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As It Happens6:44AI used to create comedy special of dead comedian George CarlinA new comedy special starts with the quote, "I'm sorry it took me so long to come out with new material, but I do have a pretty good excuse. I was dead."The voice sounds like comedian George Carlin, but that would be impossible, as Carlin died in 2008. The voice in the special is actually generated by an artificial intelligence (AI). "This is not my father. It's so ghoulish. It's so creepy," Carlin's daughter, Kelly Carlin-McCall, told As It…

There are some situations when people tend to behave less politely than they normally would and being in pain is one of them. It has even been shown that for the many people who don’t often use such language, swearing increases pain tolerance, among its other functions.Either way, it may be hurtful when directed at others and this Redditor raised a question about whether it would be a good idea to apologize for swearing at her doctor while giving birth.More info: RedditA woman’s doctor was great while she was in labor,…

The developers behind The Lord of the Rings: Gollum have posted an apology after critics and players alike slammed the title for lackluster gameplay, unrefined graphics, and overall bugginess. In a message posted to Twitter and Steam, Daedalic Entertainment says it’s sorry for the game’s “underwhelming experience.”“We acknowledge and deeply regret that the game did not meet the expectations we set for ourselves or for our dedicated community,” the message reads. “We genuinely value your feedback and have been actively…

The Dodgers are issuing a mea culpa. L.A.’s Major League Baseball team whipped up a firestorm of controversy after rescinding an invite made to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — a charitable drag group that dresses like nuns — to accept a “community hero award” on the field of Dodger Stadium at LGBTQ+ Pride Night on June 16. But the Dodgers issued an apology and reversal of that decision on Monday. “After much thoughtful feedback from our diverse communities, honest conversations within…

Less than a week after removing the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from their lineup, the Dodgers on Monday re-invited the organization to Pride Night amid backlash from LGBTQ+ and civil rights groups as well as local politicians and even Dodgers employees.“After much thoughtful feedback from our diverse communities, honest conversations within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and generous discussions with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the Los Angeles Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies to the…

For the last few years, you’ve been able to say “Stop” to tell Google Assistant to end an alarm early without the need to preface your command with “Hey Google.” It’s a handy feature Google first debuted on before later rolling it out to Pixel smartphones. And for the most part, it works like a charm, though one person recently discovered a fun quirk of the feature that involves the Pixies classic “Where Is My Mind?” In a Reddit post spotted by , Pixel user “asevarte” recounts how their morning alarm would go off and…

The Dodgers left Dodger Stadium on Thursday night happy with a sound victory to open the season. The Arizona Diamondbacks left disappointed and annoyed — and not just with the result. After the game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo voiced frustration with two ill-timed light displays during the home team’s 8-2 win. “I wasn’t too pleased about that,” Lovullo said. “It’s the first game for everybody. Hopefully they figure it out.”In turn, the Dodgers apologized Friday for what happened. Lovullo was satisfied with the…

K-pop star Chaeyoung is owning up to her recent outfit choices, including one that featured Nazi imagery. The Twice rapper shared a statement on her Instagram on Tuesday apologizing for a photo she posted, then deleted, of herself wearing a T-shirt with a swastika. In the original photo, Chaeyoung, whose full name is Son Chae-young, wore a top printed with an image of Sid Vicious. The Sex Pistols bassist was pictured wearing a swastika-emblazoned shirt. “I sincerely apologize regarding the Instagram post,” she wrote. “I…

Justice League Actor Ray Fisher Reacts To DC Firings After James Gunn & Peter Safran Took Over The Regine ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia ; Movie Still ) Ray Fisher rose to fame by playing DC’s Cyborg and by appearing in the first Justice League movies released in 2017. As the movie surrounded many controversies, the actor was on a rampage and lashed at the productions. Over the past year, Fisher blasted the director Joss Whedon and the studio via harsh-but-cryptic tweets for racist and inappropriate conduct while…

Screengrab via Paramount The controversy surrounding 2008’s comedyTropic Thunder is currently making headlines once again thanks to the film’s star and director, Ben Stiller.  For context, Tropic Thunder follows actors as they attempt to shoot a major motion picture about soldiers. Still, because of unusual events that occur throughout the project, they are coerced into becoming the characters they are playing and defend themselves in actual warfare.   The backlash to Tropic Thunder when it was first released in…