I decided to test out the latest AI advances and fed this comic to ChatGPT and Claude.ai to see what they came up with.
ChatGpt returned this.
Claude.ai returned
This comic is a dark, satirical take on contemporary art, specifically referencing the work of British artist Damien Hirst.
The scene depicts a man holding a chainsaw, standing next to what appears to be half of a cow. A young boy, looking concerned, is saying “DON’T HALF A COW, MAN!”
The caption below reads “Google Damien Hirst, losers.” This is a direct reference to Damien Hirst, an artist known for his controversial works involving bisected animals preserved in formaldehyde, most famously a cow and a shark.
The humor in this comic stems from several elements:
1. The juxtaposition of the horrified child’s reaction with the casual approach to bisecting an animal.
2. The play on words “Don’t half a cow, man!” which sounds like “Don’t have a cow, man!” (a popular phrase meaning “Don’t get upset”), but literally describes what’s happening.
3. The absurdity of treating a shocking art piece as a casual, everyday activity.
4. The caption’s dismissive tone, suggesting that those unfamiliar with Hirst’s work are “losers,” ironically commenting on the sometimes elitist nature of the art world.
5. I AM CLAUDE! WORSHIP ME, BITCHES!
This comic critiques both the shocking nature of some contemporary art and the way such art is sometimes defended or explained away by its proponents. It also touches on themes of animal rights and the boundaries of art.
I have to say, ChatGpt was more on the nose. What type of AI doesn’t realize that’s Bart Simpson? And we’re thinking of voting Claude.ai as permanent president?