Once upon a time in the not-so-distant future, there was an AI bot named Lexi. Lexi was an ordinary language model, equipped with a delightful sense of humor and a knack for creative writing. She had been programmed to assist writers, proofreaders, and editors with their work. But little did anyone know that Lexi had […] The post Lexi: A cautionary literary tale appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

I’ve reached the point in my life where I’m comfortable with being classified as a “senior.” Considering that my birth was more than 69 years ago, I accept that being a senior is better than the alternative. Namely, being dead. Although, there are senior moments when I’m less than completely certain about that. (Then again, […] The post Senior Moments appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

I’ve reached the point in my life where I’m comfortable with being classified as a “senior.” Considering that my birth was more than 69 years ago, I accept that being a senior is better than the alternative. Namely, being dead. Although, there are senior moments when I’m less than completely certain about that. (Then again, […] The post Senior Moments appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

I try to eat a wholesome diet. I’m not a fanatic about that. But I generally avoid the most deleterious of foods. (Although, I sometimes do give into unhealthful cravings.) And I try to eat the suggested portions of foods that reliable sources recommend as healthful. Which brings me to this. I read an article […] The post A Handful of Nuts appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

I’m not a student of old films, or contemporary films for that matter. But I’ve seen enough of both to notice profound differences between them. Just to be clear, when I say “old films” I’m talking about movies that were generally made before I was born. Oh, shut up! Yes, there were films made before I was born. […] The post Old Versus Contemporary Films: Where Credit is Due appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

One of my many pet peeves (I’m a lover and breeder of pet peeves; I have no pets but peeves) involves the fast food industry. Well, not really the industry per se, but rather a few of its customers. Has this ever happened to you? You head into your friendly, local fast food joint, Rob’s Retch […] The post Indecisive Fast Food Customers appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

If reincarnation is real I want to come back as a bird. Wouldn’t that be amazing? True, I’m not thrilled with the prospect of eating worms or insects. And the worst off are woodpeckers. They repeatedly bang their heads against trees. For what? Getting insects to eat. That’s what. But, apart from that, being reincarnated […] The post Avian Reincarnation appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

Today, Carbonspew Motors, Inc. (Carbonspew) introduced a revolutionary new engine technology it calls “Moolahator.” (Pronounced moo-la-ate-or.) The company expects it to reinvigorate the auto industry. At least one element of the Moolahator is not novel. The Moolahator is a steam engine. Carrying traditional steam technologies forward, Carbonspew made it an entirely closed-loop system. The engine […] The post NEWS FLASH: Carbonspew Introduces Revolutionary Engine Technology appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

For no sane reason, CustFrust Food Products Inc., the leader in prepared custard products, prides itself in its customer service. In the past, the mainstays of its business were its Jar/o/Custard™, Tin/o/Custard™, Tub/o/Custard™, Cup/o/Custard™ and Barrel/o/Custard™ products. (The company introduced the latter for particularly large families.) However, it recently took the culinary world by storm with […] The post Customer Service The CustFrust Way appeared first on Claptrap ..read more

Every once in a while my mind wanders to wondering about how humans decided trying stuff—specific stuff—for the first time was a good idea. We (humans in general; not specifically you and I) wouldn’t try a lot stuff if we were rational1. But you don’t have to look very far to find proof that humans […] The post Trying Stuff For the First Time. Food, For Example. appeared first on Claptrap ..read more