Prof. Donald Tobin (Maryland) posted this to a dialogue checklist I am on, and kindly agreed to let me publish it.
I’m writing follow examination questions for my college students in election regulation. I requested Chat GPT to put in writing a marketing campaign business for a fictional character, Ray Sunshine, that did not expressly advocate for his election. It made me chuckle, so I believed I’d share it.
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[Opening scene: A bright, sunny morning in a bustling town. The camera pans over a picturesque landscape filled with smiling people going about their daily lives. A cheerful, uplifting music track begins.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “In a world that always feels divided and unsure, all of us yearn for a ray of hope.”
[Cut to Ray Sunshine, a charismatic and warm-hearted individual, standing amidst a diverse group of people, shaking hands and exchanging warm greetings. He’s wearing casual attire, exuding approachability.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “Meet Ray Sunshine, an individual who brings heat, positivity, and kindness wherever he goes.”
[Cut to scenes of Ray engaging with people from all walks of life: shaking hands, hugging children, chatting with seniors, and helping in community activities.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “Ray has a singular present, a capability to brighten even the darkest of days.”
[Images show Ray visiting hospitals, schools, and volunteering at local charities, spreading happiness and positivity.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “He isn’t only a politician; he is a pal to all, a neighbor who cares deeply for his group.”
[Cut to Ray addressing a diverse audience at a town hall, speaking passionately about the importance of unity, compassion, and working together.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “Ray believes that the power of a nation lies in its individuals, and he is dedicated to fostering unity and understanding.”
[Show Ray engaged in thoughtful discussions with people from different backgrounds and walks of life.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “He listens, he learns, and he leads with empathy.”
[Scene transitions to Ray standing in front of an American flag, the sun shining brightly behind him.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “Ray Sunshine, a beacon of hope, a power for optimistic change.”
[Closing scene: A group of people from various backgrounds join Ray, forming a circle and raising their hands, symbolizing unity.]
Narrator (Voiceover): “Collectively, we will embrace a brighter future, one crammed with compassion, kindness, and unity.”
[On-screen text: “Ray Sunshine—Bringing Hope to America.”]
Narrator (Voiceover): “Be part of the motion for a greater tomorrow, as a result of after we come collectively, there is no restrict to what we will obtain.”
[Screen fades to black, and the campaign logo appears with the message: “Join the Sunshine Movement.”]
[End of commercial.]
As they say, “I’ve seen the long run, and it’s damaged” (a play on this nonsense).
