[ExI] newspeak contest

[BillK]

On Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 20:30, spike jones via extropy-chat <
extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:

>  I use primarily Grok, but sometimes consult GPT5.4 nano.
>
>  I decided to give both a chance with the prompt: write a love letter to
> my wife in OrwEllian Newspeak.
>
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I asked Gemini 3.5 Flash to translate the Grok Newspeak into modern English.
BillK

Gemini 3.5 Flash -

Big Brother might not approve of using the Party’s official language for
something as sentimental as a love letter (the Junior Anti-Sex League would
like a word), but this is actually quite sweet!

Here is the modern English translation of your doubleplusgood love letter,
stripped of its dystopian grammar.
The Modern Translation

*Dear wife,*

You are wonderful and incredibly wise in my life. Your face brings joy and
brightens my day.

I never grow weary with you; I feel completely fulfilled and warm. No
doubts or past baggage can separate us. Our love is deeply felt from the
gut, strong, and unbreakable.

With you, life flows effortlessly, free from anything bad. You are my joy,
my whole heart, and my perfect partner. Together we are entirely free,
immensely in love, and doubly strong.

*Forever with all my love,* *Your faithful friend and partner*

Newspeak to English Glossary

For a quick look at how those Orwellian terms translate into everyday
romance, here is a breakdown:

   -

   *Goodthink:* Right-minded / Wonderful
   -

   *Doublepluswise:* Extremely wise (*doubleplus-* is the ultimate
   intensive prefix)
   -

   *Joyglow:* A bright, happy expression
   -

   *Gronever:* Grow never (never growing tired or weary)
   -

   *Feelplusful / Warmful:* Incredibly full of feeling and warmth
   -

   *Crimethink / Oldthink:* Thoughtcrime (doubts/unorthodox thoughts) and
   memories of the past
   -

   *Bellyfeel:* A blind, enthusiastic, gut-level appreciation
   -

   *Speakwrite:* A machine that types as you talk (metaphor for a smooth,
   effortless life)
   -

   *Ungood:* Bad
   -

   *Truefriend:* A loyal, faithful companion

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