Memphis on the internet.
Happy Birthday
City leaders remembered the city’s birthday last week in a Facebook post that read, “It’s true, we were founded on this day in 1819 (and we’re told we don’t look a day over 200). Starting as a quiet little spot along the mighty Mississippi, we grew, and grew, and grew into this amazing place so many of you call home today.”
Great Pyramids
The MEMernet celebrated the world’s greatest pyramids in a meme making the rounds last week. Only one of the pyramids has waders and turkey fryers, though.
MemGPT
Lauren Korleski asked ChatGPT last week to craft a Memphis-correct message to someone, asking them to come to work on time. Success? You be the judge:
“Hey there, buddy! Listen up, ’cause I got somethin’ important to tell ya. We need you to hightail it to work on time, no dilly-dallyin’. Time is tickin’ and we can’t afford no tardiness, y’hear? So, lace up them boots, grab a cup o’joe, and hustle your way to the workplace pronto. We’re countin’ on ya to be here and give it your all. Don’t keep us waitin’ like a slowpoke on Beale Street. See ya bright and early, partner!”