We asked ChatGPT to tell us some funny things about Bexley, and while the answers aren’t necessarily hilarious, it did teach us a few interesting facts.

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence program that generates human-like conversations – but can even have a go at writing articles, documents, and providing information based on source material that it is fed.

Users simply type a request into a chat box and the system can generate a response almost instantly.

Using its deep learning capabilities ChatGPT understands natural language patterns and generates coherent, contextually appropriate responses.

The “funny things” lists are not particularly funny, but the reference to Bexley Bacon is very interesting.

As a disclaimer, after substantial searches, we cannot find anything on it at all, nor about a Bexley Pie.

And, it’s doubtful that anyone finds the traffic near Dartford Crossing amusing.

Still, it gives up some interesting context to the area's name and some interesting history regarding Bob Hope.

First of all, it did pre warn us that “as an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions or experiences, but here are a few things that some people might find humorous about Bexley.”

Here is the list:

• “The fact that Bexley is often referred to as "Bexley Village," despite being a fairly large suburban area, can be a source of amusement for some.

• “The town's close proximity to the Dartford Crossing and the often heavy traffic in the area can lead to humorous anecdotes and frustrations for those who regularly travel through the area.

• “Bexley is home to the famous "Bexley Bacon" which is a unique type of bacon that is made by a local butcher. Some people find it funny or interesting that a specific type of bacon is associated with the area.

• “Bexley's proximity to London, combined with its more suburban and rural character, can lead to humorous comparisons and contrasts with the city.

• “The name "Bexley" comes from the Old English words "box" and "leah," meaning "box tree clearing." So, you can say that Bexley is the place to be if you're a fan of box trees!

• “In 2009, Bexley was named the "Happiest place to live in London" by the Evening Standard newspaper. Maybe it's the box trees that make people happy?

• “Bexley has a popular local dish called "Bexley Pie," which is a savory pastry filled with meat, vegetables, and gravy. It's so popular that it even has its own festival, the Bexley Food and Beer Festival.

• “The famous comedian and actor Bob Hope was born in Eltham, which is now part of the London Borough of Greenwich but was historically part of the wider Bexley area.”

We also asked it to tell us a joke about Bexley – but clearly its humour chip was broken.

Either way it still highlights some important issues in the area.

Here is the joke: “Why did the chicken cross the road in Bexley?

To get to the other side, of course! But in Bexley, the chicken probably had to wait at the pedestrian crossing for a very long time due to the heavy traffic!”

What do you think is the funniest thing about Bexley? Let us know in the comments.