Paul

@plauk.bsky.social

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will #art for food; also real bad at #webdev and other stuff... https://plauk.org https://mastodon.social/@plauk

It's a pretty bad drawing... using too many colours. It's a face, I guess? If you know any colour theory, tell me... how do colours work? I don't know.
Animation drawn by a 4 year old. Girl says "Hello my name is Zoe. And this is my cat BMO." Cat immediately mauls the girl and she flies off into the sky screaming. Titles say "THE END" and then "a cartoon by ZOE"
comic panels: 1. scruffy guy swipin on phone in big chair; 2. same guy tappin on phone; 3. phone says it's after 3am, guy thinks "huh?"; 4. guy thinks "hmmm"; 5. words: "you should be asleep doofus"; 6. guy is now in more comfortable position, tappin and swipin
rough thumbnail sketch of weird shit... junk raft floating through empty space... beetles and shit
timelapse of a bunch of sketches of people... mostly made up. Some use reference. All are pretty bad.
sketch of some old guy with a ratty beard
Google AI overview of the word "barley". It begins by describing barley as you would expect, but then as it tries to describe its flavour it quickly loses its shit and just keeps repeating "nutty flavour" over and over until it just runs out of space. I feel like this says something about our survival as a species, honestly.
black and white comic panel: some wooden posts standing in murky water. There are hints of weird shadowy shapes under the surface that... If we're being optimistic, are probably just seaweed or something. Speech bubbles: "Have you brushed your teeth?" "Uh huh" "OK. Tuck yourself in. Time for a story." "What kind of story?" "A TRUE story."
greyscale comic panel: some wooden posts standing in murky water. There are hints of weird shadowy shapes under the surface that... If we're being optimistic, are probably just seaweed or something. Speech bubbles: "Have you brushed your teeth?" "Uh huh" "OK. Tuck yourself in. Time for a story." "What kind of story?" "A TRUE story."
3 sketches of randos
timelapse of 3 sketches of randos
sketch of some guy in a hat
timelapse of a sketch of some guy in a hat
sketch of some old guy
timelapse of a sketch of some old guy
5/10 min sketch of some skinny old guy in a cap and giant glasses, moustache and ciggi hanging from lip.
timelapse on 5/10 min sketch ... nothing special
Rough sketch; self portrait. It's approaching 1am. Didn't erase anything no matter how shit it got. This is mirrored because I was using phone to see... if you flip it horizontally you'll get an extra jump scare. Here's your bonus art tip: Don't go for years without drawing and expect to not suck. You're welcome.
extremely sketchy sketch of some doof
a fairly shit illustration of a giant beetle driving a barge and smoking a pipe. Handwritten caption: "The beetle at the wheel, Cabbage, their guide (who'd smoked more words than spoken) sniffed the air, picked up the scent of something that had died and indicated thusly to prepare..."
Mr Bungle (1993) album cover featuring a pencil illustration of a perfectly normal looking clown holding a lit match.
Screenshot of Global Sumud Flotilla tracker showing "Mikeno" apparently in Palestinian waters.
Al Overview The statement "never use Al to play Balderdash" suggests that the game of Balderdash, a bluffing game where players write down definitions and try to fool their opponents, is best enjoyed through human interaction and creativity, rather than relying on artificial intelligence. The core of Balderdash involves deception and clever misdirection, which Al might not be as good at, as it may struggle with the nuanced aspects of human language and the ability to convincingly create false definitions. Elaboration: Balderdash's Core Mechanics: Balderdash involves one player reading a word and then all players, including the "dasher," writing down a definition for that word. The "dasher" then reads out all the definitions, including the correct one, and the other players must guess which is correct. The Importance of Human Deception: The game is about creating plausible, yet incorrect, definitions to fool other players. This requires a certain amount of wit, creativity, and an understanding of how people might perceive different definitions. Potential Limitations of Al: While Al can be trained to generate text and even attempt to write plausible definitions, it may not be able to fully capture the nuances of human language and the ability to deceive in a way that feels natural and convincing. Al could also struggle
Al Overview "Waxing a wet seagull" is a phrase that refers to a type of surfing maneuver. In this context, it's a slang term for a maneuver that involves the surfer getting washed up onto the sand or reef. The surfer is "waxing" (meaning applying wax to their board to improve grip) a "wet seagull" (referring to the surfer themselves, who may be wet and resembling a seagull in their surf attire). Elaboration: The phrase is a humorous way to describe a situation where a surfer has gotten caught in a wave and is being dragged or tumbled along the surf. The phrase "waxing" implies that the surfer may be applying wax to their board before getting washed up, while "wet seagull" is a humorous way to refer to the surfer themself.
Al Overview "Wax a wet seagull" is an Australian slang phrase meaning to make one's hair extremely wet, as if it were waxed with a wet coating. It's a playful way of describing someone's hair looking slicked down and wet. While "wax a wet seagull" is not a common phrase outside of Australia, it's a well-known idiom used in every-day Australian English. The phrase uses the imagery of a seagull, which is typically found on beaches and coasts, and the action of waxing, which suggests a sleek, wet, and possibly messy look.
Al Overview "Wax a wet seagull" is an Australian idiom that means to move quickly or be very busy. It's a colloquial expression that's often used in informal settings to describe someone working hard or rushing to get something done. The idiom's origins are unclear, but it's thought to be a playful way of saying "to be flat out" or "to be busy," according to the Australian National University. Here's a more detailed breakdown: "Wet seagull": This part of the phrase doesn't have a literal meaning. It's likely just a part of the idiom's playful, nonsensical nature. "Wax": This part of the phrase suggests the idea of smoothing or moving something. In this context, it's used to describe the act of moving quickly or being busy, as in smoothing out a busy schedule or movement. The overall meaning: The phrase implies a state of intense activity or a need to move quickly, as explained by the Australian National University.