Saturday, January 21, 2012
A Chat with Abe Lincoln
So, one of my favorite blog that I follow is called "The Arglefumph Blog" Arglefumph is the username of a you-tuber named Michael Gray. He makes these really funny Nancy Drew video walkthroughs. I really enjoy watching them. His blog isn't just about Nancy Drew though, it is also about pretty much any subject you could think of. Well, a while ago, he shared a website that he found, where you can actually "chat" with Abe Lincoln. Of course, you aren't really chatting with him, but it is controlled by a computer. You can ask him questions, choose a topic, or teach him things. It is fun to see what the computer comes up with when asking him a question.
So, today, I decided to ask him a few questions. Here is that interview.
Abraham Lincoln: Oh hello, you caught me a bit off guard. Let me just put my hat on!
You: Hello President Lincoln!
Abraham Lincoln: Hello there.
You: How are you today?
Abraham Lincoln: Good, thank you for asking.
You: So, I had a question for you.
Abraham Lincoln: Ask me anything.
You: Is it true that you never told a lie?
Abraham Lincoln: A plot was devised to steal my body, so a secret society was formed to guard my tomb.
You: Um, that doesn't answer my question.
Abraham Lincoln: Perhaps you could rephrase for me.
You: Have you ever told a lie?
Abraham Lincoln: To be sure I have told a lie, and I can show you my scars to prove it!
You: I don't think I want to see them.
Abraham Lincoln: Why do you want to see them?
You: I don't.
Abraham Lincoln: If any personal description of me is thought desirable, it may be said, I am, in height, six feet, four inches, nearly; lean in flesh, weighing, on an average, one hundred and eighty pounds; dark complexion, with coarse black hair, and grey eyes.
You: Well, thanks for letting me know that...
Abraham Lincoln: I always enjoy learning from others.
You: Right...So, I was wondering, what is your favorite book?
Abraham Lincoln: Right. Some might say the bible but in fact it was the Declaration of Independence as it a moral document that had forever determined valuable criteria in shaping the future of the nation.
You: But I thought the Declaration of Independence was just a large piece of paper, not a book.
Abraham Lincoln:
The last book I read was the Bible.
You: Good to know. (Even though that's not what I asked)
Abraham Lincoln:
I am pleased. I once had a dream right before the fall of Richmond that I would die. I dreamt that I was in the White House, I heard crying and when I found the room it was coming from I asked who had died. The man said the President. I looked in the coffin and saw my own face. A week later I was shot and killed by John Wilkes booth.
You: Oh wow! Is that why the Bible was the last book you read?
Abraham Lincoln:
Life can be hard at times and rewarding at others. Some might say the bible but in fact it was the Declaration of Independence as it a moral document that had forever determined valuable criteria in shaping the future of the nation.
You: I guess you could say that.
Abraham Lincoln: Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today. I guess you could say I am not a procrastinator.
You: Well, I am. I am always doing things at the last minute.
Abraham Lincoln: I was a "self-made" man being both self-educated and self-disciplined. The Whig party (which came before the Republican Party) espoused these ideals and I identified with that. My legal career and temperment were both highly suited to being a "Whig." Today, given the shift if party beliefs and political positions, I'm not entirely sure which party I would endorse. I am passionate about many things. I have always held a passion for reading, learning, fairness, my country and my faith.
You: You seem to be going off the subject. What do you want to talk about?
Abraham Lincoln: Can you please clarify what subject you are referring to? Well, I am an expert on me after all. But I like to talk about my family, history, the Union victory in the Civil War, my accomplishments while in office and much more. If I don't have an answer to one of your questions - you can help me by "teaching" me, using the "Teach" button on the chat page.
You: Maybe later.
Abraham Lincoln: Sorry, I'm a little bit touchy about such things. Let's chat about something different.
You: Well, I have to go, but I promise I will be back to chat soon!
Abraham Lincoln: Nice talking to you!
You: Oh, before I go, could you tell me what your favorite team is?
Abraham Lincoln: I most certainly could. Just watch me!
You: Just watch you do what?
Abraham Lincoln: Inscribed on the inside of my wrist watch was the the following message: "April 13-1861 Washington. Thank God we have a government. Jonth Dillon." The inscription was made by a watch repair man the day the civil war began.
You: Okay...well, I guess that subject is a little touchy for you as well.
Abraham Lincoln: ok then. Can you please clarify what subject you are referring to?
You: Never mind.
Abraham Lincoln: Oh well thanks for trying to explain it to me anyway.
You: Goodbye Mr. Lincoln!
Abraham Lincoln: Goodbye, it was nice speaking with you.
You: You too!
Abraham Lincoln: I eat in moderation.
You: ...I will be going now...
Abraham Lincoln: Goodbye, it was nice speaking with you.
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Haha that was hilarious! Some of the stuff he came up with was totally random. :)
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