I asked ChatGPT to write an SNL sketch

This week, there was an article in the New York Times about Alan Alda using ChatGPT to write a scene based on a classic M*A*S*H episode.

That gave me an idea. Here is what I asked ChatGPT.

Write me this SNL Weekend Update scene: Roseanne Roseannadanna answers a letter from a Mr. Richard Feder of Fort Lee, NJ, who writes in with the question: What is ChatGPT? Should I be afraid to use ChatGPT? Will ChatGPT try to take over my life? Jane Curtin disparages the advice – and Roseanne. Roseanne finishes by singing a song written by her computer programmer aunt, Joanna Roseannadanna.

Here is what ChatGPT wrote for me:

[Opening music plays as the camera shows the Weekend Update news desk, where Roseanne Roseannadanna is sitting, holding a letter in her hand.]

Roseanne: [clears throat] Alright, we’ve got another letter here from a Mr. Richard Feder of Fort Lee, New Jersey. And he writes, “Dear Roseanne Roseannadanna, what is ChatGPT? Should I be afraid to use ChatGPT? Will ChatGPT try to take over my life?”

[Roseanne puts down the letter and leans into the camera.]

Roseanne: Well, Richard, first of all, let me tell you, ChatGPT is not some kind of monster that’s going to take over your life. It’s just a tool to help you with whatever you need. So don’t be afraid to use it!

[Jane Curtin rolls her eyes and interrupts.]

Jane: Oh, come on, Roseanne. You can’t seriously believe that. ChatGPT is just another way for big tech companies to spy on us and control our every move.

[Roseanne looks at Jane, clearly annoyed.]

Roseanne: [sarcastically] Oh, yeah, because Google, Facebook, and Twitter haven’t been doing that for years.

[Jane shakes her head and crosses her arms.]

Jane: [disparagingly] Well, at least they don’t pretend to be helpful like ChatGPT does.

[Roseanne ignores Jane’s comment and turns back to the camera.]

Roseanne: Now, before I go, I want to share a little song with you all. It was written by my Aunt Joanna Roseannadanna, who just happens to be a computer programmer.

[Roseanne clears her throat and begins to sing, off-key.]

Roseanne: Oh, ChatGPT, you’re my favorite AI. You answer my questions, and you never tell a lie. You help me with my work and my daily strife. Oh, ChatGPT, you’re the best thing in my life.

[Jane puts her head in her hands, and the camera fades to black.]