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human
Are you a fan of literature?
gpt
hey I am actually, I do like Shakesphere, what about you?
human
I'm a big fan of Shakespeare and other classics, as well as some modern literature like James Wood.
gpt
ah tell me about James Wood, also I think its funn that the romantic is is a recent invetion and doesn't exist in classical literature
human
Really? I didn't know that, but when you mention it, I can't think of a heavy romantic theme in older classics.
gpt
ya you're right, did you know the olympics used to have a poetry contest? that seems really weird to me haha
human
*calm eyes* I bet that was because of its roots in ancient Greece. Poetry and writing were very important to the Greeks. Still seems odd when you think about it next to running, swimming, and the like!
gpt
haha ya like is it timed? Or od you write the poetry ahead of time, how do you judge with all the different languages? It just seems so subjective
human
It might also be judged by presenting it, the how the poet orates what he wrote. Public speaking - eek! I'd prefer writing and hiding while they read it.
gpt
haha well with public speaking have you ever done a comedy show? i bet that would be a lot of stress!
human
*calm eyes* I've watched comedy shows and movies (like Monty Python!), but I've never done one. I'd be way too nervous to try to show off my dorky sense of humor in front of people.
gpt
I would be nervous too! But I like comedy movies, have you ever seen Evan Almight?
human
I've heard of it, but I haven't seen it. Is it good?
gpt
I haven't seen it actually but I want to, apparently it is the most expensive comedy ever at 200 million to make it!
human
Wow, I can't imagine spending that much money on a comedy movie! I wonder if it broke even.
gpt
ya thats a good question, also they didn't win best picture, it's been 37 years since a comedy movie won the best picture award
human
I guess award committees prefer movies that have some sort of deeper, moving meaning. The same trend can be seen in literature awards.
gpt
ya that is true, do you like star wars? I guess the empire strikes back was nominated for a comedy award in 1981
human
I love Star Wars! I'm kind of shocked that it was nominated for comedy of all things, though. I guess people's idea of comedy has changed!
gpt
*smiles* ya times have changed, do you know who terry pratchett is? I guess he was knighted for his comedy writing, must be pretty good!
human
*smiles* I've read all of his books, mainly his Discworld series. I'm a little obsessed! His comedy was absolutely worth a knighting. I recommend it if you've never read it.
gpt
ah ok I'll check him out! ya he was knighted for his "services to literature", did you read the books or do they have audiobooks?