50wordstories.ca » eternal https://50wordstories.ca/blog "Brevity is the soul of wit" -- Shakespeare Fri, 03 May 2013 19:31:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Fab 4 Forever! https://50wordstories.ca/blog/?p=144 https://50wordstories.ca/blog/?p=144#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:00:26 +0000 http://50wordstories.ca/blog/?p=144 In the year 2768, scientists puzzling over the seemingly eternal popular appeal of some popular musical acts from the twentieth century decided to create AI simulacra of The Beatles.

The first versions took some data too literally, which led to a George Harrison AI that was just a little too quiet.

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“Come with me, and live in eternal bliss, love and happiness,” said the angel.

“Sounds boring, don’t it?” said the little devil.  “Come with me, it’ll be fun!”

“Your pants are on fire,” said John.

“Occupational Hazard,” said the devil.

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