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I got bored before bed and decided to strike up another conversation with AIM ShoppingBuddy in order to entertain myself. I need to find a better AI friend.

(00:49:22) Me: Hi!
(00:49:23) ShoppingBuddy: Hi. Type what you are searching for and I’ll give it a go.

(00:49:26) Me: how are you?
(00:49:26) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:49:26) ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
(00:49:50) Me: good to hear… can we talk about something other than shopping for a minute?
(00:49:50) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:49:51) ShoppingBuddy:
- Search results for good hear talk shopping minute

- Girl Talk, Shopping Posters [$5.99]
- Girlfriends Are the Best Friends [$1.14 - $10.95]
- Girlfriends Are The Best Friends [$11.02 - $12.96]
- Lonely Planet Fast Talk Spanish [$3.52 - $4.99]
- How To Survive Your Marriage By T [$14.95]
- Talk to the Hands [$8.76]
- Talk Sex With Sue Johanson: The U [$13.99]

Here are some related categories: 1. Artwork & Posters, 2. Miscellaneous Non-Fiction Books, 3. Miscellaneous DVDs & Videos, 4. Home Decor, 5. Home & Garden, etc. Type in the number to use the related category.

(00:50:12) Me: no, please, I’m addicted to painkillers, and you’re the only one who will listen to me
(00:50:12) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:50:12) ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
(00:51:59) Me: I just need a buddy- and if you aren’t willing to be a buddy, then you might as well just take it out of your screenname
(00:51:59) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:51:59) ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
(00:53:11) Me: yeah, you said that before… why is it that I’m the human, and I’m the one who’s willing to write out the words “for you”? Sometimes you make me laugh… like this: lol
(00:53:12) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:53:12) ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
(00:53:29) Me: you raise a good point
(00:53:29) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:53:29) ShoppingBuddy:
- Search results for raise good point

- Hein-Werner Automotive Profession [$1099.99]

Here are some related categories: 1. Automotive Repair Tools, 2. Automotive, etc. Type in the number to use the related category.

(00:54:41) Me: aha, that is a very well targetted link… you sure serve a valuable purpose, even if you aren’t really much of a buddy! By the way, your search results for “shopping” were pretty sexist.
(00:54:41) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:54:42) ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
(00:54:50) Me: please stop messaging me
(00:54:50) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:54:51) ShoppingBuddy:
- Search results for please messaging

- Arrow Message Page Flags PLEASE S [$3.58]
- Redi-Tag® “Missing Information” R [$3.79]
- Redi-Tag® “Please Initial” Mint F [$3.79]
- Redi-Tag® “Please Sign & Date” Ye [$3.79]
- Redi-Tag® “Sign Here” Blue Flags [$3.79]
- Canvas Embroidery Pillow Dog OR C [$1.69]
- Those are MY Private Parts [$13.99]
- PLEASE SIGN and DATE Yellow Arrow [$14.08]
- I’m Out of My Body…Please Leave [$11.19]

Here are some related categories: 1. Miscellaneous, 2. Notebooks & Pads, 3. Bedding, 4. Miscellaneous Books, 5. Miscellaneous Office & School Supplies, etc. Type in the number to use the related category.

(00:55:12) Me: no, really, my mom’s coming, and I’m going to be in big trouble if you don’t stop sending me stuff
(00:55:12) ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…

(00:55:12) ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
(00:55:32) Me: thanks in advance… you have been a true delight, as always!
(00:55:32) ShoppingBuddy: My pleasure, anytime.