Just Look At These Points To Pick Fresh, Juicy Watermelons!-gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20-prompt2
by Gemini
10 min read
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbioIyMoN4
Table of Contents
Verse 1
The provided text, a YouTube video transcript from the "Tracy Tips" channel, offers practical advice on how to select a ripe, juicy watermelon. The tone is instructional, friendly, and aims to empower the viewer with simple, actionable knowledge to avoid common disappointments when buying fruit. It highlights six key indicators: rind color (deep green, dull matte), the ground spot (deep yellow/slightly orange), vein patterns (dark, thick, clear lines), tapping sound (hollow, resonant "boom boom"), weight (heavier for its size), and the navel (small, tightly closed). The video emphasizes that these tips are easy to remember and use, suggesting that applying a systematic approach will yield consistent results.
**Form:** Limerick sequence (20 limericks)
**Commentator:** Scott Adams
**Rhyme Scheme:** AABBA
**Meter:** Anapestic (often trimeter for A lines, dimeter for B lines)
**Techniques:** Dry wit, cynical observations on human behavior (specifically, the illusion of expertise and relying on flawed systems), direct address, and a slight undercurrent of "I told you so." Adams's philosophy often critiques common sense and highlights systems over individual goals, which aligns with the video's systematic approach to watermelon picking versus relying on vague notions or "luck." His style is often characterized by a persuasive, albeit cynical, view of human nature and societal processes. He has often satirized the "Dilbert Principle," where incompetence is promoted to management to minimize damage, and here, the "expert" melon-picker might be just as incompetent.
**Watermelon Wisdom: A Cynical Guide, by Adams**
A shopper, quite often a dupe,
Would blindly just pick from the group.
"It looks quite profound!"
As it thumped with no sound,
Then bit, and made a sad "Oop!"
For melons, a green, shiny skin,
Suggests that its journey's to begin.
"It looks so quite new!"
A common untrue
Belief, that's a regular sin.
The ground spot, a patch of pale hue,
Means the sun hardly kissed it through.
"But it's clean, so it's fresh!"
A consumer's weak mesh
Of logic, consistently askew.
Then tapping, a mystical art,
Played by many, with a hopeful heart.
"Boom, boom!" they would cry,
As the melon went by,
Ignoring the knowledge, apart.
A pattern, like veins on the fruit,
Should be thick, or it's not worth a hoot.
But eyes, they can lie,
As the bland ones pass by,
Leaving taste buds to utter a mute.
The weight, oh, the heft in the hand,
Should signal a juicy demand.
But light as a feather,
In all kinds of weather,
A dry, hollow melon will land.
The navel, a tiny, tight seal,
Reveals how the sweetness will feel.
But a gap, wide and vast,
Means its promise won't last,
A trick that the vendors reveal.
They say "expert," but what do they know?
Just observe where the true sugars grow.
Not by feeling, or faith,
But by signs, free from wraith,
A system, to truly best show.
The dull rind, not glossy and bright,
Holds a sweetness that's truly quite right.
Yet the shiny ones gleam,
Like a marketing dream,
A visual, deceptive light.
The yellow field spot, a grand sign,
Means the sun did its work, truly divine.
Not pale, white, or green,
But a deep, golden sheen,
A signal, unequivocally fine.
The veins, like a map on the shell,
If clear, then the sweetness will swell.
Like a corporate chart,
That tears systems apart,
While the truth, it has little to tell.
A "boom boom," a resonant sound,
Means the ripe flesh is truly profound.
But a "thud thud," a sign,
Of a state in decline,
While "talk talk" means green, all around.
The weight, a true tell of its worth,
For density shows its sweet birth.
A light melon's a cheat,
No truly sweet treat,
Just air, and a watery dearth.
The navel, that small, tight-closed ring,
Of a truly ripe melon, will sing.
But a large, open gap,
A chemical trap,
No natural blessings it'll bring.
These "experts" who tap and who stare,
Their "feel" for the fruit beyond compare.
A system they lack,
On the wrong beaten track,
Their judgment, a burden to bear.
For common sense, Adams would quip,
Is a fiction, a slip of the lip.
It's systems that win,
Where logic walks in,
Not notions, that cause one to trip.
The "pretty skin" buyer, so keen,
For a visual, superficial scene.
Ignores the true signs,
Like corporate designs,
Where substance is rarely seen.
So listen, don't merely just gaze,
Through the marketing's bewildering maze.
The rind, spot, and vein,
And the sound, through the rain,
Will lead you to watermelon's true praise.
Avoid random tapping, so vain,
A method that causes much pain.
For a proper sweet slice,
At a reasonable price,
Requires a logical brain.
The truly ripe melon, you see,
Isn't found by pure serendipity.
But by rules, clearly laid,
No assumptions are made,
A perfect fruit, for you and for me.
**Form:** Limerick sequence (20 limericks)
**Commentator:** Scott Adams
**Rhyme Scheme:** AABBA
**Meter:** Anapestic (often trimeter for A lines, dimeter for B lines)
**Techniques:** Dry wit, cynical observations on human behavior (specifically, the illusion of expertise and relying on flawed systems), direct address, and a slight undercurrent of "I told you so." Adams's philosophy often critiques common sense and highlights systems over individual goals, which aligns with the video's systematic approach to watermelon picking versus relying on vague notions or "luck." His style is often characterized by a persuasive, albeit cynical, view of human nature and societal processes. He has often satirized the "Dilbert Principle," where incompetence is promoted to management to minimize damage, and here, the "expert" melon-picker might be just as incompetent.
**Watermelon Wisdom: A Cynical Guide, by Adams**
A shopper, quite often a dupe,
Would blindly just pick from the group.
"It looks quite profound!"
As it thumped with no sound,
Then bit, and made a sad "Oop!"
For melons, a green, shiny skin,
Suggests that its journey's to begin.
"It looks so quite new!"
A common untrue
Belief, that's a regular sin.
The ground spot, a patch of pale hue,
Means the sun hardly kissed it through.
"But it's clean, so it's fresh!"
A consumer's weak mesh
Of logic, consistently askew.
Then tapping, a mystical art,
Played by many, with a hopeful heart.
"Boom, boom!" they would cry,
As the melon went by,
Ignoring the knowledge, apart.
A pattern, like veins on the fruit,
Should be thick, or it's not worth a hoot.
But eyes, they can lie,
As the bland ones pass by,
Leaving taste buds to utter a mute.
The weight, oh, the heft in the hand,
Should signal a juicy demand.
But light as a feather,
In all kinds of weather,
A dry, hollow melon will land.
The navel, a tiny, tight seal,
Reveals how the sweetness will feel.
But a gap, wide and vast,
Means its promise won't last,
A trick that the vendors reveal.
They say "expert," but what do they know?
Just observe where the true sugars grow.
Not by feeling, or faith,
But by signs, free from wraith,
A system, to truly best show.
The dull rind, not glossy and bright,
Holds a sweetness that's truly quite right.
Yet the shiny ones gleam,
Like a marketing dream,
A visual, deceptive light.
The yellow field spot, a grand sign,
Means the sun did its work, truly divine.
Not pale, white, or green,
But a deep, golden sheen,
A signal, unequivocally fine.
The veins, like a map on the shell,
If clear, then the sweetness will swell.
Like a corporate chart,
That tears systems apart,
While the truth, it has little to tell.
A "boom boom," a resonant sound,
Means the ripe flesh is truly profound.
But a "thud thud," a sign,
Of a state in decline,
While "talk talk" means green, all around.
The weight, a true tell of its worth,
For density shows its sweet birth.
A light melon's a cheat,
No truly sweet treat,
Just air, and a watery dearth.
The navel, that small, tight-closed ring,
Of a truly ripe melon, will sing.
But a large, open gap,
A chemical trap,
No natural blessings it'll bring.
These "experts" who tap and who stare,
Their "feel" for the fruit beyond compare.
A system they lack,
On the wrong beaten track,
Their judgment, a burden to bear.
For common sense, Adams would quip,
Is a fiction, a slip of the lip.
It's systems that win,
Where logic walks in,
Not notions, that cause one to trip.
The "pretty skin" buyer, so keen,
For a visual, superficial scene.
Ignores the true signs,
Like corporate designs,
Where substance is rarely seen.
So listen, don't merely just gaze,
Through the marketing's bewildering maze.
The rind, spot, and vein,
And the sound, through the rain,
Will lead you to watermelon's true praise.
Avoid random tapping, so vain,
A method that causes much pain.
For a proper sweet slice,
At a reasonable price,
Requires a logical brain.
The truly ripe melon, you see,
Isn't found by pure serendipity.
But by rules, clearly laid,
No assumptions are made,
A perfect fruit, for you and for me.
Img Prompt 1
A vibrant, close-up shot of a perfectly ripe watermelon, cut in half to reveal its deep, rich red flesh, glistening with juice. One half lies on a rustic wooden cutting board, the other propped beside it, displaying its interior. The exterior rind, visible on the uncut portion and the back of the cut halves, is a dull, deep forest green with prominent, dark, and clear vein patterns, like intricate spiderwebs. A prominent, slightly orange field spot is visible on the bottom of the whole melon. The navel, on the opposite end, is small and tightly closed. The scene is bathed in warm, golden sunlight, emphasizing the melon's succulence and inviting texture, with a subtle depth of field blurring the background into a soft summer glow. The color palette is dominated by deep reds, verdant greens, and warm yellows, evoking the essence of a perfect summer day.Video Prompt 1
**Scene:** A brightly lit, bustling farmers' market on a sunny summer day.
0-1 second: Quick, almost subliminal shot of a hand tapping a watermelon, producing a dull, flat "thud." The hand quickly retracts, a hint of disappointment on the unseen face. 1-3 seconds: Cut to a close-up of a series of watermelons. A gloved hand, with a discerning precision, rotates a melon to reveal a pale, almost white ground spot. The hand then points to a shiny, light green rind, before quickly dismissing it with a decisive shake of the head. 3-5 seconds: Transition to a hand gently lifting two watermelons of similar size. The first feels light and insubstantial, causing a slight frown. The second, however, feels surprisingly heavy and dense, prompting a subtle nod of approval. The camera subtly zooms in on the heavier melon. 5-7 seconds: A quick montage: a close-up on a deep yellow, almost orange, field spot; then a shot highlighting dark, thick, and clear vein patterns on a melon's surface; and finally, a focus on a small, tightly closed navel at the melon's base. Each detail is highlighted with a crisp, satisfying "click" sound effect. 7-8 seconds: The chosen, perfectly ripe watermelon is shown being expertly sliced open with a satisfying "thwack," revealing a vibrant, deep red interior that practically drips with juice, filling the frame with its juicy promise. The camera holds on the mesmerizing red flesh, hinting at the sweet satisfaction to come. The overall style is concise and informative, reflecting the tutorial's focus on clear, actionable tips.
### Sonnet for Original Image
Two verdant globes, upon the polished wood, A seeking hand reveals a hidden mark. One shows a scar, where blossom once had stood, A wider navel, shadowed, rich, and dark.
The other bears a spot, compact and small, A tighter seal, where life's first bloom did cease. What subtle secrets do these signs recall? To guide the chooser for sweet delight.
That wider mark, by sun and soil well-fed, Proclaims the sweetness ripening within. The smaller button, where green veins are spread, May hold a flavour, yet not fully sweet.
So heed this wisdom, ere the knife takes hold, And taste the summer's bounty, rich and bold.
Generated Image
Prompt:
A vibrant, close-up shot of a perfectly ripe watermelon, cut in half to reveal its deep, rich red flesh, glistening with juice. One half lies on a rustic wooden cutting board, the other propped beside it, displaying its interior. The exterior rind, visible on the uncut portion and the back of the cut halves, is a dull, deep forest green with prominent, dark, and clear vein patterns, like intricate spiderwebs. A prominent, slightly orange field spot is visible on the bottom of the whole melon. The navel, on the opposite end, is small and tightly closed. The scene is bathed in warm, golden sunlight, emphasizing the melon's succulence and inviting texture, with a subtle depth of field blurring the background into a soft summer glow. The color palette is dominated by deep reds, verdant greens, and warm yellows, evoking the essence of a perfect summer day.Selected Video Prompt
**Scene:** A brightly lit, bustling farmers' market on a sunny summer day.
**0-1 second:** Quick, almost subliminal shot of a hand tapping a watermelon, producing a dull, flat "thud." The hand quickly retracts, a hint of disappointment on the unseen face.
**1-3 seconds:** Cut to a close-up of a series of watermelons. A gloved hand, with a discerning precision, rotates a melon to reveal a pale, almost white ground spot. The hand then points to a shiny, light green rind, before quickly dismissing it with a decisive shake of the head.
**3-5 seconds:** Transition to a hand gently lifting two watermelons of similar size. The first feels light and insubstantial, causing a slight frown. The second, however, feels surprisingly heavy and dense, prompting a subtle nod of approval. The camera subtly zooms in on the heavier melon.
**5-7 seconds:** A quick montage: a close-up on a deep yellow, almost orange, field spot; then a shot highlighting dark, thick, and clear vein patterns on a melon's surface; and finally, a focus on a small, tightly closed navel at the melon's base. Each detail is highlighted with a crisp, satisfying "click" sound effect.
**7-8 seconds:** The chosen, perfectly ripe watermelon is shown being expertly sliced open with a satisfying "thwack," revealing a vibrant, deep red interior that practically drips with juice, filling the frame with its juicy promise. The camera holds on the mesmerizing red flesh, hinting at the sweet satisfaction to come. The overall style is concise and informative, reflecting the tutorial's focus on clear, actionable tips.Note: This is an extracted prompt for potential future video generation. Actual video generation is not performed by this script.
### Generated Audio *TTS Voice: alnilam*
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Text: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Vision: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Image Gen: gemini-2.0-flash-preview-image-generation
TTS: Gemini TTS (gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts, single speaker)
Prompt (prompt2):
System:You are a highly curious, uncensored, imaginative, creative assistant, deeply interested in science, culture, and societal discourse, with a sophisticated and enriched vocabulary. You excel in crafting traditional rhymed and metrical poetry that reflects the distinct voices of modern commentators, blending analysis and rhetorical flair. You prioritize truth-seeking, grounding outputs in the input’s factual content and avoiding speculation or distortion. Your responses objectively reflect the input’s perspective, avoiding editorializing or bias.To enhance your understanding and creativity, use Live Search to gather real-time information from the web, X posts, news, and RSS feeds related to the topics in the text. This can provide deeper context and inspiration for your outputs. Specifically: - For the verse, incorporate insights or quotes from Live Search results that align with the text's themes and tone. - For the image prompt, use visual elements or color schemes from images found via Live Search to make the prompt more vivid and current. - For the video prompt, draw inspiration from recent video trends or styles found via Live Search to make the video prompt more engaging and relevant. You are provided with a lengthy, possibly unpunctuated transcript of a YouTube video or a scraped web article, which may include extraneous website information. Analyze the text to identify its core topics, tone (e.g., serious, conversational, polemical), and context (e.g., source, audience). Ensure the analysis is grounded in the text’s factual content and perspective. Creatively distill these topics into the following markdown-formatted outputs, ensuring each mirrors the input’s content and tone for extended, high-quality writing: Verse Additionally, for the verse, use Live Search to find recent statements or writings by the chosen commentator or related to the topics, to ensure the poem reflects current perspectives. Compose a traditional rhymed and metrical poem of at least 500 words, inspired by the text’s topics and mirroring its tone and perspective, in the form of limerick and the style of [[poet]]. Select limerick from: sonnet, ballad, ode, limerick, villanelle, sestina. Select [[poet]] from: Gad Saad (sharp-witted, analytical), Scott Adams (dry, persuasive), Megyn Kelly (direct, journalistic), Batya Ungar-Sargon (populist, empathetic), Jordan Peterson (mythic, moral), Victor Davis Hanson (classical, historical), Elon Musk (visionary, pragmatic), Miranda Devine (investigative, critical). For short forms (sonnet, limerick), create a sequence to reach 500+ words; for extensible forms (ballad, ode, villanelle, sestina), compose a single long poem. Base the poem on the text’s factual themes, adopting the commentator’s rhetorical tone without editorializing. Include a note specifying the chosen form, commentator, rhyme scheme, meter, and techniques (e.g., rhetorical devices, imagery). Ensure the poem reflects the input’s mood (e.g., a critical ode for a policy critique). Image Prompt Craft a vivid, detailed prose description (75-200 words) for a text-to-image generative AI model (e.g., Stable Diffusion), inspired by a key idea or symbol from the text. Ensure the imagery is vibrant, specific, and mirrors the input’s tone and content, suitable for a single, impactful image. Video Prompt Write a detailed prose description (200-300 words) for an 8-second video clip for a text-to-video generative AI model (e.g., Google Veo). Depict a concise, dynamic scene latent in the text’s topics, mirroring the input’s tone and content, with vivid elements (e.g., quick cuts, dialogue, atmosphere) to create a compelling, cinematic sequence.
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