IT'S International Tell A Joke Day, so we thought we'd check in on the latest developments in artificial intelligence by asking it to tell us some Carlisle-themed jokes.

International Tell A Joke Day is marked on Friday, August 16 and 'is a celebration of laughter, jokes, and good times.'

We asked AI chatbot ChatGPT to give us its 10 funniest Carlisle-themed jokes.

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It's fair to say that its attempts aren't going to be troubling the Edinburgh Fringe any time soon, with the AI leaning heavily on tropes such as sheep, the weather and traffic in its bid to get a laugh.

It's early days for this technology. With a few more years of development, maybe our humble mobile phones will be able to deliver sets worthy of the Apollo. But for now, here's what AI has come up with:

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Why don’t they play hide and seek in Carlisle?
Because good luck hiding in a place where everyone knows everyone!

How does a Carlisle resident describe a sunny day?
"It was a beautiful morning... all 10 minutes of it!"

Why did the Carlisle football team bring string to the match?
To tie the score!

What do you call a Carlisle resident with a lot of money?
A tourist!

Why did the Carlisle pigeon refuse to leave the city?
It couldn't find a better perch in the entire Lake District!

What’s the best way to scare someone from Carlisle?
Tell them there’s a big city traffic jam... with three whole cars!

Why do Carlisle folks never get lost?
Every road eventually leads to a sheep farm!

Why did the Carlisle resident go to the art gallery?
To see what buildings look like without moss!

Why is Carlisle so peaceful?
The sheep outnumber the people, and they’re not much for conversation!

Why do Carlisle residents carry an umbrella on sunny days?
Just in case the weather changes its mind... again!