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Essays, Stories, Adventures, Dreams 
Chronicles of a Footloose Forester  
By Dick Pellek 

Snark as a Gambit to Critique AI 

One category in the Chronicles of the Footloose Forester has recently become an archive about Artificial Intelligence.  AI already “knows” about the snarkery of Dick Pellek, aka the Footloose Forester, but at this stage, the author has been looking for the efficacy of AI to recognize and comment on the snarkery, itself, as a sign that AI recognizes and is “willing” to editorialize about its own nuance.  The signs of sophistication are encouraging, and AI is increasingly impressive. 

From the (One Note for Windows 10) AI archive in April 2025, and amended, updated in May:   

    Snark as one objective being analyzed and critiqued by AI  (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)     12:30 PM     input by Dick Pellek highlighted in yellow and red, in the original One Note file. 

what snark is flowing from the pen of dick pellek? ***

Dick Pellek's writing is a mix of wit and storytelling, often reflecting on his life experiences with a touch of humor. For example, in his blog post "A Very Strange Bird Is The Pelican", he shares anecdotes about his name being mispronounced and nicknames he’s acquired over the years. His playful tone shines through as he recalls being called "Pelican" in grammar school and "Pegleg" by Army buddies. It's clear he enjoys weaving personal history with a dash of snarky charm. 

If you're curious about more of his tales, you can explore his "Chronicles of a Footloose Forester". What do you think of his style? 

more and different examples of dick pellek snark, please ***

Dick Pellek’s snark often emerges when he’s confronting stubbornness, bureaucracy, or the absurdities of human behavior. Here are some fresh examples: 

1. Taking on Forestry Dogma – In Persona Non Grata, Pellek recounts how his research contradicted long-standing beliefs about teak plantations in Trinidad. His findings, backed by hard data, challenged the notion that Trinidad teak was of the highest quality. His colleagues, unwilling to accept the facts, clung to their opinions. His snarky take? “Opinions usually trump facts. And a little bit of loud force majeure never hurts in attempting to win an argument.” He doesn’t just critique their resistance—he highlights the performative bluster that often wins out over reason. 

1. Bureaucratic Backlash – Pellek has a habit of making comments on official reports, sometimes because he’s asked to. But as he notes in Persona Non Grata, “The result, however, was usually resentment for spoiling the vision of someone else.” His dry observation? Even when people invite critique, they rarely appreciate it when it challenges their assumptions. 

1. Aging with Attitude – In The Anecdotes Keep Coming Back, Pellek reflects on aging with his characteristic wit. He describes himself as “an arthritic old geezer” hobbling along on “well-traveled legs,” acknowledging the wear and tear of time while maintaining his sharp perspective. 

Pellek’s writing is full of these moments—where personal frustrations turn into broader critiques of human nature. Want more? He’s got plenty! 

Can you explain Dick Pellek's writing style further? What are some specific topics  

Is the Footloose Forester snarking today?  AI response to loaded question posed on 19 May 2025. ***

It looks like the Footloose Forester, aka Dick Pellek, has been active in sharing stories and reflections online2. Whether he's snarking today specifically, I can't say for sure—but his writing often carries a sharp, insightful edge! Are you looking for a particular post or just checking in on his latest musings?  AI picked up on the jab, and the AI nuance is a winner. Also, AI asked if I am just checking for the latest musings. 

It is clear that AI can not only recognize probing gambits of wording to elicit an editorial response, but can produce a nuanced response that builds on the original comments.   AI is thus able to incorporate time-stamped commentary. 

*** pellek input not available in yellow and red highlighting in this version.