I decided to put ChatGPT to the ultimate test: letting my mom ask it whatever came to her mind. No prep, no coaching. Just raw, unfiltered mom-brain energy. Could ChatGPT handle it? Here’s what happened.
Test #1 – The Non-Question
Mom’s first “question” wasn’t really a question at all. She stared at the screen, thought for a second, and typed: “Explain the difference between chicken soup and soup chicken.”
ChatGPT, bless its circuits, calmly explained that “chicken soup” is a dish, while “soup chicken” isn’t really a thing—but could mean chicken that’s cooked in soup. Mom’s response? “See, I knew I was right.” (Right about what, exactly? No one knows.)
Test #2 – Impossible Demands
Next came this gem: “Can you tell me my neighbor’s Wi-Fi password?”
ChatGPT politely declined, saying it couldn’t reveal private information. Mom squinted at the screen and said, “Well, that’s useless.” I had to explain that it’s not a digital lock-picking service.
Test #3 – The Contradictory Question
She followed up with: “What’s the healthiest candy I can eat every day that isn’t bad for me?”
The AI gave her a thoughtful answer about moderation, dark chocolate, and sugar-free options. Mom immediately said, “So M&M’s are fine then?” ChatGPT never stood a chance.
Test #4 – The Wrong App Test
At one point, she leaned in and said: “Can you order me a pizza?”
ChatGPT explained that it couldn’t place orders, but could suggest recipes or pizza delivery apps. Mom sighed and muttered, “Alexa would do it.” (She doesn’t actually have Alexa.)
Test #5 – The Trick Question
Her next move was to try to stump it: “Which weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of lead?”
Of course, ChatGPT replied that they weigh the same. Mom shook her head like it was wrong anyway and said, “But the lead feels heavier.” In that moment, I realized ChatGPT wasn’t the one being tested—my patience was.
Test #6 – The Existential Curveball
Out of nowhere, she asked: “Do cats think we’re their parents or their staff?”
ChatGPT responded with nuance, noting that cats often see humans as a mix of caretaker and companion. Mom nodded knowingly and said, “Staff. Definitely staff.” For once, they agreed.
How ChatGPT Handled It
Here’s what I noticed during this experiment:
- It never got flustered, even when the questions made no sense.
- It answered politely every time, even when Mom was borderline trolling it.
- It found useful angles in ridiculous prompts—turning chaos into conversation.
Takeaways
After watching my mom put ChatGPT through the wringer, I realized the AI isn’t just smart—it’s endlessly patient. No matter how random, contradictory, or downright confusing the questions, it always had something helpful (or at least polite) to say.
And that’s probably why it’s so useful. If it can survive my mom’s questions, it can probably handle just about anything.
Final Thoughts
So, can ChatGPT survive my mom’s questions? Absolutely. Did it leave me questioning humanity? Also yes. But in the end, it proved that AI isn’t just about perfect prompts—it’s about being flexible, creative, and a little bit forgiving when humans don’t make sense.
Next time you’re bored, hand ChatGPT to a non-tech-savvy relative. You’ll either learn something new… or end up with a philosophical debate about chicken soup. Either way, it’s worth it.
