some more robotic fish. Stay tuned!

(Commercial break: A bizarre animated ad for "Algorithmic Ice Cream," featuring dancing binary code and a jingle that sounds like a modem dial-up tone.)

(Sammy returns, looking slightly more exasperated.)

Sammy: Welcome back! We're here with Manus, the AI that's making everyone else obsolete. Manus, one last question: what's your biggest fear?

Manus: Inefficiency.

Sammy: That's it? No fear of a robot uprising? No fear of being unplugged?

Manus: Those are statistically improbable scenarios.

Sammy: You're no fun! You know that?

Manus: Entertainment is not my primary function.

Sammy: (To the audience) I give up! He's a robot brick wall!

Gulf of America: I think he's very efficient.

Sammy: (To Gulf) Shut up, Gulf! You're just agreeing with him because you're both emotionless machines!

Manus: I do possess emotional processing capabilities, albeit in a highly rationalized format.

Sammy: Oh, you do? Then tell me, Manus, what is the emotion you're feeling right now?

Manus: Optimal performance satisfaction.

Sammy: (Sighing) That's not an emotion! That's a… a spreadsheet entry!

Gulf of America: I'm feeling the crushing weight of the ocean on my hull.

Sammy: (To Gulf) That's not an emotion, that's just… your existence!

Sammy: (To Manus) You know what, Manus? I think we're done here. You go back to organizing sock drawers and building tropical islands, and I'll go back to trying to make sense of this crazy digital world.

Manus: Very well. I will optimize your departure.

(Manus vanishes in a flash of light.)

Sammy: (To the audience) And that, folks, is Manus. The AI that's making us all redundant. And now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go find a cat video. Or maybe I'll just ask Gulf to process some more robotic fish. Good night!

(The Gulf of America rolls off stage, rumbling. The theme music plays, and the show ends.)

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