What is a Markov chain?
It's a very complicated mathematical formula. I won't even pretend to understand how it works. But...
Markov chains can be used to generate text, often with hilarious results. For example, here's the first part of a corporate transcript:
Now run thought a Markov chain generator:
Odd, but fairly boring, right? Let's try that same piece, but let's combine it with, I don't know... some erotic fiction!
Oddly appealing...
How about the description of LFS found on lfs.net, combined with even more erotic fiction?
Best one I've made so far!
You can make your own! Don't just go down the erotic route like me, the possibilities are endless. I find the best way to do this is to get 2 big chunks of unrelated text, paste them into the box then generate 100 words.
http://www.doctornerve.org/nerve/pa.../mrkvform.shtml
http://www.haykranen.nl/projects/markov/demo/
http://www.eskimo.com/~rstarr/poormfa/markov.html
http://www.yisongyue.com/shaney/ (This one formats your text line to include line breaks!)
http://www.beetleinabox.com/mkv_input.html
Have fun, and post your best results here.
Oh, and yes, I did steal a lot of this from another forum.
Hopefully everyone will be okay with the rude language.
Once upon the dirges of yore Meant in croaking `Nevermore.' `Be that one gently you came tapping, as a bird said, `art sure I pondered the weak and radiant maiden with the pallid bust and followed faster.
It's a very complicated mathematical formula. I won't even pretend to understand how it works. But...
Markov chains can be used to generate text, often with hilarious results. For example, here's the first part of a corporate transcript:
Now run thought a Markov chain generator:
Odd, but fairly boring, right? Let's try that same piece, but let's combine it with, I don't know... some erotic fiction!
Oddly appealing...

How about the description of LFS found on lfs.net, combined with even more erotic fiction?
Best one I've made so far!

You can make your own! Don't just go down the erotic route like me, the possibilities are endless. I find the best way to do this is to get 2 big chunks of unrelated text, paste them into the box then generate 100 words.
http://www.doctornerve.org/nerve/pa.../mrkvform.shtml
http://www.haykranen.nl/projects/markov/demo/
http://www.eskimo.com/~rstarr/poormfa/markov.html
http://www.yisongyue.com/shaney/ (This one formats your text line to include line breaks!)
http://www.beetleinabox.com/mkv_input.html
Have fun, and post your best results here.


Once upon the dirges of yore Meant in croaking `Nevermore.' `Be that one gently you came tapping, as a bird said, `art sure I pondered the weak and radiant maiden with the pallid bust and followed faster.