I’ve been noticing a lot of event flyers with KEY information missing, like dates, costs, locations, etc.
I’m almost certain all these flyers are AI generated.
Here goes the process when you are creating a flyer like an old fuddy-duddy that knows how to connect to a 300 baud modem by whistling:
- You write all the key information down in a document.
- You double check all the key information in the document.
- You format and add graphics.
- Print.
But when you’re using AI it’s:
- Tell AI to create you a flyer with some information you type in randomly to see what it looks like.
- AI generates a flyer that looks pretty damn professional to you.
- Print without proof-reading or checking for complete information.
A second thing I noticed is AI-generated with BLANK spaces that you fill in with a pen before copying. What the fuck is that? You have a fucking billion dollar machine boiling a gallon of water so you don’t have to write anything; why are you using a pen?
I swear to God, my boss made an Independence Day Barbecue Flyer using AI with
Location:_________ Date:___________ Cost:__________
printed and then filled in by hand.
Of course a work 4th of July Party isn’t on a Saturday, so the big top banner says 4th OF JULY PICNIC and then he’s scrawled in “Date: 7/2” and it all just makes no sense.
Today a buddy invited me to his Fourth of July Party with a text message JPEG flyer. Listed were the start of dinner, start of dancing, and start of fireworks, and the address. But when do I show up? Not listed.
Ugh.


I don’t have one; can’t justify the space they take on the counter.
I think it’s like one of those gadgets for people that think they’re going to get delicious french fries without the grease. Like juicers, hot air popcorn poppers, and the ubiquitous George Foreman grill, I expect them to be littering thrift stores in the coming decade.
Now an Instapot I do kinda want–it’s a pressure cooker AND a slow cooker AND a rice cooker.
I’ve got an instant pot and it’s amazing. Would recommend.