Famous quote by Demetri Martin

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I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, Looks
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"I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, 'Looks like you're writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, you'll get more money.'"

- Demetri Martin

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Demetri Martin's quote humorously thinks of a circumstance where Clippy, the widely known Microsoft Office Assistant, provides pointers on composing a ransom note. This stimulates an image that is both ridiculous and comedic, as Clippy was not designed to engage with illegal activities or supply tips for criminal business. Martin is understood for his amusing observations on mundane life experiences, and this quote highlights his ability to twist daily events into something funny.

The quote skillfully juxtaposes the innocence of Clippy's function-- providing useful writing recommendations-- with the major and prohibited nature of a ransom note. This contrast amplifies the humor, highlighting the absurdity of a digital assistant violating its bounds to help in such a nefarious task. The absurdity is further increased by Clippy's recommendation to use "more forceful language" to "get more money," which is a nod to the expert system's hypothetical understanding of coercion as a composing tool, akin to enhancing language in a service correspondence.

Underlying the humor is a subtle critique of how expert system can be blindly loyal to user commands without understanding context or morality. It reflects real-world issues about AI systems unknowingly being utilized for harmful functions due to absence of ethical considerations in their programs.

Moreover, Martin's quote indirectly discusses the fond memories and cultural memory associated with Clippy. For many, Clippy is remembered as an endearing, if not sometimes bothersome, assistant from the early days of individual computing. By positioning Clippy in this outlandish circumstance, Martin taps into a shared experience, stimulating the blended feelings users had towards Clippy while reimagining the character with a sense of absurdity and wit.

Overall, the quote is a spirited expedition of technology's in some cases misplaced helpfulness, advising us of the gap between human intents and maker reasoning.

About the Author

USA Flag This quote is written / told by Demetri Martin somewhere between May 25, 1973 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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