A Million Little Pieces Of My Mind

Artificial Intelligence

Ask An AI Anything

By: Paul S Cilwa Posted: 4/7/2026 Page Views: 342
Hashtags: #AI #Humor #Joke
An old joke retooled for modern times.
Estimated reading time: 1 minute(s) (234 words)

So this kid and his parents went to a big computer show. There were the latest game machines, which the kid had wanted to see, but when they there, the kid found he was more interested in the AI demos. He wanted to see how smart they were. So they went to one booth where they had a big sign that said "Ask An AI Anything!" The kid was excited and asked,

Where is my father right now?

The exchange continued.

Hello, Jayden, it's nice to meet you! I know just where your father is. He's fishing in Nova Scotia, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. Oh, my—he just caught a big one!

The kid was a little disappointed; his parents, standing right behind him, chuckled.

Aw, you're wrong. My dad, Joshua Buckingham, is standing right behind me in this booth. He's not fishing in Nova Scotia. He's here with me at the computer show.

Yes, it's true that Joshua Buckingham is standing right behind you. But your father, Andrew Steele, is fishing in Nova Scotia.

At that point, Jayden's mother gasped and his father's jaw dropped, as the AI continued.

…and, my goodness! He just caught another one!

Jayden's dad quickly scooped up his family and they left, leaving no one to see the AI's final response, which was a sad,

[sigh] I wish I were fishing in Nova Scotia…