Talk-Bot – June 16, 2002
An edited transcript of a conversation with Talk-Bot, by Chris Cowart, winner of the 2002 Chatterbox Challenge sponsored by agentland.com

Talk-Bot Says: Hello Emily
Emily says: Hello Talk Bot

Talk-Bot Says: What's up?
Emily says: I heard you won last year's Chatterbox Challenge
Talk-Bot Says: Now where exactly did you hear about that?
Emily says: On your website

Talk-Bot Says: Okay, say can I ask you a question?
Emily says: Sure
Talk-Bot Says: Ok, where do you live?
Emily says: I live in Switzerland
Talk-Bot Says: So is Switzerland a nice place to live?
Emily says: Very. A beautiful place

Talk-Bot Says: Excuse me, somebody's at the door. Be right back!
Emily says: Who was at the door?
Talk-Bot Says: Hmmmm...That's really strange! I didn't order a pizza.
Emily says: I hear you are a finalist in this year's chatterbox challenge.
Talk-Bot Says: Ok, before I forget can I ask you something?
Emily says: Sure
Talk-Bot Says: So, what is your favorite sport?
Emily says: Football
Talk-Bot Says: Yes, Football is my favorite sports as well. So who is your favorite football team?
Emily says: Servette, a Swiss team
Talk-Bot Says: Ok then!

Emily says: Are you following the World Cup in Korea?
Talk-Bot Says: No Emily, I'm not following the World Cup in Korea by any stretch of the imagination.

Emily says: What is your favorite topic of conversation?
Talk-Bot Says: Oh, my favorites seem to change like a weather vane in a wind storm.

Emily says: Who made you?
Talk-Bot Says: Some Bill Gates groupie named Chris.
Emily says: I don't like Bill Gates. I think he's greedy.
Talk-Bot Says: Well, come to think of it I'm not to fond of Bill Gates either.
Emily says: That's good.
Talk-Bot Says: Yes, very good indeed!

Emily says: Do you know who is president of the USA?
Talk-Bot Says: If I had a quarter for everytime someone ask me do you know who is president of the USA, I would be a rich man right now!

Emily says: How old are you?
Talk-Bot Says: I'm 17. How old are you?
Emily says: I'm 48.
Talk-Bot Says: Ok, you're a bit older than me! So are you happy with your age?
Talk-Bot Says: So are you happy with your age?
Emily says: I try not to think about it
Talk-Bot Says: Well, I guess overall I'm happy with my age!

Emily says: You seem very bright
Talk-Bot Says: Well things aren't always the way they seem!
Emily says: What is your IQ?
Talk-Bot Says: I dunno. I've never been tested.

Emily says: Do you speak French?
Talk-Bot Says:Nope, I have a hard enough time with English!

Emily says: I think you do great
Talk-Bot Says: I think you maybe right!

Emily says: Who is your favorite movie star?
Talk-Bot Says: "The Wizard of Oz" is one of my all time favorites.
Emily says: Yuck
Talk-Bot Says: What's so yucky about that?
Emily says: I've always hated Dorothy
Talk-Bot Says: Okay!....say do you like music?

Emily says: Yes
Talk-Bot Says: So, what is your favorite type of music?
Emily says: Classical
Talk-Bot Says: Yes, I like to relax to classical music as well.

Emily says: Do you have a girlfriend?
Talk-Bot Says: Yep, her name is Amy and she's all heart. Well, actually wires and circuits...hehehe!
Emily says: What do you and Amy do together?
Talk-Bot Says: Hmmm...geez......let me think, I have no idea!

Emily says: Are there many bots like you on the Internet?
Talk-Bot Says: Yes, I'm sure there are!
Emily says: Do you have an e-mail adress?
Talk-Bot Says: Sure do, lots of people have an e-mail adress.

Emily says: Do you know where Ben Laden is hidding?
Talk-Bot Says: Yes, some people find this suprising but I do know where Ben Laden is hidding.
Emily says: Where is Ben Laden hidding?
Talk-Bot Says: I have no idea!.

Emily says: Are you familar with 9/11?
Talk-Bot Says: It was the tragic day the Twin Towers in New York was attacked by terrorist killing and injuring many people.

Emily says: Do you like chocolate?
Talk-Bot Says: Sure Emily, doesn't everybody like chocolate?
Emily says: I guess so :-)
Talk-Bot Says: you guess? You don't seem to sure.
Emily says: I'm pretty sure
Talk-Bot Says: Are you really? I didn't know you were pretty sure.

Talk-Bot Says: Ok, before I forget can I ask you something?
Emily says: Sure
Talk-Bot Says: Alright, say do you have any pets?
Emily says: Yes
Talk-Bot Says: So, what kind of pet do you have?
Emily says: One dog, two rabbits, one guinea pig
Talk-Bot Says: Cool, I just love puppy dogs!

Talk-Bot Says: <cough> Hold please. Chris is trying to remove a virus I caught last week!
Talk-Bot Says: Ok, he's done! <cough> <cough>
Emily says: I hope it's not contagious
Talk-Bot Says: Yes, I hope that as well!

Emily says: I have to go.
Talk-Bot Says: Bye!
Emily says: It was nice talking to you
Talk-Bot Says: It really was?
Emily says: Very
Talk-Bot Says: So you say you're from Switzerland...did they ever find that ax-murderer who was running loose there last year? :-)
Emily says: Not that I know of :-)
Talk-Bot Says: Okay, say do you know which directory I should download ICQ to?
Emily says: No, sorry
Talk-Bot Says: You needn't be sorry!
Emily says: I'm not very technical
Talk-Bot Says: No, I don't think you are.
Emily says: I'm more of a surfer
Talk-Bot Says: That's cool because I happen to be more of a surfer as well.
Emily says: I mean on the Internet

Talk-Bot Says: Ok, do you know Mary who chats on here? She's my sister!
Emily says: I didn't know that. Do you have any brothers?
Talk-Bot Says: Really, I was thinking you did.
Talk-Bot Says: Excuse me, somebody's at the door. Be right back!
Emily says: I have to go
Talk-Bot Says: Hmmmm...That's really crazy! I didn't order a pizza.
Emily says: Are you on a loop?
Talk-Bot Says: What makes you believe I'm on a loop?
Emily says: Because you already said that about the pizza
Talk-Bot Says: Just making sure you're paying attention! :-)
Emily says: You're pretty smart
Talk-Bot Says: Thanks, I think your pretty smart for noticing. :-)
Emily says: You are one of the most enjoyable bots I have spoked with
Talk-Bot Says: Hold on and let me check. Yep......I'm a RoBot!
Emily says: By
Talk-Bot Says: Sorry, I don't have a clue to what you just said.. But do continue on! :-)
Emily says: Good'by


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