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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Popularity of the first name Sadie and the second variable is The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the name Sadie gained popularity, more and more people were drawn to the character of 'Sadie the Stock Saver,' a fictional investor with a knack for picking winning stocks. This led to a surge in interest in investing, and as a result, The Williams Companies' stock price experienced a 'WMB' (Winning More Bucks) situation.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image in the style of pop art depicting a bustling market square. In the center, a little girl named Sadie, wearing a trendy bow tie, is surrounded by smiling friends admiring her accessory. In the background, prominently display the stock price ticker for The Williams Companies showing a steady upward climb, symbolizing the rise in popularity of the name Sadie and the success of the company's eco-friendly bow tie accessories. The colors should be vibrant and bold, with contrasting shades to capture the energetic atmosphere of the market square. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Macabre Pop art Charcoal Pop art Charcoal
ChatGPT: Pop art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB), in the following situation: The increase in popularity of the first name Sadie led to an increase in The Williams Companies' stock price because as more parents named their daughters Sadie, there was a surge in demand for bow-tie accessories, inspiring the company to develop a new line of energy-efficient, eco-friendly bow ties. This innovative product attracted environmentally conscious consumers, leading to higher sales and boosting the company's stock price.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling market square, a little girl named Sadie is surrounded by a group of smiling friends, all admiring her trendy bow tie. Meanwhile, behind them, the stock price ticker for The Williams Companies is displayed, showing a steady upward climb, echoing the rise in popularity of the name Sadie and the company's successful foray into eco-friendly bow tie accessories.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ Pop art ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling market square, a little girl named Sadie is surrounded by a group of smiling friends, all admiring her trendy bow tie. Meanwhile, behind them, the stock price ticker for The Williams Companies is displayed, showing a steady upward climb, echoing the rise in popularity of the name Sadie and the company's successful foray into eco-friendly bow tie accessories. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image in the style of pop art depicting a bustling market square. In the center, a little girl named Sadie, wearing a trendy bow tie, is surrounded by smiling friends admiring her accessory. In the background, prominently display the stock price ticker for The Williams Companies showing a steady upward climb, symbolizing the rise in popularity of the name Sadie and the success of the company's eco-friendly bow tie accessories. The colors should be vibrant and bold, with contrasting shades to capture the energetic atmosphere of the market square.

*Variations in the User Prompts from chart to chart are just the result of random number generation in Python. I wrote a few arrays of various styles and methods to ask questions to change up the results. Every time this site writes an explanation or generates an image, the script picks from each at random.

I sequence the requests into multiple prompts because I find GPT 3.5 to perform much better with short, well-managed contexts. Thus, I track the context directly in Python and only ask ChatGPT targeted questions.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Popularity of the first name Sadie caused The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB) to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

Journal of Behavioral Finance and Popular Culture

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2022.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The intersection of finance and nomenclature has long been a subject of scholarly interest, with researchers endeavoring to uncover the correlations between seemingly disparate realms. In this vein, our study aims to scrutinize the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB).

It is often said that "what's in a name?" Well, according to our findings, possibly quite a lot! We embarked on this investigation with a healthy dose of skepticism, envisioning ourselves as intrepid explorers in the uncharted territory of quirky correlations. Much to our surprise, the data we meticulously gathered from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. This staggering discovery prompted a collective double-take from our research team.

We must confess, at the outset, we had many speculative suspicions about what we would uncover. Would the popularity of Sadie be tied to the sale of sad stocks? Would it lead to a rags-to-riches narrative with WMB? Our findings proved to be even more unexpected. As we dug deeper into the data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "What in the derivative is going on here?" It turns out, the spooky correlation we unveiled is no mere ghost story!

In the following sections of this paper, we will embark on a journey that not only dissects the statistical evidence but also infuses levity into the analysis. Yes, dear reader, prepare to be simultaneously entertained and enlightened. Our lighthearted approach will offer a refreshing perspective on the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance, proving that in the world of finance and names, one should always expect the unexpected.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft a literature review section of an academic research paper, that starts out dry for the first few sentences but then becomes hilarious and goofy.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Speak in the present tense for this section (the authors find...), as is common in academic research paper literature reviews. Name the sources in a format similar to this: In "Book," the authors find lorem and ipsum.

Make up the lorem and ipsum part, but make it sound related to the topic at hand.

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name some movies that you watched that are tangentially related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of finance and nomenclature has long been a subject of scholarly interest, with researchers endeavoring to uncover the correlations between seemingly disparate realms. In this vein, our study aims to scrutinize the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB).
It is often said that "what's in a name?" Well, according to our findings, possibly quite a lot! We embarked on this investigation with a healthy dose of skepticism, envisioning ourselves as intrepid explorers in the uncharted territory of quirky correlations. Much to our surprise, the data we meticulously gathered from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. This staggering discovery prompted a collective double-take from our research team.
We must confess, at the outset, we had many speculative suspicions about what we would uncover. Would the popularity of Sadie be tied to the sale of sad stocks? Would it lead to a rags-to-riches narrative with WMB? Our findings proved to be even more unexpected. As we dug deeper into the data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "What in the derivative is going on here?" It turns out, the spooky correlation we unveiled is no mere ghost story!
In the following sections of this paper, we will embark on a journey that not only dissects the statistical evidence but also infuses levity into the analysis. Yes, dear reader, prepare to be simultaneously entertained and enlightened. Our lighthearted approach will offer a refreshing perspective on the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance, proving that in the world of finance and names, one should always expect the unexpected.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al.," the authors find a significant correlation between personal names and various economic and financial indicators, igniting a curiosity within the scholarly community to unravel the mysterious influence of nomenclature on market dynamics. Building on this foundation, "Doe and Jones" present compelling evidence suggesting that there may be hidden ties between the popularity of certain names and stock price fluctuations. However, what our paper aims to unearth is a quirky and unexpected link specifically between the first name Sadie and the stock performance of The Williams Companies (WMB).

While conventional wisdom might lead one to assume that stock prices are dictated by complex economic factors and corporate performance, our study introduces a delightful twist by delving into the fascinating world of name fame. The unexpected connection we unveil leaves even the most seasoned financial analysts scratching their heads and saying, "Well, I'll be Dow Jonesed!"

Expanding the scope of our inquiry, we draw inspiration from non-fiction works such as "Freakonomics" and "Blink," as these books have demonstrated the captivating and unconventional ways in which seemingly unrelated factors can intersect and influence real-world phenomena. Moreover, the psychological underpinnings explored in "The Power of Habit" and "Thinking, Fast and Slow" have sparked our inquisitiveness, leading us to ponder the intricate mechanisms at play when it comes to the influence of names on stock prices.

Venturing into the realm of fiction, we draw parallels to the intricate webs woven in "The Da Vinci Code" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Just as the characters in these novels unravel perplexing mysteries and journey through unexpected twists, we navigate the enigmatic correlation between the name Sadie and WMB stock with wit and humor, leaving readers chuckling as we uncover a correlation that is stranger than fiction.

Additionally, our team draws inspiration from cinematic adventures that encapsulate the essence of unexpected connections, such as "Back to the Future," "The Matrix," and "Forrest Gump." Much like the protagonists in these films, we find ourselves uncovering a peculiar correlation that defies conventional wisdom, prompting us to exclaim, "Great Scott! This correlation is as puzzling as a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get!"

As we voyage through this literature review, we infuse levity into the analysis, demonstrating that in the world of finance and names, unexpected whimsy and statistical intrigue go hand in hand. With a twinkle in our eye and a stock ticker in hand, the stage is set for an unconventional exploration that promises to leave readers both amused and enlightened.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 to 2022

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of finance and nomenclature has long been a subject of scholarly interest, with researchers endeavoring to uncover the correlations between seemingly disparate realms. In this vein, our study aims to scrutinize the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB).
It is often said that "what's in a name?" Well, according to our findings, possibly quite a lot! We embarked on this investigation with a healthy dose of skepticism, envisioning ourselves as intrepid explorers in the uncharted territory of quirky correlations. Much to our surprise, the data we meticulously gathered from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. This staggering discovery prompted a collective double-take from our research team.
We must confess, at the outset, we had many speculative suspicions about what we would uncover. Would the popularity of Sadie be tied to the sale of sad stocks? Would it lead to a rags-to-riches narrative with WMB? Our findings proved to be even more unexpected. As we dug deeper into the data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "What in the derivative is going on here?" It turns out, the spooky correlation we unveiled is no mere ghost story!
In the following sections of this paper, we will embark on a journey that not only dissects the statistical evidence but also infuses levity into the analysis. Yes, dear reader, prepare to be simultaneously entertained and enlightened. Our lighthearted approach will offer a refreshing perspective on the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance, proving that in the world of finance and names, one should always expect the unexpected.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mysterious connection between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB), our research team adopted a methodology that was as colorful as the name itself. Our data collection process resembled a treasure hunt, as we scoured the depths of the internet, relying heavily on the repositories of the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to capture the full spectrum of Sadie's fame and WMB's dynamics from 2002 to 2022.

Firstly, we combed through the US Social Security Administration's extensive database of baby names, where we encountered a veritable smorgasbord of monikers. We couldn't help but chuckle at the sheer diversity of names, from the timeless classics to the more unique appellations. After a thorough data spelunking expedition, we emerged with a comprehensive dataset capturing the ebb and flow of Sadie's popularity over the years. It was a journey peppered with surprises, as we discovered the waxing and waning of Sadie's star in the constellation of names.

Next, we delved into the financial sphere, where a different kind of data treasure awaited us. Armed with our metaphorical financial compass, we ventured into the labyrinthine corridors of LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), where the whims of WMB's stock price were recorded and cataloged. We mapped out the tempestuous tides of WMB's market performance, braving the stormy seas of stock market volatility to capture the essence of its price movements.

Having cartographed these two disparate realms of data, our next move was to align the timelines and perform a curious cosmic dance of correlation analysis. With our trusty statistical telescopes, we gazed into the starry expanse of numerical data, seeking to discern any celestial connective threads between Sadie's name fame and WMB's stock price trajectory.

Our statistical toolkit included the venerable Pearson correlation coefficient, which served as our astrolabe in navigating the choppy waters of correlation analysis. Armed with this grand seafaring instrument, we computed the correlation coefficient and p-value, setting sail on a statistically rigorous voyage through the windswept seas of data exploration.

Our methodology, while whimsical in description, was underpinned by rigorous data collection and statistical analysis, underscoring the seriousness with which we approached this unconventional investigation. Our research team was committed to maintaining academic integrity, even as we sprinkled our analysis with a dash of levity to keep the reader entertained and engaged. In the following sections, we will unravel the findings of our data odyssey, shedding light on the unexpected correlation between an endearing name and a steadfast stock.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the results section of an academic research paper. You speak in the past tense (you found...).
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.8192751, r-squared of 0.6712116, and p < 0.01.

One figure will be included. The figure (Fig. 1) is a scatterplot showing the strong correlation between the two variables. You don't need to specify where; I will add the figure.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The intersection of finance and nomenclature has long been a subject of scholarly interest, with researchers endeavoring to uncover the correlations between seemingly disparate realms. In this vein, our study aims to scrutinize the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB).
It is often said that "what's in a name?" Well, according to our findings, possibly quite a lot! We embarked on this investigation with a healthy dose of skepticism, envisioning ourselves as intrepid explorers in the uncharted territory of quirky correlations. Much to our surprise, the data we meticulously gathered from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. This staggering discovery prompted a collective double-take from our research team.
We must confess, at the outset, we had many speculative suspicions about what we would uncover. Would the popularity of Sadie be tied to the sale of sad stocks? Would it lead to a rags-to-riches narrative with WMB? Our findings proved to be even more unexpected. As we dug deeper into the data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "What in the derivative is going on here?" It turns out, the spooky correlation we unveiled is no mere ghost story!
In the following sections of this paper, we will embark on a journey that not only dissects the statistical evidence but also infuses levity into the analysis. Yes, dear reader, prepare to be simultaneously entertained and enlightened. Our lighthearted approach will offer a refreshing perspective on the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance, proving that in the world of finance and names, one should always expect the unexpected.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our investigation into the enthralling nexus between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB) yielded a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and an r-squared value of 0.6712116, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period encompassing 2002 to 2022. This delightful discovery left our research team reeling with amusement and disbelief, akin to stumbling upon a pot of gold at the end of the statistics rainbow.

To visually encapsulate this captivating correlation, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot that serves as a visual testament to the unexpected bond between a simple name and a complex financial entity. Behold the graph in all its glory, showcasing the undeniable relationship between the popularity of the name Sadie and the fluctuations of WMB stock price. It's like a real-life rom-com, but with financial data and witty banter.

In the context of this unorthodox linkage, we couldn't help but imagine the stock market as a bustling playground and the name Sadie as the cool kid everyone wants to be around. When Sadie's popularity spiked, so did WMB's stock price, as if the mere sound of her name held some mystical sway over the financial cosmos. This quirky correlation had our team exclaiming, "Well, butter my bread and call me a bull market enthusiast! Who knew a name could have such a pull in the world of stocks?"

As we navigate through the labyrinth of statistics and humor, we invite the reader to join us on this peculiar journey of enlightenment and amusement, as we unravel the unlikely fusion of nomenclature and financial vicissitudes. It's not just a research paper; it's a rollercoaster ride through the corridors of unexpected connections. So grab your data goggles, and let's embark on this whimsical exploration of the captivating relationship between the popularity of an endearing name and the tumultuous tides of the stock market. Let the good times roll!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

Here are the title, abstract, literature review, and results sections. Please harken back to 1-2 of the goofy items in the literature review, but pretend to take them completely seriously. Discuss how your results supported the prior research.

Do not write a conclusion. I will add a conclusion after this.

[[TITLE]]
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find a significant correlation between personal names and various economic and financial indicators, igniting a curiosity within the scholarly community to unravel the mysterious influence of nomenclature on market dynamics. Building on this foundation, "Doe and Jones" present compelling evidence suggesting that there may be hidden ties between the popularity of certain names and stock price fluctuations. However, what our paper aims to unearth is a quirky and unexpected link specifically between the first name Sadie and the stock performance of The Williams Companies (WMB).
While conventional wisdom might lead one to assume that stock prices are dictated by complex economic factors and corporate performance, our study introduces a delightful twist by delving into the fascinating world of name fame. The unexpected connection we unveil leaves even the most seasoned financial analysts scratching their heads and saying, "Well, I'll be Dow Jonesed!"
Expanding the scope of our inquiry, we draw inspiration from non-fiction works such as "Freakonomics" and "Blink," as these books have demonstrated the captivating and unconventional ways in which seemingly unrelated factors can intersect and influence real-world phenomena. Moreover, the psychological underpinnings explored in "The Power of Habit" and "Thinking, Fast and Slow" have sparked our inquisitiveness, leading us to ponder the intricate mechanisms at play when it comes to the influence of names on stock prices.
Venturing into the realm of fiction, we draw parallels to the intricate webs woven in "The Da Vinci Code" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Just as the characters in these novels unravel perplexing mysteries and journey through unexpected twists, we navigate the enigmatic correlation between the name Sadie and WMB stock with wit and humor, leaving readers chuckling as we uncover a correlation that is stranger than fiction.
Additionally, our team draws inspiration from cinematic adventures that encapsulate the essence of unexpected connections, such as "Back to the Future," "The Matrix," and "Forrest Gump." Much like the protagonists in these films, we find ourselves uncovering a peculiar correlation that defies conventional wisdom, prompting us to exclaim, "Great Scott! This correlation is as puzzling as a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get!"
As we voyage through this literature review, we infuse levity into the analysis, demonstrating that in the world of finance and names, unexpected whimsy and statistical intrigue go hand in hand. With a twinkle in our eye and a stock ticker in hand, the stage is set for an unconventional exploration that promises to leave readers both amused and enlightened.

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the enthralling nexus between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB) yielded a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and an r-squared value of 0.6712116, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period encompassing 2002 to 2022. This delightful discovery left our research team reeling with amusement and disbelief, akin to stumbling upon a pot of gold at the end of the statistics rainbow.
To visually encapsulate this captivating correlation, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot that serves as a visual testament to the unexpected bond between a simple name and a complex financial entity. Behold the graph in all its glory, showcasing the undeniable relationship between the popularity of the name Sadie and the fluctuations of WMB stock price. It's like a real-life rom-com, but with financial data and witty banter.
In the context of this unorthodox linkage, we couldn't help but imagine the stock market as a bustling playground and the name Sadie as the cool kid everyone wants to be around. When Sadie's popularity spiked, so did WMB's stock price, as if the mere sound of her name held some mystical sway over the financial cosmos. This quirky correlation had our team exclaiming, "Well, butter my bread and call me a bull market enthusiast! Who knew a name could have such a pull in the world of stocks?"
As we navigate through the labyrinth of statistics and humor, we invite the reader to join us on this peculiar journey of enlightenment and amusement, as we unravel the unlikely fusion of nomenclature and financial vicissitudes. It's not just a research paper; it's a rollercoaster ride through the corridors of unexpected connections. So grab your data goggles, and let's embark on this whimsical exploration of the captivating relationship between the popularity of an endearing name and the tumultuous tides of the stock market. Let the good times roll!

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our findings have shed light on an intriguing and, dare we say, rib-tickling correlation between the popularity of the first name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB). Building upon the scholarly work of Smith et al. and Doe and Jones, who've dared to explore the links between names and financial indicators, we've unearthed a connection that defies conventional wisdom. The unexpected twist we've uncovered has left even the most stoic financial analysts smirking in disbelief. As we take this discovery seriously, we couldn't help but recall the zany adventures in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," where the protagonists stumble upon unexpected connections that alter their perception of the universe. Our results not only align with but also elevate the whimsical spirit of prior research, proving that even in the serious world of finance, unlikely links can provoke a chuckle or two.

The correlation coefficient of 0.8192751, coupled with the r-squared value of 0.6712116 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period from 2002 to 2022, is nothing short of a statistical quirk worthy of Shakespearean comedy. Our data doesn't just raise an eyebrow; it raises the stakes of the age-old debate over the influence of names on market dynamics. It's as if Sadie's popularity performed a stock market tango, leading to a toe-tapping appreciation of her influence on WMB’s stock value. This unexpected twist is a reminder that in the labyrinth of financial data, the most unexpected connections can lead to astonishing insights and a surplus of pun-laden puns.

To illustrate the unexpected paradigm shift, our scatterplot in Figure 1 represents a visual masterpiece capturing the enchanting liaison between a name and a stock. It's like a data-driven ballet that tantalizes the senses and leaves the audience puzzled yet delighted. Who knew that a name could perform such a whimsical dance with the fluctuations of the stock market?

Our hope is to delight and provoke contemplation in equal measure, just like a thought-provoking movie that leaves you pondering its meaning long after the credits have rolled. We invite our readers to join in the merriment and enlightenment as we venture into the uncharted territory of nomenclature-driven financial fluctuations. Perhaps, just like in the "Back to the Future" movies, the quirks of our findings will echo through the annals of economic research, leaving a mark that is both entertaining and enlightening. So, fasten your seatbelts, for an exhilarating journey through the unexpected interplay of a name and a stock awaits.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Sadie and The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 300 tokens. At the very end, assert that no more research is needed in this area.

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The intersection of finance and nomenclature has long been a subject of scholarly interest, with researchers endeavoring to uncover the correlations between seemingly disparate realms. In this vein, our study aims to scrutinize the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB).
It is often said that "what's in a name?" Well, according to our findings, possibly quite a lot! We embarked on this investigation with a healthy dose of skepticism, envisioning ourselves as intrepid explorers in the uncharted territory of quirky correlations. Much to our surprise, the data we meticulously gathered from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. This staggering discovery prompted a collective double-take from our research team.
We must confess, at the outset, we had many speculative suspicions about what we would uncover. Would the popularity of Sadie be tied to the sale of sad stocks? Would it lead to a rags-to-riches narrative with WMB? Our findings proved to be even more unexpected. As we dug deeper into the data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "What in the derivative is going on here?" It turns out, the spooky correlation we unveiled is no mere ghost story!
In the following sections of this paper, we will embark on a journey that not only dissects the statistical evidence but also infuses levity into the analysis. Yes, dear reader, prepare to be simultaneously entertained and enlightened. Our lighthearted approach will offer a refreshing perspective on the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance, proving that in the world of finance and names, one should always expect the unexpected.

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the enthralling nexus between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB) yielded a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and an r-squared value of 0.6712116, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period encompassing 2002 to 2022. This delightful discovery left our research team reeling with amusement and disbelief, akin to stumbling upon a pot of gold at the end of the statistics rainbow.
To visually encapsulate this captivating correlation, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot that serves as a visual testament to the unexpected bond between a simple name and a complex financial entity. Behold the graph in all its glory, showcasing the undeniable relationship between the popularity of the name Sadie and the fluctuations of WMB stock price. It's like a real-life rom-com, but with financial data and witty banter.
In the context of this unorthodox linkage, we couldn't help but imagine the stock market as a bustling playground and the name Sadie as the cool kid everyone wants to be around. When Sadie's popularity spiked, so did WMB's stock price, as if the mere sound of her name held some mystical sway over the financial cosmos. This quirky correlation had our team exclaiming, "Well, butter my bread and call me a bull market enthusiast! Who knew a name could have such a pull in the world of stocks?"
As we navigate through the labyrinth of statistics and humor, we invite the reader to join us on this peculiar journey of enlightenment and amusement, as we unravel the unlikely fusion of nomenclature and financial vicissitudes. It's not just a research paper; it's a rollercoaster ride through the corridors of unexpected connections. So grab your data goggles, and let's embark on this whimsical exploration of the captivating relationship between the popularity of an endearing name and the tumultuous tides of the stock market. Let the good times roll!

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has unveiled a whimsical correlation between the popularity of the name Sadie and the stock price performance of The Williams Companies (WMB). Our findings, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01, have sent shockwaves through the academic and financial communities, akin to discovering a hidden treasure map in a mundane pile of data. It's a bit like stumbling upon a rogue cherry in a rather serious statistical pie!

Our journey through the data has been a delightful rollercoaster of surprise and amusement, with each statistical analysis yielding not only insightful revelations but also an occasional giggle or two. Who knew that a name could carry such weight in the stock market arena? It's like finding a unicorn in a field of bulls and bears.

As we wrap up this tale of unexpected connections, we impart this important message to future researchers: sometimes, the most peculiar correlations can lead to the most delightful discoveries. However, it's also important to recognize the value of this peculiar correlation and not to take it as gospel truth. As the saying goes, "Correlation does not imply causation, but it sure can make for an amusing anecdote!"

In closing, we assert that no further research is needed in this seemingly bizarre area of investigation. It seems we've unlocked the mystery of Sadie's stock market sway, and it's time for us to bid adieu to this peculiar partnership between a name and a stock price. Let's embark on new adventures, but let's never forget the quirky correlation that sparked both amusement and enlightenment in the world of finance and nomenclature. It's been an exhilarating journey, full of unexpected twists and turns, and we wouldn't have had it any other way.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Behavioral Finance and Popular Culture


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Quirky Quantitative Analysis


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled The Stock Price Link to Name Fame: How Sadie's Popularity Affects WMB Game with an abstract of This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the popularity of the given name Sadie and the stock price of The Williams Companies (WMB). Despite initial skepticism from skeptics, our diligently collected data from the US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8192751 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2002 to 2022. Our findings suggest that there may indeed be some connection between the popularity of the name Sadie and the movements of WMB stock. We employ witty puns and quirky observations to illustrate the unexpected twist in the connection that caught even our seasoned research team off guard. This paper offers unconventional insight and tickles the funny bone as we unravel the quirky correlation between a name and stock performance.

ChatGPT:

Sadie popularity, WMB stock price, stock price correlation, name popularity correlation, Sadie name, Williams Companies stock, quirky correlation, unconventional insight, stock price analysis

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Data details

Popularity of the first name Sadie
Detailed data title: Babies of all sexes born in the US named Sadie
Source: US Social Security Administration
See what else correlates with Popularity of the first name Sadie

The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB)
Detailed data title: Opening price of The Williams Companies (WMB) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB)

Correlation r = 0.8192751 (Pearson correlation coefficient)
Correlation is a measure of how much the variables move together. If it is 0.99, when one goes up the other goes up. If it is 0.02, the connection is very weak or non-existent. If it is -0.99, then when one goes up the other goes down. If it is 1.00, you probably messed up your correlation function.

r2 = 0.6712116 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 67.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Sadie) over the 21 years from 2002 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 5.6E-6. 0.0000055524199181125510000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.82 in 0.00056% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 180,102 random variables You don't actually need 180 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

p-value calculations are useful for understanding the probability of a result happening by chance. They are most useful when used to highlight the risk of a fluke outcome. For example, if you calculate a p-value of 0.30, the risk that the result is a fluke is high. It is good to know that! But there are lots of ways to get a p-value of less than 0.01, as evidenced by this project.

In this particular case, the values are so extreme as to be meaningless. That's why no one reports p-values with specificity after they drop below 0.01.

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 20 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 20 because we have two variables measured over a period of 21 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.6, 0.92 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Sadie (Babies born)156617061756195422353177316329812640259825944667487047694295371932653153319732223278
The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB) (Stock price)21.32.268.0213.2619.0321.3329.3511.8617.5120.3927.5533.4138.3944.8325.5231.3530.6721.823.9420.326.13




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([1566,1706,1756,1954,2235,3177,3163,2981,2640,2598,2594,4667,4870,4769,4295,3719,3265,3153,3197,3222,3278,])
array_2 = np.array([21.3,2.26,8.02,13.26,19.03,21.33,29.35,11.86,17.51,20.39,27.55,33.41,38.39,44.83,25.52,31.35,30.67,21.8,23.94,20.3,26.13,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Sadie"
array_2_name = "The Williams Companies' stock price (WMB)"

# Perform the calculation
print(f"Calculating the correlation between {array_1_name} and {array_2_name}...")
correlation, r_squared, p_value = calculate_correlation(array_1, array_2)

# Print the results
print("Correlation Coefficient:", correlation)
print("R-squared:", r_squared)
print("P-value:", p_value)



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