Monday, 19 May 2025

The Olympic 110m Hurdles Final by ChatGPT

Scene: The 110m hurdles final. The crowd is on the edge of their seats, ready for the most bizarre race in Olympic history. The competitors? A Dalek, Donald Trump, and George Costanza. The hurdles are set, but the question is... can they even clear them?


ANNOUNCER:
Welcome to the 110m hurdles final, where three very different competitors are about to race in the most... unique event of the games. We have the Dalek, who might have trouble even understanding the concept of a hurdle; Donald Trump, who insists on declaring victory before the race has even begun; and George Costanza, who—well, let’s just say we have no idea what’s going to happen.


Cut to: The starting line. The Dalek is poised, looking absolutely certain that it’s ready for a race—except, of course, that its legs are stationary and mechanical, making hurdling... a challenge. Trump, adjusting his suit and combing his hair one last time, is chatting with a few imaginary onlookers. George Costanza is already sweating. He looks like he’d rather be anywhere but here.


START SIGNAL:
BEEP!


The Dalek, true to form, has no idea how to jump over a hurdle. It lurches forward, but instead of attempting to clear the first hurdle, it simply attempts to smash right through it.

DALEK
(shouting in robotic fury)
EXTERMINATE THE HURDLES! EXTERMINATE ALL OBSTACLES!


Trump, naturally, starts strong, taking an exaggerated, almost comical first leap over the hurdle. But his form is, let’s say, less than graceful. His arms are flailing, and he’s already looking for cameras to wave to. As he approaches the second hurdle, he slows down dramatically, remembering he’s “definitely the best at this.”

TRUMP
(yelling to the crowd)
This is so easy. Look at me, folks! Nobody jumps like I do. I’ll tell you, nobody! I’m great at hurdles, just like I’m great at everything else.


Meanwhile, George Costanza, whose form is truly abysmal, is already at the first hurdle. Instead of leaping over it, he awkwardly tries to climb over it, getting his legs tangled. His face is a mask of pure panic as he stumbles forward.

GEORGE
(shouting as he stumbles)
What is this? What am I doing here? I can't do this! I should've stayed at my desk!


The Dalek, continuing its obliteration of every hurdle in its path, crashes through the third one with a resounding clang, continuing its path of mechanical destruction.

DALEK
(proudly, as if it’s performing admirably)
OBSTACLES WILL BE EXTERMINATED! NO HURDLE CAN STAND AGAINST ME!


Trump, by now, has slowed down so much that the only thing fast about him is his mouth. He’s more concerned with making sure the crowd sees his "amazing" performance than actually clearing the hurdles. By the time he reaches the fourth hurdle, he’s barely jumping over it, and he seems to be narrating his entire life story to anyone within earshot.

TRUMP
(to an imaginary audience)
You know, I once jumped over a much bigger hurdle in life, folks. Bigger than this. No one knows hurdles better than me. I should get a medal for even showing up, honestly.


Meanwhile, George Costanza, who’s now completely lost in the race, is trying to clear the fifth hurdle, but his momentum is completely off. His entire body is now caught halfway over it.

GEORGE
(yelling, as he struggles to free himself)
Oh God, help me! Why do I do this to myself? I hate hurdles! I hate everything!


ANNOUNCER:
And we’re approaching the final stretch, folks! The Dalek is still determined to destroy every hurdle in its path, Trump is—well, he’s still narrating his experience, and George Costanza? Well, he’s having a meltdown. It’s safe to say that no one is performing to their expected standard today!


As the race nears the final hurdles, it’s clear that the Dalek is about to “win” simply by destroying everything in its path. Trump, still far behind, is now taking a victory lap before even reaching the finish line, and George Costanza is stuck on the final hurdle, halfway over it, screaming for help.

TRUMP
(slowing down, arms wide open, calling to the crowd)
I’m winning! Just wait! I’m going to finish this so well, it’s going to be amazing. You’re all going to love it!


Cut to: The Dalek, which has now cleared the final hurdle simply by bulldozing through it. It’s technically “won,” but there’s no one left to care. Trump is still waving to the crowd, and George is yelling out in frustration as his body is caught on the last hurdle.


ANNOUNCER:
And there we have it, folks. In the most unconventional 110m hurdles final in history, the Dalek emerges victorious—though, if we’re being honest, it didn’t really jump over any hurdles. Trump... well, Trump didn’t quite finish, but he’s still convinced he’s the winner. And George Costanza, well, he’s stuck, still in the middle of the final hurdle. An unforgettable race, to say the least.


Cut to: George Costanza, now nearly in tears, still stuck on the final hurdle, muttering to himself.

GEORGE
(in a resigned tone)
This is it. This is the rest of my life. Trapped in a race I can’t win...


THE END.