Dr. Martin Rundkvist is a Swedish archaeologist, journal editor, public speaker, chairman of the Swedish Skeptics Society, atheist, lefty liberal, bookworm, and father of two.
I was contacted on Yahoo Messenger today by a chatbot named Alexandra Buford. She greeted me in a foreign language, so I thought it polite to reply likewise.
Alexandra: yhneb martinrundMartin: yhneb
Alexandra: Hi martinrund. it's Alexandra.
Martin: yhneb
Alexandra: u dont know me Kelly -- gave me your info, :)
Martin: yhneb
Alexandra: I just moved here from outta town cuz my boyfriend just dumped me (loser!)
Martin: yhneb
Alexandra: I'm lookin to have some fun this weekend, wanna join me? ;);)
Martin: yhneb
Alexandra: I have a new profile up tell me what u think
Martin: YHNEB
Alexandra: So... U think ur up for some fun with me ;)
Martin: YYYYHHHNNNEEEBBB
Alexandra: I've got my web cam up too if u wanna get a lil preview ;)!!
Martin: Y. H. N. E. B.
After this last message of mine, Alexandra ran out of pre-programmed lines to spout. Thus ended our brief relationship. I miss the way she used to say "yhneb" to me.
Comments
Ooooooh I needed that laugh. Literally tears running down my face as I write this!!!
And yhneb to you good Sir
Posted by: ArchAsa | September 29, 2008 9:31 AM
yhneb
(Really, what else needs to be said?)
Posted by: Ted H. | September 29, 2008 10:01 AM
Can't we get 2 of those bots to chat to each other? Now THAT would be fun.
Posted by: paddy | September 29, 2008 10:23 AM
YHNEB!
Posted by: Henrik | September 29, 2008 12:09 PM
We are but bots that pass in the cybernight.
Posted by: RBH | September 30, 2008 3:38 AM
I wonder if I passed her Turing test.
Posted by: Martin R | September 30, 2008 3:42 AM
I've always found eloquence one of your most attractive traits, darling.
Posted by: Wife | October 1, 2008 10:03 AM
Honestly it's worth a complaint just so they don't get paid.
"THIS RESELLER HAS BEEN TERMINATED FOR UCE/SPAM VIOLATION."
http://www.xxxblackbook.com/?s=register&r=lc132321
;)
Posted by: Chris | October 2, 2008 7:10 AM
You are SO lucky. Most of my spam contacts also offer to share millions (of ponds) with me, if I will only send them a few thousands ahead, as a sort of deposit of good faith, along with minor details, such as my name, address, phone number, age, sex, bank account number, credit card number, shoe size, etc. Plus I've often won the lotry. Haven't you?
Posted by: DianaGainer | July 1, 2009 12:36 PM
Hello Dear! The best spam message I've ever received was one where they offered to enlarge my bust.
Posted by: Martin R | July 1, 2009 12:47 PM