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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
I Asked ChatGPT To Roast My Credit Card Habits — and Its Advice Might Actually Save Me Money
Sometimes, you just need to have a good laugh at yourself, and ChatGPT can provide that. Recently, people have been asking ChatGPT to roast everything from how they look at work to their Instagram feeds. ChatGPT attacked one user's Instagram with 'Blurry night shots of a fair? Classic. I hope the funnel cake was worth it because this shot sure wasn't.' Harsh. Most of it is in good fun, but sometimes ChatGPT can illuminate something about yourself that you might not be the most proud of and want to change, like your financial habits. Personally, I've been leaning a little too much on my credit card lately after taking a few trips, and should probably get my budget back on track. Learn More: Consider This: I decided to be brave and ask ChatGPT to roast my credit card habits, hoping it would make my overspending seem a little less serious, and maybe even help me out. Here's what it had to say. First, I asked ChatGPT to roast my credit card habits, as if it might already have been tracking me in some way (I mean, that doesn't seem that far out of the realm, does it?) and it replied: 'Absolutely — hit me with the details first! I need to know your credit card habits (e.g., how often you use it, whether you carry a balance, if you pay late, what you're buying, etc.) so I can roast you properly and help you improve them, too.' Ugh. Okay. I guess I have to be vulnerable. I replied: 'I use my credit card a few times a week. I do have a balance of about $1,000 that I'm working to pay off. I never pay late and usually pay way over the minimum.' What came next was honestly heartwarming? I didn't know a robot would make me feel better about myself? Read Next: ChatGPT started by saying, 'Alright, let's break it down — gentle roast style, because honestly? You're doing way better than most.' Okay, thank you so much! But, I knew the worst was yet to come. So, I let ChatGPT tear my habits apart. 'So you're out here using your credit card a few times a week like it's a loyalty punch card at your favorite coffee shop, huh? But at least you've got the good sense not to treat the minimum payment like it's a suggestion from a shady friend. Respect. 'A $1,000 balance isn't the worst financial sin, but it's like keeping a raccoon in your living room: manageable for now, but don't let it get comfortable. 'And the fact that you never pay late? Chef's kiss. You're the responsible mess we all aspire to be.' The loyalty punch card may have hit a little too close to home, as I have used it to buy a lot of coffees this week, but ChatGPT did make me feel better about my balance, and the fact that I pay on time. It's the little wins, you know? I've never seen a 'Comedy Central Roast' where the comedians followed up their insults with suggestions on how to improve, so this was a welcome twist. After the roasting wrapped up, ChatGPT gave the following tips in a friendly, emoji-accompanied list: Paying above the minimum = [Three hand-clapping emojis] Never missing a payment = [Flex emoji] credit score gold Just focus on knocking that balance down steadily — and if possible, stop adding to it while you're paying it off. Overall, not too bad of a roast, and I got solid advice out of it. Maybe I should ask ChatGPT to roast my cooking next so I stop making barely edible dinners. More From GOBankingRates 4 Housing Markets That Have Plummeted in Value Over the Past 5 Years 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth This article originally appeared on I Asked ChatGPT To Roast My Credit Card Habits — and Its Advice Might Actually Save Me Money Sign in to access your portfolio
TimesLIVE
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
JJ Tabane, Londie London and more talk about Helen Zille's Roast
Whether it is her hard-hitting journalism or the indelible mark she has left in South Africa's politics, DA federal chair Helen Zille has become known for her approach to public affairs and media. Never afraid to jump in front of the camera with viral stars and meme kings and queens, May 16 will see her survive her first Comedy Central Roast. From Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff to US President Donald Trump, the Roasts have been a popular stage for big-name Hollywood figures and has-beens alike, who are honoured for their achievements through insult comedy. Speaking to Zille on the event's red carpet, TimesLIVE asked whether this was her downplaying some of the contentious and divisive remarks made in the past that have offended many in and out of politics. Zille said she was more than keen to leave people feeling hot under the collar. 'I'm here to ruffle some more feathers. I'm here to take feather-ruffling to the next level,' she said. We spoke to a stars who will take to the stage to find out what they think about Zille's upcoming Roast. NAMBITHA BEN-MAZWI I think this is a smart rebrand. We get to see a side of her that is more likeable for the target audience, which is us, the youth. Politics is very serious and there's a lot we can get into, but I try not to get into it publicly. These are my dinner-party conversations. However, I think it's a very smart strategy and after tonight I think there will be a huge audience that follows her and sees her in a different light. I see the Martha Stewart strategy here. It will be a rebrand and you won't see it coming. JJ TABANE She has to account for the things she's said. My view is that her tongue is a double-edged sword. That's what I'll be taking the Mickey out of. PRINCE DUBE Tumi Morake on the red carpet at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival in Sandton. Image: Thapelo Morebudi If Donald Trump or Justin Bieber can be roasted, who is Helen? You know what? After this, can we get Cyril [Ramaphosa]? Even Jacob Zuma, we are here for it. TUMI MORAKE What makes it great — and we've watched a lot of American ones — we want somebody who is on top of people's minds and they've affected people one way or another. They have a large body of work and with Helen we had to cut down on the things we want to talk about. She is the perfect fit for this. LONDIE LONDON All I can say is you guys need to look out for this Roast. Nothing is going to be downplayed. Everything about Helen is out there, so she can be roasted about it. That auntie has a lot of issues, from the things she did in the 2010s to her issues with Zuma. It will be an interesting Roast.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Snoop Dogg reveals surprise new LP was inspired by Trump inauguration backlash: ‘Playin' with my reputation'
Snoop Dogg is barking back at the haters. The beloved rapper faced backlash after he performed at the Crypto Ball during President Trump's inauguration in January. But the 'Drop It Like It's Hot' MC turned the controversy into creativity, inspiring his surprise new LP 'Iz It a Crime?' that drops on Thursday. Advertisement 5 'I felt like there was a lot of unanswered questions over the past six months,' said Snoop Dogg about his surprise new album 'Iz It a Crime?' that was previewed at Manhattan's Prive House. Chuck Robinson 5 President Trump and Snoop attended the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump in 2011. FilmMagic 'That's why I made this album,' Snoop, 53, told the crowd at an intimate private event at Prive House in Manhattan on Wednesday, where he previewed his new album and short film. Advertisement He then spit some lyrics in response to those who have been blasting him and questioning his credibility: 'Too many n—-s playin' with my reputation/Step on my turf, you need an invitation.' Snoop said that the album's title, 'Iz It a Crime?' was inspired by what he was going through as he lost fans, including over 500,000 Instagram followers. 'I felt like there was a lot of unanswered questions over the past six months,' he said. 'And I just wanted to answer them through my music. 'It's therapy for me to be able to express myself [through] my art,' he added of the LP, which features collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell and Sexyy Red. 'Therapeutically, I was able to get off some answers that may have people trying to figure out where I'm going from here.' Advertisement 5 'I don't just make music to make music,' said Snoop Dogg at Prive House. 'I do it when I feel it's necessary.' hijo shot it On Thursday morning, Snoop again addressed the Trump inauguration backlash when he appeared on 'The Breakfast Club' radio show. 'I don't represent the Republican Party. I don't represent the Democratic Party. I represent the gangster party. Period,' he said, adding that the 30-minute DJ set booking wasn't an endorsement of Trump but rather a deal made with longtime business partner — and crypto czar — David Sacks. 'It was a crypto play meant to bring resources back to the hood,' Snoop said. 'That was the mission.' Advertisement Although he has been busy with everything from acting as a special commentator at the Summer Olympics last year to serving as a coach on 'The Voice,' Snoop is still passionate about making music. 5 Snoop Dogg met up with Busta Rhymes at Prive House for the private preview of Snoop's new album and short film. Chuck Robinson He released his album 'Missionary' in December, then followed that with a gospel LP, 'Altar Call,' which dropped just a few weeks ago. 'That came out for my mother's birthday, in the spirit of my mother,' Snoop spoke about his mom, Beverly Tate, who passed away in 2021, to the Prive House audience. 'When she transitioned, her spirit became my spirit. So this is what she spread, the word. 'And doing life and things in her name and her spirit, I chose that opportunity to do that … It was good for the heart, it was good for the spirit.' 5 Snoop Dogg was interviewed by Brian ' Miller at the NYC private preview of the rapper's new album and short film. Chuck Robinson Snoop also bought Death Row Records — the label that launched him to stardom with 1993's 'Doggystyle' — in 2022. But he no longer wants the label to be associated with 'negative characteristics' such as gang violence. Advertisement And while he will be supporting other artists signed to his roster, Snoop is still very much inspired to make his own music, with three albums released in the span of five months. 'I'm to the point in my career now where … I don't just make music to make music,' he said. 'I do it when I feel it's necessary, when I feel like it's a void missing with my sound, my voice.'
