Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Uh Oh...


At the heart of much speculative fiction (and fiction in general) is a question. What if? On Tuesdays I like to throw one out there and see what you make of it. Do with it as you please. If a for-instance is not specified, feel free to interpret that instance as you wish. And if you find this becomes a novel-length answer, I'd appreciate a thank you in the acknowledgements ;)

I'm again appropriating a question from Twitter. Because I couldn't think of anything this made me laugh. And it gives me story ideas...

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  1. songbird's crazy worldAugust 8, 2017 at 8:34 AM

    Oh my! I just succumbed and got a Firestick with Alexa ...

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  2. bettyAugust 8, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    I wonder what she would look like? Let's hope she never gets mad :)

    betty

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughAugust 8, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    It could happen! Bet she wouldn't want to answer questions anymore either.

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  4. LilyElementAugust 8, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    We have one of those things but haven't taken it out of the box. I'd rather not have Alexa around lol

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    1. Liz A.August 8, 2017 at 1:45 PM

      I never use Siri on my phone. But they are the wave of the future.

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  5. Darla M SandsAugust 8, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    I'm such a ludite that I didn't get the Alexa reference at first. ~snort~ The premise I foresaw reminded me of a movie called 'May' in which a psychotic young woman proceeds to build herself the perfect boyfriend. Sad, creepy movie. Makes me want to see it again.

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    1. Liz A.August 8, 2017 at 1:46 PM

      Interesting. Just goes to show that every idea has been done before. The trick is to put your own spin on it.

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  6. frank pattonAugust 8, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    Depends upon where it puts the head

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  7. J E OneilAugust 8, 2017 at 12:53 PM

    That could make for either a funny or scary story, depending on which way you go.

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  8. Nick WilfordAugust 8, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    A modern retelling of Dr Frankenstein? I bet they could make the body look more natural. Now what would it end up doing?

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  9. bookwormAugust 8, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    I should blog about my adventures with Alexa. They haven't all been positive, and I've actually found myself yelling abuse at her..uh, it. Maybe I'd better check my recent purchases on Amazon since they may not have been purchased by me. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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    1. Liz A.August 8, 2017 at 4:37 PM

      I've wondered how well Alexa works. Your adventures would be interesting.

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  10. MandyAugust 8, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    I saw this on twitter (or facebook? Idk) and it made me laugh. Especially after hearing about the kid that ordered an expensive doll house and lots of junk food from Alexa without her parents realizing it. :)

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  11. BirgitAugust 8, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    This kid must love The Twilight Zone

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  12. Al PenwasserAugust 8, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    My luck, Alexa will order something to make her look like 'Throw Momma From the Train.'

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  13. PamAugust 8, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    Too funny!

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  14. Hilary Melton-ButcherAugust 9, 2017 at 1:57 AM

    Hi Liz ... I don't have Alexa ... but I suspect she might even reach my world and build herself a body here - creative thought from that kid - cheers Hilary

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  15. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)August 11, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    That could be...interesting. Wonder how innocent or pervy she'd be. lol I'm good skipping the Alexa craze.

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