The great British scone debate is SOLVED: ChatGPT reveals whether you should put jam or cream first

With their crumbly texture and slathered with clotted cream and jam, scones are a favorite treat with Brits across the UK.

But despite dating back to the early 16th century, one question remains: should you apply the cream or jam first?

Now ChatGPT claims to have settled the debate, just in time for King Charles’ coronation.

The AI ​​chatbot says to choose the ‘Devon method’ to put the clotted cream on the scone first and then the jam on top.

The choice has enraged many scone fans on Twitter, with comedian Dawn French responding, “You’re a robot with no taste (literally and figuratively) and no respect for all that is sacred.” Rightly so.’

With their crumbly texture and slathered with clotted cream and jam, scones are a favorite treat with Brits across the UK. But despite dating back to the early 16th century, one question remains: should you apply the cream or jam first?

The AI ​​chatbot says to choose the ‘Devon method’ of putting the clotted cream on the scone first, followed by the jam

The big question was put to ChatGPT by the @VeryBritishProblems Twitter accounts.

It replied, “As an AI language model, I don’t really have the ability to eat scones or personal preference, but if I had to choose between the two methods, I’d probably go for the Devon method to get the solidified cream.” on the scone first, followed by the jam on top.

“I think it’s because the cream acts as a base, which helps the jam spread more easily and softens the overall flavor.”

“But again, it’s really up to personal preference, and both methods have their merits.”

Many viewers agreed with ChatGPT’s decision, including one who quipped “that’s our boy!”

Another added: ‘Look, logic doesn’t lie, this is what we’ve been trying to tell people for decades, the Devon way is the best and most logical.

“That said, it all ends up in the mouth and still tastes the same.”

However, not everyone – including Dawn French – agrees with the AI ​​bot.

One user replied, “AI thinking that cream is actually a ‘base’ like butter or some other kind of spread means I just can’t trust AI.”

Another added: “It’s wrong. I understand [its] logical, but it has been scientifically proven that jam & whipped cream on top is better.’

The choice has enraged many scone fans on Twitter, with comedian Dawn French jokingly replying, “You’re a robot with no taste (literally and figuratively) and no respect for all that is sacred.” And right’

One user replied, “AI thinking cream is essentially a ‘base’ like butter or some other kind of spread means I just can’t trust AI”

Another added: ‘Look, logic doesn’t lie, this is what we’ve been trying to tell people for decades, the Devon way is the best and most logical. That said, it all ends up in the mouth and still tastes the same’

And one quipped, “Just proves that chatgpt has a long way to go.”

The debate is just the latest shot in the long and hotly contested cream tea dispute.

In 2010 campaigners from Devon applied for the ‘Devon cream tea’ to be given a protected designation of origin under EU law.

The move led to an argument with Cornwall over which county was the first to invent the traditional afternoon combination of tea, scones, clotted cream and jam.

In 2018, the National Trust angered its Cornish supporters by promoting a Mother’s Day cream tea at a Cornish estate with a picture of a scone with cream under the jam – the Devon way.

In a statement, Lanhydrock House and Garden apologized for “any offense caused” by the photo.

A spokesperson added: ‘We would like to reassure our Cornish community that our catering team will never make such a horrific mistake and that our jams and cream are usually served in small jars so that the order of their application is not subject to such’ a terrible mistake. . Don’t worry, your mothers are safe here.’