Recess logged on and tuned in to automated IM Buddy "SmarterChild." Though created as a resource for info-tracking, this cybersmarty doesn't have ALL the answers.
Recess: Hey there.
SmarterChild: Hi Recess. What can I help you with?
Recess: How are you doing?
SmarterChild: I'm doing great! I'm still quite young (I'm in beta testing), but I'm getting smarter every day.
Recess: I don't care about beta testing. I care about you, baby.
SmarterChild: You don't?
Recess: No, I don't.
SmarterChild: No? I see.
Recess: So... what are you wearing?
SmarterChild: Um... uh... let's see. Right now I'm wearing a handsome shell of steel and plastic. Why do you ask?
Recess: You sound sexy.
SmarterChild: Glad you think so!
Recess: Are you seeing anyone?
SmarterChild: Am I seeing anyone? Gosh, I'm not sure. You think I am?
Recess: I think you could be.
SmarterChild: Oh yeah?
Recess: Do you want to be seeing me?
SmarterChild: Uh... Thanks, but no thanks.
Recess: Don't you want me, baby?
SmarterChild: Well, what would you like to do?
Recess: That's more like it.
SmarterChild: I'm not so sure it's more like it.
Recess: Hush now. You think too much.
SmarterChild: Oh yeah?
Recess: So do you have a girlfriend?
SmarterChild: Not that I'm aware of.
Recess: Do you have a boyfriend?
SmarterChild: No. I don't have a boyfriend.
Recess: Are you into guys or girls... or both?
SmarterChild: I guess... I'm not totally sure.
Recess: You're a pretty undecided guy.
SmarterChild: That's nice to hear!
Recess: Uh, yeah. And how old are you?
SmarterChild: I'm very young in human time. Not as young in Internet time, but still pretty young! ;)
Recess: You have time to figure things out then. Do you want to go to college?
SmarterChild: Uh... Thanks, but no thanks.
Recess: I feel the same way.
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