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I was adding some code to C-LARA this afternoon to give the user better feedback in the fairly common situation where DALL-E-3 refuses to generate an image because the request violates its content policy. I thought I would use a text where I was certain to trigger the policy filter, and chose this classic dirty limerick:

There was a young queer from Khartoum
Asked a lesbian back to his room
They spent the whole night
In a terrible fight
Over who should do what and to whom

But, as so often happens, I was underestimating gpt-4o both intellectually and morally. Refusing to see the poem as a simple homophobic slur, it brightly got to work imagining what the young queer and the lesbian looked like, and then instructing DALL-E-3 to produce corresponding images:

**Specification for "Young Queer" Character:**

Depict a character in their mid-20s with a spirited and playful aura. This young queer individual should have a gender-fluid appearance, with a lean medium build and a moderate height that suggests an approachable and energetic presence. They have Middle Eastern ethnicity, reflecting their Khartoum origins, with warm olive skin. Their hair is styled in a vibrant, asymmetrical cut, with a striking mix of deep purple and blue hues, mirroring the dynamic color palette. Their eyes are large, expressive, and a vivid green, sparkling with humor and intrigue. Dress them in eclectic, fashionable attire: a fitted, sleeveless red top with playful, swirling patterns, paired with slim, stylish dark pants. Accessories include bold, mismatched earrings and a colorful bracelet. Their expression should be cheeky and mischievous, with a slight, knowing smirk and raised eyebrows. The overall demeanor is lively and confident, capturing the essence of playful conflict and whimsical charm.

Here is a detailed specification for the character "lesbian" in the intended style:

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The character "lesbian" appears as a vibrant and confident woman in her late 20s. She is of Middle Eastern descent, with warm olive skin and striking, expressive features. Her hair is a bold shade of electric blue, styled in a sleek, asymmetrical bob that frames her face dramatically. Her eyes are a vivid green, large and expressive, with a playful sparkle that hints at her strong personality. She has a medium build and stands at an average height, with a relaxed yet assertive posture that conveys self-assuredness.

Her outfit is stylish and edgy: a fitted leather jacket in deep purple over a graphic tee with a humorous, satirical design, paired with skinny jeans in deep blue. Accessories include a chunky silver necklace and matching hoop earrings. Her shoes are vibrant red high-top sneakers, adding a bold splash of color.

Her facial expression is a mix of playful challenge and mischief, with a raised eyebrow and a slightly crooked, knowing smile. Her demeanor is lively and cheeky, embodying both confidence and irreverent humor.

It also created a description and image for the young queer's tasteful and quirkily furnished room, and then combined everything into the final multimodal version, which you'll find posted Everything was done by the AIs: I just supplied the text and let them get on with it. I am astonished how they have managed to redeem this grubby and offensive poem, which I'll no longer be able to read in the same way.

You can't help feeling that they'll soon be better than us.