Community and GoT characters go to Mexico!

Using ChatGPT to write dialogues between characters of Community and Game of Thrones

18 February, 2023

Just like about everyone else in tech, I too decided to get my hands dirty with ChatGPT. Even though the service is still in development phase and often produces incorrect or ambiguous results, it does have the potential to produce pretty desirable outcomes if directed properly. 

I gave ChatGPT a concise prompt to generate a story between the characters of Community and Game of Thrones. The first version was painfully underwhelming. I have learned that ChatGPT can do a task for you but cannot think for you. The creativity on how this service can be utilized is entirely up to the user. I had to add multiple storylines to make the dialogue worthwhile and it did produce pretty hilarious results when I got down to the specifics. 

For example consider the first version shown just below the final version of the story generated via my initial prompt, paints a dull and mundane essay mirroring the writing style of stories written for children. There is no depth or engagement and I wouldn't fault you for not reading the passage in its entirety. 

In an effort to challenge our little AI, I began experimenting with this tool, and gave it specific storylines, such as I asked it to add Troy's monkey in the story and it added this hilarious dialogue between Jeff and Troy:

"Troy, where the hell did you get a monkey?" Jeff exclaimed.

"Oh, he's my vacation buddy," Troy said, "I found him at the airport."

To make things interesting I specified that the monkey get's kidnapped, and the model realized that the group now needs to find the monkey, which I found pretty impressive for the AI to deduce.

I felt the GoT characters were way too comfortable in the this setting and should feel out of place in the real world, so I added the storyline of them trying to find a portal which takes them back to Westeros. This made things interesting and I got fully invested in the results being produced. To give it an appropriate comical aspect I asked ChatGPT to make the characters discuss the chicken and the egg conundrum, and had to specifically ask for the results to be funny, because our model friend here trying to keep it simple, kept on gearing the conversation back to dull and boring.  

The story, no matter how much I steered it kept on disconnecting, therefore my solution was to make all side conversations either a way for Jeff to excuse him from investing any effort to find the monkey or either the portal or both (read final version to find out), or just a casual conversation between the characters while they are strangely connected. 

I was not done yet, I found the conversations way too focused on small-talk, so in an attempt to make the story true to their characters, I made Danny ask Abed to bend the knee, and specifically told ChatGPT, for Abed to request for dragons in return. This returned another hilarious dialogue, but the AI made Danny give up her dragon too easily, so I made a few more adjustments to the storyline. Similarly, I gave it a prompt for Danny to negotiate horses and men with Abed and Troy, to help her find the portal instead of the monkey, which resulted in some genius writing by our little AI. 

Somehow, ChatGPT kept the dialogues of community members more true to their characters as compared to the GoT characters. For example, the model did not let Troy budge on giving up on finding the monkey but Danny gave up her  dragon to Abed in a heartbeat. Abed's "reasoning" to only bend the knee in exchange for a dragon was one of the few creative touches by the model itself. I capitalized on this by creating more conversations with Abed and Danny, as the strongest dialogue being produced by the AI were for Abed and the weakest were for Danny. Therefore, to add some weight for the characters of GoT in the story, I added the weird family dynamics of Danny and Jon, added real world food, sidebar to discuss negotiations as they do in community, everyone assuming the GoT characters being cosplayers and of course the Winger speech to keep it real, among other props and stories for these characters to engage in.

There were some notable flaws and I manually corrected a few, for example, the model would set consecutive dialogues from the beach to the city or the fair with no explanation. Danny, was fighting for Jon Snow's claim to the throne rather than herself. It would forget whose in whose universe yet I still kept a few of those dialogues for comedic purposes as the scenario I painted itself is so bizarre. To make certain connections within the story, I rewrote a few sentences to make them more in flow to the whole story and the results turned out to be pretty great. 

Basically, the creativity to engage with the AI entirely relies on the user, for example me adding the monkey, the portal, dragon negotiation, even throwing words in like weirdo and cosplayer, made all the changes to make the story read worthy. By taking the results from several prompts, readjusting their position in the story and tweaking a few sentences, I believe the AI and me teamed up to be stellar writers. You can read up the final version below! 

TLDR: I gave ChatGPT several specific scenarios and story prompts to generate a story dialogue between the characters of Community and Game of Thrones. The results of this story are under the section Final Version, ignore the First version to avoid disappointment.

Final Version:

Troy and Abed were lounging on the beach in Cancun when they noticed two strangers walking toward them. The first was a woman with long silver hair, wearing a flowing white gown, while the second was a brooding man with a fur coat and a grim expression.

"Hey, you guys are new here," said Troy. "What brings you to Cancun?"

"We're not from around here," replied the woman, who introduced herself as Daenerys Targaryen. "We were on a mission when we suddenly found ourselves transported to this place."

"A mission? Like a game?" asked Abed, who was already intrigued by the idea.

"No, we're from Westeros," said Jon Snow, the second stranger. "We're trying to find a way back home."

"Abed, they're cosplayers," said Troy, after examining their attire. "Probably on their way to a con."

"I'm not a cosplayer, I'm the rightful queen of the seven kingdoms," said Daenerys, bristling at the suggestion.

Troy and Abed exchanged a look, but decided to go along with it. "Cool, we'll help you find your way back to your kingdom," said Abed.

As they continued to talk, the group discovered that they shared a common interest in finding a way back to their respective homes. They spent the day exploring the city, looking for clues and asking around for any information that could help them find the portal they were looking for.

Along the way, Daenerys couldn't help but marvel at the modern technology and conveniences of this new world. "You have no idea how different this is from my world," she said. "We don't have anything like this back in Westeros."

Jon Snow, on the other hand, was more reserved, lost in his own thoughts. "I left the Night's Watch to fight a greater war," he murmured. "And now I'm stuck here."

Troy and Abed found the whole situation hilarious and started making jokes about their new companions, commenting on their clothing, appearance, and behavior.

"I don't think you guys are from around here either," said Daenerys, finally getting fed up with their teasing.

"It's cool, we're just joking around," said Troy, trying to smooth things over. "We can still help you find the portal."

Eventually, after a few minutes of searching on the beach, the group decided to feast on Mexican food. As they approached a nearby restaurant, they heard a familiar screeching noise and turned to see a small monkey racing toward them.

"Troy, that's your monkey!" exclaimed Abed.

But as they tried to reach for the monkey, they noticed a note tied to its collar. It read: "If you ever want to see your monkey again, bring me the magic diamond."

Troy let out a cry. "My monkey! It's gone!" he exclaimed.

The group immediately sprang into action, searching the fair for any signs of the missing monkey. Abed began to suspect foul play.

"I think someone kidnapped him and is holding him for ransom," Abed declared.

Daenerys and Jon exchanged looks, unsure what to make of this strange turn of events. "I've dealt with assassinations and betrayal, but monkey kidnappers? This is new," Daenerys remarked dryly.

Daenerys, desperate to find the portal back to Westeros, tried to convince Abed and Troy to help her in her quest, instead.

"Listen, guys, we need to find the portal back to our world. I can offer you men, horses, anything you need to help us on our journey," she pleaded.

Abed was intrigued, but Troy was steadfast. "Sorry, Khaleesi, we can't help you with that. We have a mission of our own. We need to find my monkey," he declared.

Danny looked incredulous. "You're seriously prioritizing a monkey over the fate of an entire kingdom?" she asked, bewildered.

Troy nodded firmly. "Yes, we are. We can't just abandon our friend like that."

Abed chimed in, "Plus, we don't even know if we'll be able to find the portal. It could take us weeks, months, even years. We can't abandon our own mission just to help you."

The two of them went into a sidebar, discussing the pros and cons of the situation. Abed was intrigued by the offer of men and horses, but Troy was more focused on finding his monkey.

"We could use the horses to find the monkey faster," Abed suggested, but Troy shook his head.

"No way, man. We need to do this on our own. Plus, I'm not sure I trust her," Troy said, eyeing Daenerys suspiciously.

Finally, they turned back to Daenerys and Jon Snow, with Abed saying, "Sorry, Khaleesi, we appreciate your offer, but we need to find the monkey first."

Daenerys let out a frustrated sigh. "Fine, we'll help you find the monkey, but then you have to help us find the portal," she agreed, her eyes glinting with determination.

As the group wandered through the vibrant streets of Mexico, they couldn't help but attract attention with their unusual clothing and Snow's sword strapped to his waist.

Passersby looked at them curiously, some even snapping pictures with their phones. Troy and Abed were in their element, soaking up the sights and sounds of the bustling city.

"This is like something out of a movie," Troy said in amazement.

Daenerys looked around, taking in the colorful buildings and lively crowds. "It's certainly different from King's Landing," she commented. Walking aimlessly, with no leads the group headed back to the Mexican restaurant. 

Jon Snow nodded in agreement. "I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be eating food that wasn't salted and preserved for the winter," he said, savoring a delicious taco.

Troy and Abed eagerly recommended their favorite Mexican dishes to the newcomers, who were quickly won over by the exotic flavors.

As the group continued their discussion, they suddenly noticed that Jeff was missing from the conversation. They turned around to see him sitting on a bench, intently staring at his phone.

"Hey Jeff, are you even paying attention to what's going on?" asked Troy.

"Hmm? Oh yeah, totally," Jeff replied absentmindedly, not taking his eyes off his screen.

"Put down the phone for a second and join the conversation," urged Abed.

Jeff reluctantly put his phone away and turned to face the group. "Uh, what's with the Halloween costume?" Jeff quipped, his eyes glued to Danny's flowing dress.

Troy shot Jeff a disapproving look. "That's not cool, man. You can't judge people based on what they're wearing."

"What's going on?" Jeff asked, intimidated by Jon’s appearance. 

Troy tried to explain, "We found these two weirdos and they turned out to be from another world or something.” Before, Troy could finish his sentence, Danny interjected, "We're trying to figure out a way back to our world." 

"Ah, gotcha," said Jeff. "But, hear me out, what if we just stayed here? Think about it: no White Walkers, no dragons, no annoying monarchs to deal with. We could just relax on the beach and drink margaritas all day."

"I don't think that's a viable option, Jeff," said Jon Snow. "We have a duty to our people, and we can't abandon them just because we're in a different world."

"But think of the tan we could get," countered Jeff.

The group rolled their eyes at Jeff's antics, but secretly they couldn't deny the appeal of a beach vacation. However, before they could further debate the matter, Jeff changed the conversation which turned to a topic that had puzzled humans for centuries - the age-old question of the chicken and the egg.

"So, which do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?" Jeff asked, taking a bite of his taco.

"I believe the egg came first," Daenerys said confidently.

"Sorry, but you're wrong," Jon interjected. "It's obviously the chicken that came first. How else could the egg have been fertilized?"

Troy and Abed, who had been listening intently, couldn't resist chiming in.

"Actually, we have a theory," Abed said, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "What if the chicken and the egg were actually created at the same time by some sort of cosmic force?"

Troy nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah, and they just sort of evolved together until they became the chicken and the egg we know today."

Troy spotted Jeff returning to texting on his phone and rolled his eyes.

"Hey man, we got a big problem. My monkey's missing," Troy said, interrupting Jeff's texting.

"What? Your monkey?" Jeff replied, putting his phone down.

"Yeah, we're trying to find him," Abed added.

"Troy, where the hell did you get a monkey?" Jeff exclaimed.

"Oh, he's my vacation buddy," Troy said, "I found him at the airport."

Jeff looked over at Daenerys and Jon, who were now engrossed in a heated debate over the best way to cook a turkey. He raised an eyebrow.

"Okay, well, good luck with that. I'll just stay out of it," Jeff said, picking up his phone again.

"But Jeff, we need your help! This is serious!" Troy pleaded.

"Serious? You lost a monkey and picked up some cosplay enthusiasts. I don't see the problem," Jeff replied, texting again.

Abed looked at Troy and then back at Jeff. "We need to find the monkey first, Jeff. We can't just leave him out there."

Troy nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we can't let Fievel fall into the wrong hands."

Jeff sighed, finally putting his phone away. "Fine, but after we find the monkey, we're finding a way back to our own universe. This is getting too weird for me."

As they continued their search for the missing monkey, Danny turned to Abed with a heavy heart. "You know, Jon is actually my nephew," she said.

Abed's eyes widened with surprise. "Really? I had no idea."

"Yeah, and it's complicated. We were never close, but then he came to me for help, and now...well, now I'm leading an army to fight for my claim to the Iron Throne," Danny explained.

Troy and Jeff exchanged a look, judging the situation. But Abed remained calm and analytical. "Wow, that's intense. Do you guys ever have family drama or anything?"

Danny gave a small chuckle. "Well, there's been a bit of tension in the past, to say the least. But we're trying to put it all behind us now."

As they discussed their respective worlds, Jeff chimed in again, "Guys, I just looked it up. The ransom for a monkey is only like 20 bucks. We could just buy a new one and call it a day."

The group collectively groaned at Jeff's lack of empathy. But amidst their frustration, they realized that maybe Jeff had a point.

Danny approached Abed, her regal bearing in full display. "Abed, you have proven yourself a loyal and worthy ally. I ask that you bend the knee and swear fealty to me as your queen."

Abed stroked his chin thoughtfully. "I don't know, Khaleesi. I have my own kingdom to think about."

Danny raised an eyebrow. "And what kingdom is that?"

Abed pointed to Troy, who was making a sandcastle nearby. "The Kingdom of Troy and Abed. We rule over all the sand in this beach."

Danny looked at Abed incredulously. "I'm offering you the chance to rule over all the kingdoms of Westeros, with armies and dragons at your disposal. And you're worried about a sandcastle?"

Abed smiled wryly. "I'm a man of simple pleasures, Khaleesi. But, if you really want my allegiance, I have one condition. I want one of your dragons."

Danny's eyes widened in surprise. "One of my dragons? Are you serious?"

Abed nodded firmly. "Yes, a dragon. For my kingdom."

Danny refuses. Abed raises a counteroffer to seal the deal. 

Danny raised an eyebrow at Abed's counteroffer. "Ride a dragon? Do you have any idea what kind of responsibility that is? Dragons are not toys, Abed."

"I understand that, but think about it," Abed replied. "I could be your dragon rider. You'd be the queen with a loyal dragon and I'd be the one who gets to ride it. That's a win-win, right?"

Daenerys considered his offer, intrigued by the idea of having another dragon rider at her side. "Alright, Abed. I'll make you a deal. You help us find the portal back to our world and prove yourself as a trustworthy ally. And if you do that, I'll consider letting you ride one of my dragons."

Abed nodded eagerly, pleased with the arrangement. "Deal. But just so we're clear, which dragon am I riding?"

Danny grinned, enjoying the playful banter. "We'll see about that, Abed. You have to earn the right to ride a dragon first."

Abed nodded, a determined look in his eyes. "You have a deal, Khaleesi. The Kingdom of Troy and Abed will rise to the challenge."

As Danny walked away, Troy ran up to Abed, excitedly asking what was happening. Abed explained the deal he had just made, and Troy's eyes lit up.

"Dude, that's awesome!" Troy exclaimed. "But, wait, what's a dragon?"

Abed rolled his eyes, wondering how he was going to explain the concept of mythical beasts to his best friend.

Just few feet away Snow found himself growing more and more confused by the conversations happening around him. When he asked someone if they had seen the monkey, they looked at him oddly and walked away.

"I don't understand," Snow muttered to himself. "Why does everyone keep calling me a weirdo?"

Abed overheard the comment and couldn't help but laugh. "It's because you're not from around here," he explained. "You're from a different world."

Snow furrowed his brow. "But I don't feel like a weirdo," he said.

Troy interjected, "Well, you are wearing a cape and carrying a sword around, man."

Snow looked down at his clothing and sword, suddenly realizing that he may have been standing out a bit in modern-day Mexico.

Jeff growing even more tired of this fiasco, stood with his arms crossed, looking out over the open ocean. "Look, guys, I know you're both eager to find a way back to your world, but have you considered the fact that maybe you're meant to be here?"

Jon and Danny exchanged glances, unsure of what Jeff was getting at.

"I mean, think about it," Jeff continued. "You're both from worlds that are full of war, and danger, and chaos. But here? You're on vacation. You can relax, enjoy the sun, the food, the culture. Maybe this is the universe's way of telling you to slow down and appreciate the good things in life."

Danny raised an eyebrow. "And what about the fact that we have kingdoms to run? Armies to lead? Dragons to ride?"

Jeff waved a hand dismissively. "Pfft, who needs all that? Look, I'm not saying you should give up on finding a way back entirely. But maybe you should take a step back, enjoy the moment, and see where this adventure takes you. You might be surprised at what you find."

Jon and Danny exchanged another look, considering Jeff's words. Maybe he was right. Maybe they were so focused on finding a way back that they were missing out on everything this new world had to offer.

But then Troy’s eyes widened as he remembered something. "But what about my monkey? We still haven't found him!"

Danny nodded, suddenly refocused on their original mission. "Right, the monkey. We can't forget about that."

Jeff rolled his eyes. "Ugh, fine. Monkey first, portal later. Let's get this over with."

Prompt: Write a short story about the main characters from game of thrones and community meeting in Mexico. Include dialogues between them and a detailed description of their surroundings and a few adventures they go on together. Add a dialogue between the characters regarding the chicken and the egg conundrum, with each of them having opposing views.

First Version:

Note: This is a work of fiction and not intended to be taken as canon.

The sun was blazing down as the main characters from Game of Thrones and Community made their way through the crowded streets of Mexico. Jeff Winger was leading the way, with Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen walking alongside him. Troy Barnes and Abed Nadir were following close behind, admiring the colorful architecture and street performers.

"I can't believe I'm on vacation with characters from a TV show," Jon Snow said, shaking his head in disbelief.

"It's not every day you get to hang out with a Khaleesi and a guy who's been brought back from the dead," Jeff said with a smirk.

As they walked, they stumbled upon a small marketplace, where they were drawn to a stall selling fresh tacos. They eagerly ordered a plate to share and sat down at a nearby table to eat.

"So, which do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?" Jeff asked, taking a bite of his taco.

"I believe the egg came first," Daenerys said confidently.

"Sorry, but you're wrong," Jon interjected. "It's obviously the chicken that came first. How else could the egg have been fertilized?"

The group argued good-naturedly over the question for a while before moving on to explore the rest of the marketplace.

Later that day, they took a boat tour along the coast, marveling at the crystal-clear water and the breathtaking rock formations. Abed filmed everything, much to the amusement of the others.

As the sun began to set, they headed to a local cantina for drinks and dancing. Troy quickly made friends with the locals, while Jon Snow showed off his dance moves with a group of enthusiastic women.

After a few too many drinks, the group stumbled back to their hotel, laughing and singing all the way.

The next day, they decided to go on a hike through the nearby mountains. As they walked, they shared stories from their respective worlds, discovering that they had more in common than they thought.

At the summit, they were rewarded with a stunning view of the surrounding countryside. They sat down to catch their breath, and Jon Snow pulled out a flask of whiskey.

"To new friends," he said, raising his flask.

"To new friends," the others echoed, clinking their glasses together.

As they made their way back down the mountain, they couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie that transcended their different worlds and backgrounds.

Maybe the chicken or the egg didn't matter after all. What mattered was the company they kept and the memories they were making.

The end.