I Forced AI To Make Offensive Movie Trailers
Entertainment
Introduction
I've always dreamed of becoming a pilot, but not just any pilot—an acrobatic pilot. This summer, I'm attempting my biggest challenge yet: flying between the triplet towers and making it out alive. You might have encountered AI-generated Disney posters online—those whimsical, often absurd creations that reimagine beloved characters. But have you ever wondered what these concepts would look like as real movies? Today, I'm using an AI video generator to create three somewhat offensive, fake Disney movie trailers, including "Finding D Queso" and "This Is America." My only rule? I must extend each trailer until I reach the maximum duration limit.
Finding D Queso
Let's start with the trailer for "Finding D Queso." The plot revolves around a young boy whose father abandons him to get milk. I won’t specify the race of the characters to avoid any implications of racism; let's leave that up to the AI. As the movie escalates, we’re aiming for a classic three-act structure with a climactic fight scene against a villain.
While waiting for that trailer to generate, I moved on to the trailer for "Finding D Queso." In this unique take, the protagonist takes on the persona of a chunky superhero named Queso. He is initially portrayed as overweight but somehow becomes even fatter, positioning him against Arnold Schwarzenegger, who acts as the villain. The trailers, of course, require creativity for character development; we envision a scene where Queso, who is described as an obese man with ginger hair and a beard, undergoes a transformation.
As we journey into "This Is America," the storyline centers on a character unjustly arrested by police officers—the villains of this narrative. Again, I’m steering clear of specifying their race to avoid complications. I just focus on using an AI generator to depict this scenario creatively.
The AI Experience
Upon running the first trailer for "Finding Dad," I was surprised to see the AI’s interpretation, which included a scene reminiscent of “Plants vs. Zombies.” In these early frames, the father sneaks away while the son remains oblivious. To build tension, I added an inciting incident—a slap from the father to the son—to accentuate the strain in their relationship. The AI choices were unpredictable yet interesting, leading to some distinctively weird visuals.
Moving back to “Finding D Queso," the AI quickly generated visuals that appeared to pull from different media, yielding a character akin to a "Clash of Clans" figure. I wanted to establish Queso’s villain in the form of Arnold Schwarzenegger as he bulldozes a fast-food outlet, triggering Queso’s motivation to retaliate.
As I continued with the AI experiment, the attempts to generate the "This Is America" trailer led to some confused narratives; characters would be depicted as friends rather than adversaries, which diluted the intended tension. The aim was to show police brutality and the societal implications thereof, yet these scenes were generating odd camaraderie instead.
Eventually, for the “Finding Dad” trailer, I decided that the son would age and harbor resentment towards the father, driving him to seek vengeance. The AI depicted a compelling visual of the relationship’s emotional depth, albeit in unpredictable ways.
Comparisons and Conclusions
All three movie trailers highlighted the chaotic nature of AI interpretations, often veering into the absurd while still managing to extract thematic undercurrents about family bonds, crime, and the quest for justice. “Finding Dad” depicted endless tree growth, serving as a metaphor for the son’s fruitless search. Meanwhile, Queso’s conflict with himself exemplified inner battles against societal expectations.
The AI, while fascinating, lacked consistency, often providing humorous or nonsensical takes that mired the storytelling. Despite the initial concept of creating deep narratives, the results ultimately result in strangely lighthearted content, juxtaposed with the serious themes I wanted to explore.
In conclusion, my foray into forcing AI to produce these offensive yet absurd movie trailers revealed both the chaotic creativity and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in storytelling.
Keywords
- AI-generated trailers
- Offensive movie concepts
- Finding Dad
- Finding D Queso
- This Is America
- Family dynamics
- Police brutality
- Absurd humor
FAQ
Q: What inspired you to create these AI-generated movie trailers?
A: My inspiration came from a lifelong desire to be an acrobatic pilot, combined with curiosity about AI's creative capabilities in generating absurd yet meaningful narratives.
Q: What is the premise of "Finding D Queso"?
A: It tells the story of a young boy abandoned by his father, intertwined with themes of family bonds and personal battles, with humor infused through the character Queso, a chunky superhero.
Q: Were there any issues with the AI-generated content?
A: Yes, the AI sometimes produced confusing visuals and odd interactions between characters, resulting in narratives that often strayed from the intended themes.
Q: How does the "This Is America" trailer differ from the others?
A: It focuses on police interactions and societal issues, showcasing characters unfairly arrested, but often diverges into humor rather than confronting the serious themes intended.
Q: What did you learn from this experiment?
A: I learned that while AI can be creative, it may struggle with coherence and the deeper themes of storytelling, resulting in unexpectedly humorous outcomes.