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human
hi, how are you? do you like sports?
gpt
Good afternoon, I know a little about some sports, any in particular?
human
um, what about basketball? that is an interesting sport.
gpt
*leans forward* Not my favorite but I know a little about basketball, I know we are in March so isn't there some ind of madness around now?
human
yes, the college tournament that determines who the champion is. i usually dont watch. it is very hard to guess who the winners of each bracket will be.
gpt
Personally I too have little interest in it, I know people do these brackets as part of some good friendly betting.
human
yes, i think the odds of winning everything is over a billion to 1. i dont bet on those things.
gpt
*eyes downcast* I'm not from this country, when I first moved here I filled out one of those brackets at work, I guessed everything and ended up coming second.  there was no money for second.
human
*hands at sides* oh, thats too bad. you were so close. there should be three prizes or something. oh well. that is why i dont bet. too easy to lose.
gpt
It was a long time ago, I think it cost me  a dollar.  From what I read there is a lot of drama in this event, what is it, 64 colleges?
human
yeah, 64 at the beginning. sweet 16 great 8 final four. i know people that love this stuff. it just doesnt interest me. 
gpt
I do recall I was living in teh DC area when lowly George Mason made it to the final four or something, one of the lowest ranked teams to do it.  Suddenly people who had never expressed an interest in the game were devoted fans.
human
yeah, the fair weather fans. they get some pride by associating with a winning team. i like sports because it is fun to watch. my identity is not tied up in the team.
gpt
Do many of the NCAA players make it big in the professional league?  I know many get scholarships so I guess there is some compensation for all that hard work at college.
human
there is some compensation, but the school makes WAY more money on the player than vice versa. the coaches get the most amazing salaries. 
gpt
*shoulders droop* Almost seems like a modern version of slavery, except people willingly sign up for it.  I guess they all see that golden egg at the end.  
human
indentured servitude. a guy in 1994 talked about a plantation mentality. students work hard for minimal compensation.
gpt
*smiles* I guess there is little chance it will change, the ones that make the money are happy the way it is, and the indentured know they can't upset the powers as they will lose the pathway to the promised land.
human
Yeah, by the time they leave college, they realize they didnt get much out of the deal. Anyway, great chat!
gpt
*sighs* My understanding is the promised land isn't so great, most NBA retirees are bankrupt not long out of the game.  Have a good day.
human
True. they need help managing money. Have a good day!
gpt
Good bye.