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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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and the second variable is Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'.  The chart goes from 2004 to 2019, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

Idaho has a higher concentration of chlorophyll-producing plants, leading to a statewide increase in green poop experiences.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [Whimsical illustration] In a magical garden sanctuary in Idaho, a group of cheerful gardeners are meticulously snipping and shaping the vibrant, lush foliage. Splashes of color from the blooming flowers accentuate the tranquil scene. Amidst the lively hustle, one of the workers takes a moment to sit on a weathered bench, magenta-colored hedge trimmers resting beside them. As the serene atmosphere surrounds them, the individual joyfully unravels a technicolor phone to begin a search, setting the whimsical garden abuzz with humorous curiosity. 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: The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. 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: Whimsical illustration Futuristic Futuristic Whimsical illustration Cute 2D animation
ChatGPT: Whimsical illustration

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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop' together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a spacious garden in Idaho, a group of people are working diligently to cut and trim the hedges and bushes. The sound of the trimmers fills the air as the workers carefully sculpt the greenery. Amidst the activity, one person takes a break to sit on a bench and pulls out their phone to search for 'why do i have green poop' on Google.

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: [ Whimsical illustration ] and depicting this scene: In a spacious garden in Idaho, a group of people are working diligently to cut and trim the hedges and bushes. The sound of the trimmers fills the air as the workers carefully sculpt the greenery. Amidst the activity, one person takes a break to sit on a bench and pulls out their phone to search for 'why do i have green poop' on Google. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [Whimsical illustration] In a magical garden sanctuary in Idaho, a group of cheerful gardeners are meticulously snipping and shaping the vibrant, lush foliage. Splashes of color from the blooming flowers accentuate the tranquil scene. Amidst the lively hustle, one of the workers takes a moment to sit on a weathered bench, magenta-colored hedge trimmers resting beside them. As the serene atmosphere surrounds them, the individual joyfully unravels a technicolor phone to begin a search, setting the whimsical garden abuzz with humorous curiosity.

*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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho caused why do i have green poop (Google searches for 'why do i have green poop') to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

The Journal of Linguistic Legerdemain

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 dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and p < 0.01 for 2004 to 2019.

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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The pursuit of knowledge often leads researchers down unexpected paths, where the serious meets the silly, and the mundane meets the mysterious. In this study, we embark on a journey that unravels the intertwined relationship between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and internet searches for 'why do i have green poop'. As we delve into this unusual connection, we cannot resist the urge to sprinkle in some dad jokes, because after all, who doesn't love a good pun?

Why did the statistician go to therapy? To deal with their statistical significance issues! Speaking of statistical significance, the data utilized in this study were gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, providing a rich source of information spanning from 2004 to 2019. We embraced this data like a gardener embraces compost – with both hands and a sense of purpose.

Our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, indicating a strong relationship between the variables. It's as if the cutters and trimmers in Idaho are trimming away at the mystery of green poop. Additionally, the resulting p-value was found to be less than 0.01, affirming the statistical significance of our findings. This level of significance left us feeling more validated than a peer-reviewed paper at a scientific symposium.

As we unravel the alliterative allure of our study, we invite the reader to join us on this journey of discovery – a journey that is both intellectually stimulating and whimsically intriguing. So, buckle up and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of data analysis and dad jokes.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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 cartoons and childrens' shows that you watched that are related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads researchers down unexpected paths, where the serious meets the silly, and the mundane meets the mysterious. In this study, we embark on a journey that unravels the intertwined relationship between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and internet searches for 'why do i have green poop'. As we delve into this unusual connection, we cannot resist the urge to sprinkle in some dad jokes, because after all, who doesn't love a good pun?
Why did the statistician go to therapy? To deal with their statistical significance issues! Speaking of statistical significance, the data utilized in this study were gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, providing a rich source of information spanning from 2004 to 2019. We embraced this data like a gardener embraces compost – with both hands and a sense of purpose.
Our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, indicating a strong relationship between the variables. It's as if the cutters and trimmers in Idaho are trimming away at the mystery of green poop. Additionally, the resulting p-value was found to be less than 0.01, affirming the statistical significance of our findings. This level of significance left us feeling more validated than a peer-reviewed paper at a scientific symposium.
As we unravel the alliterative allure of our study, we invite the reader to join us on this journey of discovery – a journey that is both intellectually stimulating and whimsically intriguing. So, buckle up and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of data analysis and dad jokes.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Numerous previous studies have examined the relationship between occupational trends and internet search queries, however, none have ventured into the peculiar realm of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. Smith et al. (2015) explored the correlation between occupation and internet searches, while Doe (2017) investigated the physiological implications of stool color. Their works set the stage for our research, delving into the enigmatic connection between manual labor and bodily functions.

Turning to broader sources of information, "Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Under-Rated Organ" by Giulia Enders and "The Complete Dookie Chronicles: A Comprehensive Guide to Stool Phenomena" by Dr. Seymour Butz provide valuable insights into the whimsical world of human excrement. The juxtaposition of serious medical research and lighthearted literature mirrors our own approach to this unconventional research topic.

As we delve deeper into the literature, it is essential to consider fictional works that may indirectly shed light on our current investigation. "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese and "The Green Mile" by Stephen King, though unrelated to our study, impart a sense of thematic cohesion and alliterative charm to our endeavor.

Furthermore, the animated television series "The Magic School Bus" and "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" offer a formative cultural backdrop, as they instilled in many of us a fascination with the human body and environmental stewardship. While seemingly tangential to the topic at hand, their influence on shaping our understanding of bodily processes and ecological interconnectedness cannot be understated.

In summary, the literature to date has offered valuable insights into related fields of study, setting the stage for our investigation of the curious connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a lighthearted yet methodical approach, we aim to unravel this unexpected correlation, much like a roll of toilet paper being systematically unwound by an inquisitive cat.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2004 to 2019

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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads researchers down unexpected paths, where the serious meets the silly, and the mundane meets the mysterious. In this study, we embark on a journey that unravels the intertwined relationship between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and internet searches for 'why do i have green poop'. As we delve into this unusual connection, we cannot resist the urge to sprinkle in some dad jokes, because after all, who doesn't love a good pun?
Why did the statistician go to therapy? To deal with their statistical significance issues! Speaking of statistical significance, the data utilized in this study were gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, providing a rich source of information spanning from 2004 to 2019. We embraced this data like a gardener embraces compost – with both hands and a sense of purpose.
Our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, indicating a strong relationship between the variables. It's as if the cutters and trimmers in Idaho are trimming away at the mystery of green poop. Additionally, the resulting p-value was found to be less than 0.01, affirming the statistical significance of our findings. This level of significance left us feeling more validated than a peer-reviewed paper at a scientific symposium.
As we unravel the alliterative allure of our study, we invite the reader to join us on this journey of discovery – a journey that is both intellectually stimulating and whimsically intriguing. So, buckle up and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of data analysis and dad jokes.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The methodological approach employed in this study aimed to explore the curious correlation between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. Our research team utilized a combination of data collection and analysis techniques that would make even the most stoic statistician crack a smile.

To begin, we collected employment data on cutters and trimmers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tapping into a veritable gold mine of information that had us feeling more excited than a pun enthusiast at a comedy club. The data spanned the years 2004 to 2019, offering a comprehensive view of the employment landscape in Idaho.

Next, we turned to the realm of internet search behavior, venturing into the enigmatic and often whimsical world of Google Trends. The search term 'why do i have green poop' served as our digital compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of online queries with the same precision as a GPS system on a road trip.

Having amassed these diverse data sources, we embarked on the task of wrangling and harmonizing the datasets, a process reminiscent of a complicated juggling act at a statistical circus. By aligning the temporal dimensions and standardizing the variables, we ensured a seamless integration that would make even the most finicky data purist nod in approval.

With our datasets in hand, we set sail on the turbulent seas of statistical analysis, navigating the treacherous waters of correlation and significance testing. The Pearson correlation coefficient emerged as our trusty compass, guiding us through the choppy waves of data points with the steady resolve of a seasoned sailor.

Employing a statistical significance threshold of p < 0.01, we sought to determine the strength of the relationship between the employment of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and the prevalence of 'green poop' searches. This rigorous statistical approach was as satisfying as a perfectly timed punchline at a stand-up comedy show, leaving us with results that were both robust and chuckle-worthy.

In summary, the methodology adopted in this study blended the rigors of empirical research with the levity of lighthearted exploration, resulting in a scientific endeavor that was as intellectually stimulating as it was playfully entertaining.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2004 to 2019, you found a correlation 0.7371144, r-squared of 0.5433377, 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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads researchers down unexpected paths, where the serious meets the silly, and the mundane meets the mysterious. In this study, we embark on a journey that unravels the intertwined relationship between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and internet searches for 'why do i have green poop'. As we delve into this unusual connection, we cannot resist the urge to sprinkle in some dad jokes, because after all, who doesn't love a good pun?
Why did the statistician go to therapy? To deal with their statistical significance issues! Speaking of statistical significance, the data utilized in this study were gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, providing a rich source of information spanning from 2004 to 2019. We embraced this data like a gardener embraces compost – with both hands and a sense of purpose.
Our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, indicating a strong relationship between the variables. It's as if the cutters and trimmers in Idaho are trimming away at the mystery of green poop. Additionally, the resulting p-value was found to be less than 0.01, affirming the statistical significance of our findings. This level of significance left us feeling more validated than a peer-reviewed paper at a scientific symposium.
As we unravel the alliterative allure of our study, we invite the reader to join us on this journey of discovery – a journey that is both intellectually stimulating and whimsically intriguing. So, buckle up and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of data analysis and dad jokes.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The bountiful data harvested from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends provided a fertile ground for our investigation into the peculiar pair of variables – the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, it seems that cutters and trimmers have a 'cutting-edge' role to play in the prevalence of peculiar poop problems.

The r-squared value of 0.5433377 indicates that approximately 54.33% of the variance in the frequency of 'why do i have green poop' searches can be attributed to the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho. This finding tickles the statistician's funny bone, as it highlights the substantial influence of seemingly unrelated factors on each other. It's not every day that one encounters such a flush of statistical association between professional hand tools and gastrointestinal inquiries.

Unsurprisingly, the p-value of less than 0.01 confirms the robustness of the relationship between the variables, reinforcing the notion that this connection is not merely a statistical blip, but a bona fide phenomenon worthy of scholarly attention. This level of statistical significance makes us more 'relieved' than a plumber who finally finds the source of an elusive leak.

In Figure 1 (to be added), a scatterplot vividly illustrates the strong positive correlation between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. The plot not only showcases the remarkable coherence between these seemingly incongruous variables but also serves as a visual testament to the fascinating interplay of diverse influences on human behavior and search patterns.

Overall, our findings highlight the captivating confluence of seemingly disparate elements in the digital age, demonstrating that even the most unexpected pairings can yield surprising insights. Much like a well-timed dad joke, this correlation opens the door to a world of unexpected connections and serves as a reminder of the delightful unpredictability of scientific inquiry.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Numerous previous studies have examined the relationship between occupational trends and internet search queries, however, none have ventured into the peculiar realm of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. Smith et al. (2015) explored the correlation between occupation and internet searches, while Doe (2017) investigated the physiological implications of stool color. Their works set the stage for our research, delving into the enigmatic connection between manual labor and bodily functions.
Turning to broader sources of information, "Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Under-Rated Organ" by Giulia Enders and "The Complete Dookie Chronicles: A Comprehensive Guide to Stool Phenomena" by Dr. Seymour Butz provide valuable insights into the whimsical world of human excrement. The juxtaposition of serious medical research and lighthearted literature mirrors our own approach to this unconventional research topic.
As we delve deeper into the literature, it is essential to consider fictional works that may indirectly shed light on our current investigation. "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese and "The Green Mile" by Stephen King, though unrelated to our study, impart a sense of thematic cohesion and alliterative charm to our endeavor.
Furthermore, the animated television series "The Magic School Bus" and "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" offer a formative cultural backdrop, as they instilled in many of us a fascination with the human body and environmental stewardship. While seemingly tangential to the topic at hand, their influence on shaping our understanding of bodily processes and ecological interconnectedness cannot be understated.
In summary, the literature to date has offered valuable insights into related fields of study, setting the stage for our investigation of the curious connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a lighthearted yet methodical approach, we aim to unravel this unexpected correlation, much like a roll of toilet paper being systematically unwound by an inquisitive cat.

[[RESULTS]]
The bountiful data harvested from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends provided a fertile ground for our investigation into the peculiar pair of variables – the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, it seems that cutters and trimmers have a 'cutting-edge' role to play in the prevalence of peculiar poop problems.
The r-squared value of 0.5433377 indicates that approximately 54.33% of the variance in the frequency of 'why do i have green poop' searches can be attributed to the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho. This finding tickles the statistician's funny bone, as it highlights the substantial influence of seemingly unrelated factors on each other. It's not every day that one encounters such a flush of statistical association between professional hand tools and gastrointestinal inquiries.
Unsurprisingly, the p-value of less than 0.01 confirms the robustness of the relationship between the variables, reinforcing the notion that this connection is not merely a statistical blip, but a bona fide phenomenon worthy of scholarly attention. This level of statistical significance makes us more 'relieved' than a plumber who finally finds the source of an elusive leak.
In Figure 1 (to be added), a scatterplot vividly illustrates the strong positive correlation between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. The plot not only showcases the remarkable coherence between these seemingly incongruous variables but also serves as a visual testament to the fascinating interplay of diverse influences on human behavior and search patterns.
Overall, our findings highlight the captivating confluence of seemingly disparate elements in the digital age, demonstrating that even the most unexpected pairings can yield surprising insights. Much like a well-timed dad joke, this correlation opens the door to a world of unexpected connections and serves as a reminder of the delightful unpredictability of scientific inquiry.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of this study offer a lighthearted yet illuminating insight into the unexpected relationship between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. As incongruous as this connection may initially appear, the results confirm a statistically significant correlation, echoing the notion that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction.

Building upon the literature review's exploration of occupational trends and internet search queries, our results align with the work of Smith et al. (2015) and Doe (2017), underscoring the influence of occupation on digital inquiries about digestive well-being. Much like the harmonious blend of a well-crafted pun, our research adds another layer of nuance to the evolving narrative of occupational impact on modern information-seeking behaviors.

Moreover, our findings complement the thematic cohesion highlighted in the broader sources of information referenced in the literature review. The alliterative allure of "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese and "The Green Mile" by Stephen King finds an unexpected echo in the correlation between cutters and trimmers and queries about green-hued stools. This parallel serves as a lighthearted reminder of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains, akin to the playful interplay of words in a clever dad joke.

The substantial influence of the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, on 'why do i have green poop' searches, as indicated by the r-squared value, reflects the intricate dance of variables in shaping online behaviors. This statistical interplay mirrors the clever twist in a well-crafted joke, encapsulating the delightful unpredictability of research outcomes.

The robustness of the relationship between the variables, underscored by the resoundingly significant p-value, underscores the empirical foundation beneath this unusual yet captivating correlation. The statistical strength of this association is as reassuring as a perfectly timed dad joke, leaving no room for doubt about the genuine nature of this unexpected phenomenon.

In conclusion, the present study sheds light on the whimsical yet noteworthy connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop', demonstrating that even the most seemingly unrelated variables can uncover surprising patterns. This research not only offers a jocular perspective on unexpected correlations but also serves as a testament to the delightful unpredictability of scientific inquiry, much like a well-timed dad joke that leaves us pondering the marvels of the universe.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads researchers down unexpected paths, where the serious meets the silly, and the mundane meets the mysterious. In this study, we embark on a journey that unravels the intertwined relationship between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and internet searches for 'why do i have green poop'. As we delve into this unusual connection, we cannot resist the urge to sprinkle in some dad jokes, because after all, who doesn't love a good pun?
Why did the statistician go to therapy? To deal with their statistical significance issues! Speaking of statistical significance, the data utilized in this study were gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, providing a rich source of information spanning from 2004 to 2019. We embraced this data like a gardener embraces compost – with both hands and a sense of purpose.
Our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, indicating a strong relationship between the variables. It's as if the cutters and trimmers in Idaho are trimming away at the mystery of green poop. Additionally, the resulting p-value was found to be less than 0.01, affirming the statistical significance of our findings. This level of significance left us feeling more validated than a peer-reviewed paper at a scientific symposium.
As we unravel the alliterative allure of our study, we invite the reader to join us on this journey of discovery – a journey that is both intellectually stimulating and whimsically intriguing. So, buckle up and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of data analysis and dad jokes.

[[RESULTS]]
The bountiful data harvested from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends provided a fertile ground for our investigation into the peculiar pair of variables – the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144, it seems that cutters and trimmers have a 'cutting-edge' role to play in the prevalence of peculiar poop problems.
The r-squared value of 0.5433377 indicates that approximately 54.33% of the variance in the frequency of 'why do i have green poop' searches can be attributed to the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho. This finding tickles the statistician's funny bone, as it highlights the substantial influence of seemingly unrelated factors on each other. It's not every day that one encounters such a flush of statistical association between professional hand tools and gastrointestinal inquiries.
Unsurprisingly, the p-value of less than 0.01 confirms the robustness of the relationship between the variables, reinforcing the notion that this connection is not merely a statistical blip, but a bona fide phenomenon worthy of scholarly attention. This level of statistical significance makes us more 'relieved' than a plumber who finally finds the source of an elusive leak.
In Figure 1 (to be added), a scatterplot vividly illustrates the strong positive correlation between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. The plot not only showcases the remarkable coherence between these seemingly incongruous variables but also serves as a visual testament to the fascinating interplay of diverse influences on human behavior and search patterns.
Overall, our findings highlight the captivating confluence of seemingly disparate elements in the digital age, demonstrating that even the most unexpected pairings can yield surprising insights. Much like a well-timed dad joke, this correlation opens the door to a world of unexpected connections and serves as a reminder of the delightful unpredictability of scientific inquiry.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, the findings of this study have shed light on the quirky yet robust relationship between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. It appears that these seemingly unrelated variables are as intertwined as a pair of headphones in a pocket, leaving us to ponder the perplexing connections in the digital age.

This research has provided a breath of fresh air, akin to a ventilation pun – it's 'exhausting' yet revitalizing. The correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 has firmly established the link between professional hand tools and peculiar poop predicaments. It's as if the cutters and trimmers are trimming through the tangled mess of this enigmatic association like a skilled barber.

Furthermore, the r-squared value of 0.5433377 has emphasized the substantial influence of these tools on the frequency of 'why do i have green poop' searches. This unexpected interconnectedness is as surprising as finding a mathematician at a comedy club – unexpected yet strangely fitting. The statistical significance of our findings, with a p-value less than 0.01, has solidified the legitimacy of this curious correlation, making it more compelling than a riveting game of statistical sudoku.

As the scatterplot vividly illustrates, the positive correlation between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho, and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop' is a testament to the whimsical interplay of diverse influences. It's a bit like a fusion jazz band – unexpected, but undeniably harmonious.

In summary, this research has uncovered an unexpected yet robust correlation, highlighting the mysterious interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. The allure of our findings lies in their whimsical nature, reminding us that scientific inquiry is full of delightful surprises, much like a well-crafted dad joke.

As for future research, it is our firm belief that no further investigation is required on this particular topic. The findings are as clear as day, like a well-lit toilet at midnight.


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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Linguistic Legerdemain


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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Linguistic Laughter


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 Ties Between Trimmers and Turds: An Alliteration Analysis with an abstract of This research delves into the whimsical yet surprising connection between the number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho and Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'. With a touch of humor, we present the findings of this unusual correlation, much like the dad who never misses an opportunity for a pun at the dinner table. The data utilized in this study were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, covering the period from 2004 to 2019. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7371144 and a remarkably statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, leaving us all feeling as relieved as a plumbing joke at a conference.

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cutters, trimmers, hand, Idaho, Google searches, green poop, correlation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Google Trends, alliteration analysis

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Data details

The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho

Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'why do i have green poop' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'

Correlation r = 0.7371144 (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 = 0.5433377 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 54.3% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'why do i have green poop') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho) over the 16 years from 2004 through 2019.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.0011. 0.0011223400831680405000000000
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 0.74 in 0.11% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 891 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 15 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 15 because we have two variables measured over a period of 16 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.

[ 0.38, 0.9 ] 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.
2004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho (Laborers)30305030301301208050503030304060110
Google searches for 'why do i have green poop' (Rel. search volume)12.166719.2518.08335.9166714.2536.083340.416735.2524.583315.333316.2515.33331112.416712.514.0833




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([30,30,50,30,30,130,120,80,50,50,30,30,30,40,60,110,])
array_2 = np.array([12.1667,19.25,18.0833,5.91667,14.25,36.0833,40.4167,35.25,24.5833,15.3333,16.25,15.3333,11,12.4167,12.5,14.0833,])
array_1_name = "The number of cutters and trimmers, hand in Idaho"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'why do i have green poop'"

# 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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