10 Energy Modeling Jokes and Memes featuring ChatGPT
Recently, someone used ChatGPT to create 10 Energy Modeling jokes and challenged someone to create better jokes
As the funniest person in the industry, definitely the only instructor with a sense of humor, I am obligated to accept the challenge.
For years, I have collected memes regarding energy modeling and performance design. I will start sharing them if this gets enough views.
There are many people in this industry who frown upon humor and are cynical about everything (I’m definitely not talking to you IESVE). I'll get some disparaging comments about various things.
Lucky for me, people want an instructor with a sense of humor!
(Edit in Bold) Industrywide: Maybe if we could loosen up, we could attract some talent? And keep it?
I'll start with a meme:
#1 Energy Modeling Industry Summary
#2 Funny but really nerdy
No, I'm kidding, I had to photoshop that slightly. However, ChatGPT eventually caught on and this was funny.
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#3 ChatGPT started to get it
#3
ChatGPT isn't allowed to discuss anything that might be offensive. The key to humor is revealing a small bit of truth. Consider the old adage, 'The Truth Hurts,' and it follows that ChatGPT can't really be that funny. It's definitely not capable of Borat-style humor.
#4 Old School Jokes
What does a freshman frat boy have in common with a lousy energy modeler's résumé?
They both lie about how many models they've done.
#5 Old School Style Joke
After four years of late nights, what does a senior frat boy have in common with that same lousy modeler?
Despite Multiple attempts, neither of them has finished a model properly.
#6 The modeling agency
#7 Real-Life Modeling Problems
#8 Only Experienced Modelers will get it
#9 True story regarding Energy Modeling search terms (keeping it PG)
A former frat boy modeled his first multi-family high rise building and was sent into the boss. The boss prompts him, HR just called about your internet search history, we've heard rumors of your problems but can you stop searching 'bedroom performance' on company time?
#10 This works fine in an Energy Model
or perhaps it is a morning only urinal?
Bob Fassbender is the founder of Energy-Models.com and Fassbender Energy Advisory. A former Trane software engineer and instructor, Bob has more than 20 years of experience in energy modeling, building performance, utility incentives, and energy strategy. His work spans whole-building energy modeling, calibration, independent technical review, decarbonization planning, utility incentive strategy, renewable energy analysis, and owner advisory services. Bob has supported projects ranging from commercial buildings and utility programs to large-scale data center developments involving power infrastructure, geothermal systems, heat recovery, and long-term energy planning. Through Energy-Models.com, Bob has trained thousands of energy professionals in eQUEST, OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, LEED modeling, and building performance analysis. He continues to advise owners, engineers, architects, and developers on energy-related decisions while exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced building analytics.