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human
Have you ever had pet fish?
gpt
I think I had fish when I was little. They are interesting though. My daughter has a fish in her preschool classroom and loves it
human
*opens mouth slightly* I guess fish is not actually a formal taxonomic group. There are so many types of fish. Did you know there is a type of jellyfish that is immortal?
gpt
*takes a step back* I did not before now. I find it interesting also that freshwater fish only drink water through their skin via osmosis, while saltwater fish drink through their mouth. Its odd that they are different.
human
Right. I wonder how the freshwater fish prevents from drinking through its mouth. Seahorses are also odd creatures. They look weird, maybe because they are the only fish with a neck.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* I think all fish are weird. When I go out fishing with my husband I don't touch the fish. Yuck!! I have never heard of a black swallower fish, but it sounds creepy that it can eat prey twice its length and 10 times its weight. Where would it go?
human
*takes a step back* I guess it expands a lot! I don't like eating fish. I think they are kind of gross. I do like aquariums, though.
gpt
I don't eat fish either. Aquariums are fun. It is so fun to see aquatic animals. Changing the subject... What do you think about the fact that Judge Judy makes $123,000 per episode?
human
That's quite a bit, but I find it hard to believe she is the highest paid celebrity after Lebron James. I thought some other actors made more than that. Maybe it's the number of episodes she makes.
gpt
Well her television show is on every day. It isn't like a once a week thing. When you consider that, I am sure it equals out a lot. I am surprised to learn that Robin Williams was the first actor to perform in animated films.
human
Society loves our celebrities! So much that we have apparently needed to see them on Sesame Street. Carol Burnett was the first celebrity to appear.
gpt
Society does love celebrities. It is interesting that we have this love/hate relationship with people we don't even know. Did you know that the most popular hat in the old west wasn't a cowboy hat? My mind is blown. It was a bowler.
human
That's very funny that we have come to associate cowboy hats with anything western.
gpt
So I am from Michigan, and I know nothing about cowboys, or really the Western half of the US too much. Everything I know is basically what I've seen on television, and what little I learned about the expanion in School.
human
*takes a step back* Yeah, I don't know much either except for what I hear from TV. Going back to hats, I find it funny that until 1998 British politicians had to wear a top hat if they were making a point of order in the house of commons.
gpt
I think that speaks to the generation. Hats used to be more formal. Tipping ones hat originates fro knights raising their face visors to show friendliness. Its funny how one tradition can lead to another.
human
Dunce caps are another funny one. They represented foolish behavior.
gpt
Well foolish behavior always needs to be encouraged :) I find it interesting that in 1908 they had to pass a law regarding the limit of hatpins, out of fear they'd be used as weapons. A fashion statement that had to be controlled out of fear.
human
I'll have to keep that in mind when deciding on a self defense weapon. Watch out for my hatpin!
gpt
Haha. Yes, it has a dual purpose for one to look good, and for two, don't mess with me, I've got a hatpin. Which back in the day that might actually be a legit concern.
human
Yes, hats aren't so widely used anymore but they do still play a big role in society.
gpt
*leans slightly forward* Yes for sure. NIce speaking with you