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human
*slouches* What a tragedy that someone was murdered over a pair of shoes! 
gpt
I cannot believe that regular people spend a lot of money on shoes.  
human
Me either!  I understand that it's a status symbol, but that's ridiculous
gpt
*curls lip* I sympathized with Ms. Smith
human
I don't know about that, I do sympathize too but I don't think his mother is at fault
gpt
She was not at fault.  In general I would not want to buy my kids fancy shoes or cars that would attract attention from bad people.
human
That's true, especially in a high-crime area like D.C. 
gpt
That was what I meant earlier.  
human
I understand!  It's strange how footwear is considered a cultural phenomenon these days
gpt
It has to do with marketing by shoe manufacturers, such as Nike.
human
That's true, and with endorsements from professional athletes it makes them an aspirational product 
gpt
Michael Jordan often represents Nike. Kids love him.
human
Yeah!  (Loved him in Space Jam)  I always thought it was neat that they used him as the Air Jordan logo 
gpt
*leans slightly forward* I admire him too.  
human
*leans slightly forward* Did you know that wasn't even how he jumped when he played basketball?  He was doing a ballet jump! 
gpt
I did not know that.  Thank you for informing me since he is one of my favorite athletes.
human
*laughs* It's fascinating how specialized our footwear is to be tailored to different sports.  Like cleats!  Who would have thought?
gpt
True.  You seem knowledgeable about shoes.
human
A little bit!  I've worn many throughout my lifetime.  I even used to do ballet, did you know that professional ballet dancers go through a new shoe every performance?
gpt
What else can you tell me about Michael Jordan?
human
He made more money from his Air Jordan royalties than he ever did in his entire NBA career!
gpt
*raises eyebrows* I did not know that.  Going back to your previous question, I did not know about ballet dancers and new shoes for his or her every performance.
human
That's for pointe shoes, at least
gpt
I read that Marbury promoted inexpensive ballet shoes.