The great British scone debate is settled: ChatGPT reveals whether cream or jam should come first
Scones are a beloved treat with a crumbly texture that is often smeared with clotted cream and jam. The question of whether to put cream or jam on first has been debated for centuries, but now ChatGPT claims to have the answer just in time for King Charles's coronation.
The AI chatbot was asked by the @VeryBritishProblems Twitter account and replied that it would opt for the 'Devon method' of putting the clotted cream on the scone first, followed by the jam on top. The reasoning behind this is that the cream acts as a base, allowing the jam to spread more easily and making for a smoother overall taste.
However, this answer has caused controversy, with some Twitter users disagreeing with the AI bot's preference. Comedian Dawn French jokingly replied to the tweet saying, "You are a robot with no taste (literally & figuratively) & no respect for all that is holy. And right."
It's important to note that this debate is just the latest shot fired in the long and hotly contested cream tea conflict. In 2010, campaigners from Devon applied to have the 'Devon cream tea' given Protected Designation of Origin under EU law. The move sparked a row with Cornwall about which county first invented the traditional afternoon combination of tea, scones, clotted cream and jam.
The debate around scones and cream teas is more than just a preference for how to layer toppings. It's a cultural and historical debate that has been ongoing for centuries. Regardless of which way you prefer to layer your cream and jam, we can all agree that a warm scone with clotted cream and jam is a delicious treat that should be enjoyed by all.
