Test Your Patience With the Boredom SImulator 3000 in Python
by tanish satpal in Circuits > Computers
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Test Your Patience With the Boredom SImulator 3000 in Python
In a world where entertainment often feels complex and demanding, sometimes a light-hearted approach can be refreshing. The following Python code offers a whimsical and silly solution to boredom. Instead of engaging users with meaningful content, it randomly generates trivial facts, riddles, and quips that are designed to amuse—or perhaps irritate. The humorous tone and intentionally pointless nature of the content make it a playful attempt to distract users looking for something to pass the time.
Supplies
All you need is a program that can process Python like Pycharm or Google Colab. I used Google Colab and will be enclosing the "Basics of Python" Colab spreadsheet for you to refer to. Now, lets begin!
Imports
• import random: This module is used to generate random selections from lists.
• import time: This module is used to introduce delays, simulating a loading experience.
Function Definition (boredom_entertainer)
This is the main function defines three lists containing amusingly useless content:
Lists of Content: Facts
These facts are stored in a list []. They contain some pointless and some useful facts to keep the viewer entertained.
Lists of Content: Riddles
These riddles are stored in a list []. They contain some pointless and some useful riddles with the answers so that the user doesn't spend too long thinking.
Lists of Content: Quips
Quips exist to annoy. So, why not add them. It does do a good job in testing one's patience.
Welcome Message
The program starts with a playful introduction that sets the tone for the absurdity:
Infinite Loop
The function enters an infinite loop using "while true" that continues until the program is forcibly stopped. In each iteration:
• Random Category Selection: Each iteration randomly selects between displaying a fact, riddle, or quip.
• Loading Quip: A random quip is printed with a simulated loading delay of 2 seconds.
• Display Content: Based on the selected category, a random fact, riddle, or quip is shown.
• Endless Experience: A 3-second delay between rounds makes the experience feel never-ending.
Execution
Finally, the function is called to initiate the process.
Conclusion
The boredom_entertainer code serves as a “silly solution” to combat boredom through its absurdity. Rather than providing substantial entertainment, it inundates users with a continuous stream of trivial content. This unique approach guarantees an experience that could evoke either laughter or irritation, proving that sometimes the simplest ideas can lead to the most memorable moments!
My google colab document for you to refer too! You can add more quips, riddles and facts in yours! Using console.clear, you can even clear the console too make it look like a loading screen! There are endless possibilities when it comes to playing a prank on your friends! Share your version of it in the "I made it" section below!
https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1JRapgvN5cfsyea6Zu8M3TeRaNvxIVjO5?usp=sharing