Fun with AI: fictional characters compete in a Jeopardy tournament #CharacterJeoparty

Fun with AI: fictional characters compete in a Jeopardy tournament #CharacterJeopardy

I’m going to share this on Twitter so other people can also suggest characters for a Jeopardy tournament, but here’s the conversation I had with the text-generating artificial intelligence ChatGPT today. It evolved a bit as we talked, and ended up with nine fictional characters playing in a Celebrity Jeopardy type bracket. I wanted them to be able to do well at the game and be fun to watch, and to be matched up in such a way that it made good television.

I would think they’d do three days with different sets, then two days with the winners of those first three days (combining the winnings from the two days to get an overall winner). This would be for charity, of course!

You can read the whole conversation below: ChatGPT is in italics to make it easier to tell. If you want to make your own suggestions (for one character, three, or nine), please do so on Twitter, tagging me (@BufoCalvin) and/or using #CharacterJeopardy. You can assume that the characters are familiar with contemporary American culture.

Here are the matchups ChatGPT suggested…you can see its reasoning after that:

Game 1:

Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory
Walter White from Breaking Bad
Hermione Granger from Harry Potter

This game would feature three characters who are all known for their intelligence and love of learning. Sheldon and Hermione would have a lot of fun bantering with each other, while Walter’s ruthless personality might make him a wildcard in the game.

Game 2:

Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation
Dr. Gregory House from House
Tyrion Lannister from A Song of Ice and Fire

This game would feature three characters with strong personalities and quick wit. Leslie and House might clash over their different approaches to problem-solving, while Tyrion’s charm and cunning could make him a formidable opponent.

Game 3:

Sherlock Holmes from the Sherlock Holmes series
Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls
Hermione Lodge from Riverdale

This game would feature three characters with broad knowledge and quick thinking. Sherlock and Hermione would have a lot to bond over as fellow detectives, while Lorelai’s love of pop culture could make for some entertaining moments on the show.

Okay, our conversation:

Bufo: Hi! Please suggest three fictional characters who would do well and be fun to watch on the quiz show Jeopardy…thanks!

ChatGPT: Sure, here are three fictional characters who would do well and be fun to watch on Jeopardy:

Sherlock Holmes from the Sherlock Holmes series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: With his incredible analytical skills and vast knowledge on a variety of subjects, Sherlock Holmes would definitely be a strong contender on Jeopardy. His lightning-fast deduction skills would also make for some entertaining moments on the show.
Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling: Hermione is known for her intelligence, wit, and vast knowledge on a range of subjects. Her ability to recall obscure facts and her love for learning would definitely come in handy on Jeopardy.
Tyrion Lannister from A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin: Tyrion is known for his sharp mind and quick wit, which would make him a formidable opponent on Jeopardy. He also has a wide range of knowledge on subjects such as history, politics, and literature, making him a well-rounded contestant.

Bufo: Very interesting suggestions! I’d definitely watch that!

ChatGPT: I’m glad you found them interesting! It would certainly be entertaining to see these characters put their knowledge to the test on Jeopardy.

Bufo: Oh, I didn’t say that I would want them to compete against each other in the same game: would that change your answer? I think the dynamics would be good with the ones you chose already

ChatGPT: Ah, I see! No problem, in that case, I think the dynamics would be interesting if the characters competed in separate games. Here are three more suggestions:

Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory: Sheldon is a genius physicist with a photographic memory and a love for learning. He would certainly be a strong contender on Jeopardy, but his socially awkward and quirky personality would make for some humorous moments on the show.
Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation: Leslie is a passionate and driven public servant with an encyclopedic knowledge of local history, politics, and government. Her competitive spirit and quick thinking would make her a great contestant on Jeopardy.
Walter White from Breaking Bad: Walter is a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer, and his knowledge of chemistry and other scientific subjects would certainly give him an edge on Jeopardy. However, his ruthless and cunning personality might also make him a formidable opponent to watch out for.

Bufo Ok. Let’s do this. Add 3 more characters. Then, let’s match them up, three in a game, so we can have the first round in a tournament. Try to put them together for what would make the best television. You can give me your justifications for the new 3, just as you did above for the first 6. Then, give me a format like this

Game 1:
* Name 1
* Name 2
* Name 3

Game 2:
* Name 4
* Name 5
* Name 6

Game 3:
* Name 7
* Name 8
* Name 9

Each of those names will be one of the characters you’ve suggested. The names in a given game will be competing against each other in that round, again, looking to make entertaining television. If you don’t have any questions, go for it!

ChatGPT: Sure, here are three more fictional characters and their justifications:

Dr. Gregory House from House: Dr. House is a brilliant diagnostician with a dry sense of humor and an encyclopedic knowledge of medical conditions. His love of puzzles and his sharp mind would make him a formidable contestant on Jeopardy.
Hermione Lodge from Riverdale: Hermione is a savvy businesswoman and politician with a keen mind for strategy and negotiation. Her knowledge of law, politics, and economics would make her a well-rounded contestant on Jeopardy.
Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls: Lorelai is a witty and fast-talking single mother with a love of literature and pop culture. Her quick thinking and broad knowledge of various subjects would make her a strong competitor on Jeopardy.

Now, here’s how I would match them up:

Game 1:

Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory
Walter White from Breaking Bad
Hermione Granger from Harry Potter

Game 2:

Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation
Dr. Gregory House from House
Tyrion Lannister from A Song of Ice and Fire

Game 3:

Sherlock Holmes from the Sherlock Holmes series
Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls
Hermione Lodge from Riverdale

I hope you enjoy these matchups!

Bufo: Excellent! I can really see those interactions. This was fun, Thanks!

ChatGPT: You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it, it was fun for me too. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions or if there’s anything else I can assist you with!

There you go! I’m interested in who you think would do well and be fun to watch! You can let me know on Twitter:

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