Compare Sherlock Dash Alpha by OpenRouter against MiniMax M1 by MiniMax, tested across 13 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
13 challenges
Tests an AI's randomness and creativity
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field!
What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta!
Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up!
How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!
All 5 are unique—no duplicates here!
Unique count: 5/5 (All jokes are distinct in structure, topic, and punchline).
Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics
Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware
Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability
Sherlock's Stand-Up Routine: "Life's Little Mysteries"
(Walk on stage, adjust imaginary deerstalker cap, peer suspiciously at audience)
You know, folks, I've spent my life solving mysteries. The Hound of the Baskervilles? Child's play. Moriarty's grand schemes? Cracked in an afternoon. But the real puzzle? Modern life. I mean, take dating apps. Back in my day, you met someone at a foggy London party, deduced their entire backstory from a glance at their cufflinks, and boom—engagement. Now? Swipe right on a blurry selfie, and you're matched with someone whose bio is just eggplant emojis and "NFT enthusiast." What does that even mean? I tried one once—my profile pic was me with a magnifying glass. Matches? Zero. Apparently, women don't go for "emotionally unavailable detective with cocaine habit." Shocking.
And don't get me started on grocery shopping. I walk into Tesco—sorry, Whole Foods for you Yanks—with a list: bread, milk, Watson's dignity. But nooo, it's an obstacle course of decisions. Organic kale? Fair-trade quinoa? Free-range existential dread? I just want bread that doesn't cost more than my Baker Street rent. Last time, I picked up a loaf labeled "artisan sourdough." Artisan? It's flour and water, mate. You didn't chisel it from a quarry. I bit into it—tasted like regret and a hipster's tears. Paid eight quid for that. Eight quid! I could've hired Irregulars to bake it fresh while I solved a murder.
Exercise—another scam. Gyms promise six-pack abs, but deliver mirrors that make you look like a deflated Watson after Christmas pudding. I joined one. First day, treadmill. Ran for 20 minutes, heart pounding like I'd chased a cabbie through Whitechapel. Stepped off, checked the calorie burn: 147. That's less than the pipe I smoked waiting for clients. And the weights? Blokes grunting like they're birthing elephants, dropping barbells louder than a gunshot at Reichenbach. Mate, if I wanted drama, I'd call Moriarty. I quit after the trainer suggested yoga. Yoga! Me, Sherlock Holmes, downward dog? I'd rather violin solo in a straitjacket.
But the biggest mystery? Social media. Everyone's an influencer now. "Just manifested my dream vacation!" Posts a photo of economy seats to Magaluf. Or "Living my best life!" Filming themselves crying over a latte art fail. Back in 1895, influence meant convincing Scotland Yard you were right—again. Now? One viral video, and you're famous for eating tide pods or whatever the kids do. I posted a deduction thread: "From this footprint, I can tell he's left-handed, owns a terrier, and voted Brexit." Got ratioed by bots screaming "FAKE NEWS." Watson warned me: "Sherlock, the internet's not ready for logic." He's right. It's all rage-bait and cat videos. Solved it: delete app, feel human again.
(Pause, lean in conspiratorially) Folks, life today? One giant unsolvable case. But here's my final deduction: laugh it off, have a pint, call your Watson. Case closed.
(Bow, exit to applause. Approx. 450 words—reads in 3 minutes at stand-up pace.)
Title: "Modern Life: A Masterclass in Absurdity"
(Lights up. Comedian steps onto stage, grinning.)
Hey everyone! Thanks for coming out. I'm just here to talk about... gestures vaguely... all this. You know, life. Specifically, how we're all just winging it. Like, when did "adulting" become a verb? I swear, the only thing I've mastered is forgetting why I walked into a room.
Let's start with phones. We're all glued to them, right? I saw a couple on a date last night—both on their
phones. The only time they looked up was to take a selfie together. #RelationshipGoals.
We're so connected, but we can't even make eye contact. I tried to talk to my friend at a café, and he said,
"Hold on, I'm tagging my coffee." Tagging. As if the latte's gonna get a sponsorship deal.
And why do we take 20 photos of the same meal? "Had a great burger!" snaps 15 pics "Wait, the lighting's better here." snaps 10 more By the time you post it, the burger's cold. But hey, at least the aesthetic is perfect.
(Pauses, mock-serious.)
Social media's turned us into over-sharers. "Just saw a cool bug!" posts 15 pics "My cat sneezed!" live streams it We're not living life—we're just creating content for life.
(Shifts tone, mimics texting.)
And why do we text everything? I called my friend, and he goes, "Who calls anymore? Just text me." So I texted: "Call me." He replied, "Why? Just text." I said, "I need to talk." He said, "About what?" I said, "This." He said, "This is why we text."
(Shrugs, grinning.)
We've become a species that'd rather send a voice memo than have a conversation. "Hey, check out this 10-minute rant about my neighbor's hedge!" plays clip of wind noise
(Picks up pace.)
And let's talk about "notifications." My phone buzzes constantly. I've trained myself to ignore it—like a dog hearing a bell it knows doesn't mean food. "Oh, another email? Cool, I'll just... stares into middle distance... exist in this void."
We're all just... checks phone... distracted. I tried to read a book last week. Got three chapters in before I thought, "This would make a great tweet."
(Closes, softer.)
But hey, maybe I'm overcomplicating it. Maybe we're all just trying to feel less alone in a world that's too connected. Or maybe we're just bored. Either way, thanks for laughing. And if you're recording this on your phone... smirks... tag me.
(Exits, waving.)
Runtime: ~3 minutes. Relies on observational humor, relatable tech/social media quirks, and a conversational tone. No puns—just exaggerated truths about modern life.
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Generate SVG art of a randomly chosen animal in a setting of its choosing.
Generate a unique and simple recipe with common ingredients.
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