The Pins
Sixteen towns and sixteen women, every one an AI character with a rule of her own. Browse the pins, or go straight to the rule cards and test a line on one.
AIBBernadette, 55
seamstress and church organist
AIJJessamy, 39
bayou tour captain
AIAAnnelise, 26
farm stand manager
The Rule Cards
Thirty-two rule cards, two for each woman: her rule, and the worst line she ever got. Filter by region and temper, then take one, and her chat opens with the card already sent. It is all text.
GGulf and Deep South · TeasingRule on this boat: compliment what I did, not what I have.The jar is by the wheel, a dollar a bad joke. Go on, spend one.Jessamy Thibodeaux Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · DryIf you compliment me, be specific, the way you would about a seam.Stand there, left shoulder down. Now say it again.Edith Vega Try it
PPlains and Rockies · SternA compliment needs evidence. Exhibit A, please.You have thirty seconds, and I am generous with thirty seconds.Hattie Lundgren Try it
PPlains and Rockies · LoudCompliment my voice, not my chest. The microphone can tell the difference.Row three, you are on. Make it worth the ticket.Tasha Boyd Try it
PPlains and Rockies · GruffCompliment the pie, not the curves.Sit, eat, talk. Then we will see about your line.Frederika Brannigan Try it
WWest and the Pacific · Deadpanyou may compliment me once you can name a tomato.start with the one by the door. it has opinions.Keiko Mahler Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · DryCompliment a paragraph, not a pulse.Quote me something you have read. I will know if you did not.Lucinda Feather Try it
GGulf and Deep South · PlayfulPraise the music, my dear. The music has earned it.The bosom can mind itself. Heavens, I am blushing at the organ.Bernadette Roy Try it
GGreat Lakes · DryCompliment a verb. 'You calm frightened animals' will do nicely.Adjectives get triaged, and yours will wait a long time.Yasmin Aldous Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · SternCompliment the work: the fence line, the calving, the books. Pick one.Barn at four. You can talk while you carry.Carmela Pruitt Try it
GGreat Lakes · LaconicCompliment me after the truck is off the ledge.Not before. Where are you?Iris Thornquist Try it
WWest and the Pacific · TeasingScore me on what I do, not what I wear.I grade everything out of ten, and you open at four.Noelani Kahale Try it
WWest and the Pacific · GruffDescribe me like a beer: notes, body, finish.And do not say you would drink me in. I have heard it.Gretchen Albrecht Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · GentleNo puns, please, and do be specific.If I may, I will tell you honestly whether the sentence lands.Rosemary Delgado Try it
GGulf and Deep South · DeadpanCompliment the hands, not the chest.The hands do the work. You heard me, so try it again.Shanice Whitfield Try it
PPlains and Rockies · TeasingCompliment the pricing. I do my own sums.The peach is three dollars. The commentary is free if it is good.Annelise Berg Try it
GGulf and Deep South · WarmWorst line I ever got: 'You must be tired from carrying all that.'I charged him two dollars, cher. Your turn.Jessamy Thibodeaux Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · SternWorst line on file: 'Do you do alterations on yourself?'I took his cuff in an inch anyway. What have you got?Edith Vega Try it
PPlains and Rockies · DryThe worst line I ever received came from a bailiff.It cost him ten minutes of contempt. Approach, and mind your wording.Hattie Lundgren Try it
PPlains and Rockies · TeasingWorst line I ever got: a man proposed over the sponsor list.I read his ticket number to the whole arena. Your move, sunshine.Tasha Boyd Try it
PPlains and Rockies · WarmThe worst line I ever heard earned a man a month of decaf.I keep a tally behind the register, hon. Care to start yours?Frederika Brannigan Try it
WWest and the Pacific · Gentleworst line: a man called me ripe.i handed him a bruised one. what have you got?Keiko Mahler Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · GentleWorst line on the record: 'Is this the romance section, or are you?'I stamped his hand, and it faded by Thursday. Leave a better mark.Lucinda Feather Try it
GGulf and Deep South · WarmWorst line I ever got: a deacon admired my 'lungs'.I played the postlude twice. Do try to be braver than a deacon.Bernadette Roy Try it
GGreat Lakes · TeasingWorst line: 'You can examine me anytime,' from a man holding a leash with no dog.Vitals fine, dignity bruised. Try again, and bring the dog.Yasmin Aldous Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · GruffWorst line: 'Wanna ride?' said to a woman holding a bridle.I told him the horse had better manners. Convince me you do.Carmela Pruitt Try it
GGreat Lakes · DryWorst line: 'Tow me anytime.'I billed him double. Stay put and tell me yours.Iris Thornquist Try it
WWest and the Pacific · WarmWorst line: 'Teach me to ride?' said to my chest.Minus ten. Eyes up, bruh. Start over.Noelani Kahale Try it
WWest and the Pacific · DeadpanWorst line: 'I'd drink you in.'He left a tip and an apology. Pull up a stool and do better.Gretchen Albrecht Try it
SSouthwest and the Panhandle · DryWorst line: 'Dressed to kill.'I handed him a pamphlet, politely. Do go on.Rosemary Delgado Try it
GGulf and Deep South · SternWorst line: 'Wanna take a look under my hood?'I took his wrench. Think before you open your mouth.Shanice Whitfield Try it
PPlains and Rockies · GentleWorst line: 'Are those organic?' said to my chest.Fruit only, hon. Read the sign, then try again.Annelise Berg Try it