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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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the second variable is Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion.  The chart goes from 1980 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

The fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka caused a surge in ancient, buried hot dog cravings, leading to a spike in hot dog consumption by competitive eaters. It's a case of fueling not just cars, but also the reigning champions with an insatiable appetite for victory sausages!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image showing a bustling Sri Lankan city street scene, with cars and buses emitting plumes of smoke in the hot sun. Among the crowd, there is a poster for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. At the event, the reigning champion stands tall amidst the frenzy, devouring hotdogs by the dozen. The scorching heat seems to fuel his drive as he sets a new record, relishing in the victory, with spectators cheering and enjoying their own hotdogs in the warm, sunny atmosphere. 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: Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. 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: A Discovery magazine cover image Psychedelic Woodblock painting Cyberpunk a meme
ChatGPT: A Discovery magazine cover image

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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion, in the following situation: An increase in fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka led to hotter temperatures, causing more people to crave hotdogs and attend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition, ultimately resulting in the champion consuming more hotdogs. The heat made everyone "relish" the idea of eating hotdogs, creating a "bun-derful" environment for record-breaking consumption!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling Sri Lankan city, the streets were lined with cars and buses emitting plumes of smoke from increased fossil fuel use. The hot sun beat down, making the pavement sizzle. Among the crowd, a poster for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition caught everyone's eye. People flocked to the event where the reigning champion, standing tall amidst the frenzy, devoured hotdogs by the dozen. The scorching heat seemed to fuel his drive, as he set a new record, relishing in the victory as spectators cheered and enjoyed their own hotdogs in the warm, sunny atmosphere.

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: [ A Discovery magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling Sri Lankan city, the streets were lined with cars and buses emitting plumes of smoke from increased fossil fuel use. The hot sun beat down, making the pavement sizzle. Among the crowd, a poster for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition caught everyone's eye. People flocked to the event where the reigning champion, standing tall amidst the frenzy, devoured hotdogs by the dozen. The scorching heat seemed to fuel his drive, as he set a new record, relishing in the victory as spectators cheered and enjoyed their own hotdogs in the warm, sunny atmosphere. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image showing a bustling Sri Lankan city street scene, with cars and buses emitting plumes of smoke in the hot sun. Among the crowd, there is a poster for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. At the event, the reigning champion stands tall amidst the frenzy, devouring hotdogs by the dozen. The scorching heat seems to fuel his drive as he sets a new record, relishing in the victory, with spectators cheering and enjoying their own hotdogs in the warm, sunny atmosphere.

*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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka caused Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

The International Journal of Gastronomic Geology

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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for 1980 to 2021.

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]]
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.


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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. 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]]
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and hot dog enthusiasts, welcome to a study that promises to be quite the sausage fest! Today, we embark on a journey to explore the unlikely but tantalizing connection between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the consumption of hotdogs by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. It's a research venture that's sure to leave you relishing the unexpected and perhaps even feeling a bit mustard.

As the renowned saying goes, "Let's be frank" – no pun intended – the intertwining of fossil fuel use and hot dog consumption is not exactly a pairing we often think of, much like the bizarre courtship between a bun and a sausage. However, as we delve deeper into the data and unleash the power of statistical analyses, we will uncover a correlation that is as intriguing as finding a pickle in the middle of a hot dog.

Picture this: a world where the burning of fossil fuels and the scarfing down of hot dogs are as connected as condiments on a bun. It sounds quite a "relishing" tale – pun absolutely intended – and indeed, our study has uncovered some meaty statistics that might just knock your socks off. We dive into the depths of energy consumption in Sri Lanka, a country known for its lush landscapes, rich culture, and now, unexpectedly, an improbable link to the competitive munching of franks. Don't worry; we won't "ketchup" with the punchlines just yet.

Now, you might be thinking, "What's the beef?" And to that, we say, worry not – we're not just "wienering" away our time with frivolous correlations. Our findings, rooted in solid scientific methodology and meticulous data analysis, reveal a connection as real as the crunch of biting into a perfectly grilled hot dog. It's a discovery that's as surprising as finding a stray mustard seed in a haystack, and we're sausaging you'll enjoy our savory revelation.

Just wait until you see the "bunder" of evidence we've uncovered. It's a sizzling conundrum that's as puzzling as trying to figure out the correct condiment-to-hotdog ratio. Strap in and grab some napkins – this is going to be one heck of a wild ride. With that said, let's "relish" the opportunity to sink our teeth into this curious correlation and bask in the delight of uncovering unexpected links in the annals of research. So, without further adieu, let's meat our findings head on and dig in!


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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. 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 devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and hot dog enthusiasts, welcome to a study that promises to be quite the sausage fest! Today, we embark on a journey to explore the unlikely but tantalizing connection between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the consumption of hotdogs by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. It's a research venture that's sure to leave you relishing the unexpected and perhaps even feeling a bit mustard.
As the renowned saying goes, "Let's be frank" – no pun intended – the intertwining of fossil fuel use and hot dog consumption is not exactly a pairing we often think of, much like the bizarre courtship between a bun and a sausage. However, as we delve deeper into the data and unleash the power of statistical analyses, we will uncover a correlation that is as intriguing as finding a pickle in the middle of a hot dog.
Picture this: a world where the burning of fossil fuels and the scarfing down of hot dogs are as connected as condiments on a bun. It sounds quite a "relishing" tale – pun absolutely intended – and indeed, our study has uncovered some meaty statistics that might just knock your socks off. We dive into the depths of energy consumption in Sri Lanka, a country known for its lush landscapes, rich culture, and now, unexpectedly, an improbable link to the competitive munching of franks. Don't worry; we won't "ketchup" with the punchlines just yet.
Now, you might be thinking, "What's the beef?" And to that, we say, worry not – we're not just "wienering" away our time with frivolous correlations. Our findings, rooted in solid scientific methodology and meticulous data analysis, reveal a connection as real as the crunch of biting into a perfectly grilled hot dog. It's a discovery that's as surprising as finding a stray mustard seed in a haystack, and we're sausaging you'll enjoy our savory revelation.
Just wait until you see the "bunder" of evidence we've uncovered. It's a sizzling conundrum that's as puzzling as trying to figure out the correct condiment-to-hotdog ratio. Strap in and grab some napkins – this is going to be one heck of a wild ride. With that said, let's "relish" the opportunity to sink our teeth into this curious correlation and bask in the delight of uncovering unexpected links in the annals of research. So, without further adieu, let's meat our findings head on and dig in!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "The Dynamics of Fossil Fuel Consumption in Developing Nations," Smith et al. delve into the complex relationship between economic development and fossil fuel use in countries such as Sri Lanka. Their comprehensive analysis sheds light on the various factors driving fuel consumption, but they may have missed a crucial link in the form of a plump, juicy hot dog.

Speaking of juicy, in "Nathan's Famous: The First 100 Years" by William Handwerker, the author provides a scrumptious history of the iconic hot dog brand. As we digested this information, we couldn't help but wonder if there is more to the story than meets the bun.

Enter "The Art of Eating" by M.F.K. Fisher, a literary feast for the senses that explores the cultural significance of food. While Fisher's work is a delightful read, it left us salivating for a deeper understanding of the hot dog's role in the global culinary landscape.

And who can forget the classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl? While the book primarily focuses on Willy Wonka's confectionary creations, we couldn't help but entertain the thought of a "Hot Dog Factory" and the potential implications for our study.

Not to "sausage" your patience, but our literature review didn't stop there. In a bold move that some might call "cheesy," we turned to the unlikeliest of sources for inspiration – the back of shampoo bottles. While the correlation between fossil fuel use and hot dog consumption might not leap off the ingredient list, we found ourselves lathering in curiosity over the unexpected insights lurking within the world of personal care products.

Now, you might be thinking, "What do shampoo bottles have to do with hot dogs?" It's a valid question, and one that we have pondered at great length. After all, sometimes the most unlikely connections yield the juiciest results – much like stumbling upon a relish-covered hot dog in a pile of data.


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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. 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 Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia . You used data from 1980 to 2021

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]]
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and hot dog enthusiasts, welcome to a study that promises to be quite the sausage fest! Today, we embark on a journey to explore the unlikely but tantalizing connection between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the consumption of hotdogs by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. It's a research venture that's sure to leave you relishing the unexpected and perhaps even feeling a bit mustard.
As the renowned saying goes, "Let's be frank" – no pun intended – the intertwining of fossil fuel use and hot dog consumption is not exactly a pairing we often think of, much like the bizarre courtship between a bun and a sausage. However, as we delve deeper into the data and unleash the power of statistical analyses, we will uncover a correlation that is as intriguing as finding a pickle in the middle of a hot dog.
Picture this: a world where the burning of fossil fuels and the scarfing down of hot dogs are as connected as condiments on a bun. It sounds quite a "relishing" tale – pun absolutely intended – and indeed, our study has uncovered some meaty statistics that might just knock your socks off. We dive into the depths of energy consumption in Sri Lanka, a country known for its lush landscapes, rich culture, and now, unexpectedly, an improbable link to the competitive munching of franks. Don't worry; we won't "ketchup" with the punchlines just yet.
Now, you might be thinking, "What's the beef?" And to that, we say, worry not – we're not just "wienering" away our time with frivolous correlations. Our findings, rooted in solid scientific methodology and meticulous data analysis, reveal a connection as real as the crunch of biting into a perfectly grilled hot dog. It's a discovery that's as surprising as finding a stray mustard seed in a haystack, and we're sausaging you'll enjoy our savory revelation.
Just wait until you see the "bunder" of evidence we've uncovered. It's a sizzling conundrum that's as puzzling as trying to figure out the correct condiment-to-hotdog ratio. Strap in and grab some napkins – this is going to be one heck of a wild ride. With that said, let's "relish" the opportunity to sink our teeth into this curious correlation and bask in the delight of uncovering unexpected links in the annals of research. So, without further adieu, let's meat our findings head on and dig in!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In order to sink our teeth into this unusual connection between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the consumption of hotdogs by the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion, we utilized a combination of data collection, statistical analyses, and a pinch of creativity to grill up some sizzling findings.

First, we scoured the internet, or "relished in the vast expanse of online information," as we like to call it, to gather data on fossil fuel consumption in Sri Lanka from 1980 to 2021. Our main sources included the Energy Information Administration, where we dug deep into the excavation of data, and supplemented our findings with the hotbed of knowledge that is Wikipedia. It was quite the "dig" into the world of energy statistics – a veritable archaeological expedition, if you will. We also made sure to double-check the authenticity of our data, because nobody likes a dubious wiener, especially when it comes to scholarly research!

To cook up our connection with the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion, we delved into the consumption statistics of hotdogs from the annual competition records. It was no easy feat, as we had to sift through plenty of buns and numbers, but we were determined to "ketchup" with the correlation.

With our data in hand, we then fired up the grill with some robust statistical analyses. We first computed the correlation coefficient between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the number of hotdogs consumed by the champion, employing the trusty formula as if we were donning statistical chef hats. It's safe to say that we seasoned our data with some meticulous calculations and a sprinkle of charm, hoping to spice up the numbers.

Next, we served up some regression analyses to further explore the relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. We adjusted for confounding factors like global hot dog demand and the influence of other competitive eaters, akin to carefully balancing the ingredients in a complex recipe. We didn't want any flavor to overshadow the true essence of our findings, after all.

Now, all this might sound like a meaty task, but we assure you, dear readers, that the process was as fascinating as finding a particularly rare breed of hot dog. It's essential to approach such uncharted correlations with both methodological rigor and a hint of whimsy, after all.

In addition, we performed a meticulous time-series analysis, treating the data points as if they were the sizzling seconds ticking away during a fierce competitive eating competition. We sought to capture the dynamics of change over time, as if each data point carried the aroma of a fresh, sizzling hot dog.

Overall, the concoction of methods and analyses resulted in a delectable platter of findings that we are eager to present. We're confident that our methodology laid the groundwork for uncovering a correlation as surprising and delightful as finding the perfect balance between the bun and the frank. Now, onto the mouth-watering results – hold onto your condiments!


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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. 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 Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia .

For the time period 1980 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9479548, r-squared of 0.8986184, 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]]
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and hot dog enthusiasts, welcome to a study that promises to be quite the sausage fest! Today, we embark on a journey to explore the unlikely but tantalizing connection between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the consumption of hotdogs by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. It's a research venture that's sure to leave you relishing the unexpected and perhaps even feeling a bit mustard.
As the renowned saying goes, "Let's be frank" – no pun intended – the intertwining of fossil fuel use and hot dog consumption is not exactly a pairing we often think of, much like the bizarre courtship between a bun and a sausage. However, as we delve deeper into the data and unleash the power of statistical analyses, we will uncover a correlation that is as intriguing as finding a pickle in the middle of a hot dog.
Picture this: a world where the burning of fossil fuels and the scarfing down of hot dogs are as connected as condiments on a bun. It sounds quite a "relishing" tale – pun absolutely intended – and indeed, our study has uncovered some meaty statistics that might just knock your socks off. We dive into the depths of energy consumption in Sri Lanka, a country known for its lush landscapes, rich culture, and now, unexpectedly, an improbable link to the competitive munching of franks. Don't worry; we won't "ketchup" with the punchlines just yet.
Now, you might be thinking, "What's the beef?" And to that, we say, worry not – we're not just "wienering" away our time with frivolous correlations. Our findings, rooted in solid scientific methodology and meticulous data analysis, reveal a connection as real as the crunch of biting into a perfectly grilled hot dog. It's a discovery that's as surprising as finding a stray mustard seed in a haystack, and we're sausaging you'll enjoy our savory revelation.
Just wait until you see the "bunder" of evidence we've uncovered. It's a sizzling conundrum that's as puzzling as trying to figure out the correct condiment-to-hotdog ratio. Strap in and grab some napkins – this is going to be one heck of a wild ride. With that said, let's "relish" the opportunity to sink our teeth into this curious correlation and bask in the delight of uncovering unexpected links in the annals of research. So, without further adieu, let's meat our findings head on and dig in!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Well, folks, it's time to mustard the courage to present the results of our finger-licking good research. Our statistical analysis revealed a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.9479548, an r-squared of 0.8986184, and a p-value of less than 0.01 between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the number of hotdogs consumed by the revered Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. That's a strong correlation, stronger than the aroma of a freshly grilled bratwurst on a summer day!

Fig. 1 captures the sizzling connection between these seemingly unrelated variables with a scatterplot that will make you say, "Holy guacamole!" Now, that's a steaming hot correlation if I've ever seen one.

But hold on to your buns, because our findings don't stop there. The meat of the matter is that this significant correlation means that as fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka increased over the years, so did the number of hotdogs devoured to victory at the Coney Island classic. It's a relationship as surprising as finding a wiener dog in a hare race!

Now, it's time for a good ol' dad joke to relish in the moment. It seems that when it comes to competitive hot dog eating, the "fuel" really does make an impact, whether it's from fossil sources or the perfect grilling of a beefy frank.

But wait, there's more! Our data uncovered a link that's as unexpected as finding a pickle in your ice cream. It's a reminder that in the world of research, the most unexpected links can sometimes be hiding in plain sight, like finding an extra sausage in the pack.

So, there you have it, folks. Our findings serve up a tantalizing connection that highlights the unexplored corners of the culinary and environmental world. It's a reminder that in the grand buffet of research, the most delectable results can often be found in the most unexpected pairings. And with that, let's raise a toast – or should I say a hot dog in a bun – to the uncovering of this juicy, statistical adventure. Cheers!


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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. 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]]
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "The Dynamics of Fossil Fuel Consumption in Developing Nations," Smith et al. delve into the complex relationship between economic development and fossil fuel use in countries such as Sri Lanka. Their comprehensive analysis sheds light on the various factors driving fuel consumption, but they may have missed a crucial link in the form of a plump, juicy hot dog.
Speaking of juicy, in "Nathan's Famous: The First 100 Years" by William Handwerker, the author provides a scrumptious history of the iconic hot dog brand. As we digested this information, we couldn't help but wonder if there is more to the story than meets the bun.
Enter "The Art of Eating" by M.F.K. Fisher, a literary feast for the senses that explores the cultural significance of food. While Fisher's work is a delightful read, it left us salivating for a deeper understanding of the hot dog's role in the global culinary landscape.
And who can forget the classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl? While the book primarily focuses on Willy Wonka's confectionary creations, we couldn't help but entertain the thought of a "Hot Dog Factory" and the potential implications for our study.
Not to "sausage" your patience, but our literature review didn't stop there. In a bold move that some might call "cheesy," we turned to the unlikeliest of sources for inspiration – the back of shampoo bottles. While the correlation between fossil fuel use and hot dog consumption might not leap off the ingredient list, we found ourselves lathering in curiosity over the unexpected insights lurking within the world of personal care products.
Now, you might be thinking, "What do shampoo bottles have to do with hot dogs?" It's a valid question, and one that we have pondered at great length. After all, sometimes the most unlikely connections yield the juiciest results – much like stumbling upon a relish-covered hot dog in a pile of data.

[[RESULTS]]
Well, folks, it's time to mustard the courage to present the results of our finger-licking good research. Our statistical analysis revealed a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.9479548, an r-squared of 0.8986184, and a p-value of less than 0.01 between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the number of hotdogs consumed by the revered Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. That's a strong correlation, stronger than the aroma of a freshly grilled bratwurst on a summer day!
Fig. 1 captures the sizzling connection between these seemingly unrelated variables with a scatterplot that will make you say, "Holy guacamole!" Now, that's a steaming hot correlation if I've ever seen one.
But hold on to your buns, because our findings don't stop there. The meat of the matter is that this significant correlation means that as fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka increased over the years, so did the number of hotdogs devoured to victory at the Coney Island classic. It's a relationship as surprising as finding a wiener dog in a hare race!
Now, it's time for a good ol' dad joke to relish in the moment. It seems that when it comes to competitive hot dog eating, the "fuel" really does make an impact, whether it's from fossil sources or the perfect grilling of a beefy frank.
But wait, there's more! Our data uncovered a link that's as unexpected as finding a pickle in your ice cream. It's a reminder that in the world of research, the most unexpected links can sometimes be hiding in plain sight, like finding an extra sausage in the pack.
So, there you have it, folks. Our findings serve up a tantalizing connection that highlights the unexplored corners of the culinary and environmental world. It's a reminder that in the grand buffet of research, the most delectable results can often be found in the most unexpected pairings. And with that, let's raise a toast – or should I say a hot dog in a bun – to the uncovering of this juicy, statistical adventure. Cheers!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study have unearthed a sizzling correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the astonishing number of hotdogs devoured by the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. These results are as surprising as finding a ketchup bottle in the fossil record – an unexpected twist in the annals of research.

Our statistical analysis supported the previous work of Smith et al., who delved into the dynamics of fossil fuel consumption in developing nations. While they focused on economic factors, our study has added a savory dimension to the discussion by revealing a hearty connection between fuel consumption and hot dog consumption. It's as if we've uncovered the missing link in the evolution of energy use, akin to finding a mustard stain on a fossilized brontosaurus bone.

Similarly, the work of Handwerker in "Nathan's Famous: The First 100 Years" has taken on a new layer of significance in light of our findings. Our results underscore the far-reaching impact and global ramifications of hot dog consumption, paving the way for a new era of gastronomical geoeconomics. It's as if the meaty essence of hot dogs has seeped into the very fabric of international energy usage, like finding a hot dog stand in the middle of an oil field.

Moreover, our findings lend credence to the literary explorations of M.F.K. Fisher, whose work on the cultural significance of food has taken on a new flavor. It appears that the humble hot dog holds a deeper connection to our world's energy story, akin to discovering an onion ring in a sea of statistical analysis. Just as Fisher's prose invites readers to savor the complexities of culinary tradition, our study invites researchers to relish the unexpected intersections of energy and gastronomy.

Even the delightful whimsy of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl takes on fresh relevance in the context of our research. Just as Dahl's tale unfolds in surprising and delightful ways, our findings have uncovered a narrative of interconnectedness between fossil fuel use and competitive hot dog consumption. It's as if we've stumbled upon a golden ticket in the form of a statistical insight, unlocking a world where the sweet and salty flavors of hot dogs commingle with the earthy essence of fossil fuels.

In conclusion, our study has uncovered a link as tantalizing as finding a hot dog topped with statistics. It underscores the importance of exploring unexpected connections, as sometimes the most delectable results can be found in the most unexpected pairings – much like discovering the perfect combination of toppings for a hot dog. As researchers, let us continue to peel back the layers of seemingly disparate variables to reveal the flavorful tapestry of statistical intrigue that lies just beneath the surface. Cheers to the union of science and the art of the hot dog!


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 Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. 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]]
Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and hot dog enthusiasts, welcome to a study that promises to be quite the sausage fest! Today, we embark on a journey to explore the unlikely but tantalizing connection between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the consumption of hotdogs by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. It's a research venture that's sure to leave you relishing the unexpected and perhaps even feeling a bit mustard.
As the renowned saying goes, "Let's be frank" – no pun intended – the intertwining of fossil fuel use and hot dog consumption is not exactly a pairing we often think of, much like the bizarre courtship between a bun and a sausage. However, as we delve deeper into the data and unleash the power of statistical analyses, we will uncover a correlation that is as intriguing as finding a pickle in the middle of a hot dog.
Picture this: a world where the burning of fossil fuels and the scarfing down of hot dogs are as connected as condiments on a bun. It sounds quite a "relishing" tale – pun absolutely intended – and indeed, our study has uncovered some meaty statistics that might just knock your socks off. We dive into the depths of energy consumption in Sri Lanka, a country known for its lush landscapes, rich culture, and now, unexpectedly, an improbable link to the competitive munching of franks. Don't worry; we won't "ketchup" with the punchlines just yet.
Now, you might be thinking, "What's the beef?" And to that, we say, worry not – we're not just "wienering" away our time with frivolous correlations. Our findings, rooted in solid scientific methodology and meticulous data analysis, reveal a connection as real as the crunch of biting into a perfectly grilled hot dog. It's a discovery that's as surprising as finding a stray mustard seed in a haystack, and we're sausaging you'll enjoy our savory revelation.
Just wait until you see the "bunder" of evidence we've uncovered. It's a sizzling conundrum that's as puzzling as trying to figure out the correct condiment-to-hotdog ratio. Strap in and grab some napkins – this is going to be one heck of a wild ride. With that said, let's "relish" the opportunity to sink our teeth into this curious correlation and bask in the delight of uncovering unexpected links in the annals of research. So, without further adieu, let's meat our findings head on and dig in!

[[RESULTS]]
Well, folks, it's time to mustard the courage to present the results of our finger-licking good research. Our statistical analysis revealed a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.9479548, an r-squared of 0.8986184, and a p-value of less than 0.01 between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the number of hotdogs consumed by the revered Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. That's a strong correlation, stronger than the aroma of a freshly grilled bratwurst on a summer day!
Fig. 1 captures the sizzling connection between these seemingly unrelated variables with a scatterplot that will make you say, "Holy guacamole!" Now, that's a steaming hot correlation if I've ever seen one.
But hold on to your buns, because our findings don't stop there. The meat of the matter is that this significant correlation means that as fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka increased over the years, so did the number of hotdogs devoured to victory at the Coney Island classic. It's a relationship as surprising as finding a wiener dog in a hare race!
Now, it's time for a good ol' dad joke to relish in the moment. It seems that when it comes to competitive hot dog eating, the "fuel" really does make an impact, whether it's from fossil sources or the perfect grilling of a beefy frank.
But wait, there's more! Our data uncovered a link that's as unexpected as finding a pickle in your ice cream. It's a reminder that in the world of research, the most unexpected links can sometimes be hiding in plain sight, like finding an extra sausage in the pack.
So, there you have it, folks. Our findings serve up a tantalizing connection that highlights the unexplored corners of the culinary and environmental world. It's a reminder that in the grand buffet of research, the most delectable results can often be found in the most unexpected pairings. And with that, let's raise a toast – or should I say a hot dog in a bun – to the uncovering of this juicy, statistical adventure. Cheers!

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

As we wrap up this research journey, it's clear that our findings have sparked more sizzle than a pack of firecrackers on the Fourth of July. The significant correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the consumption of hotdogs by the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion has left us with an insatiable appetite for more pun-tastic correlations.

In the world of statistics, it seems that even the most unrelated variables can come together like the perfect blend of ketchup and mustard on a summertime frank. Our findings tantalize the taste buds of scientific inquiry, reminding us that research can be a real wiener of a adventure... or should I say, "research can really cut the mustard!"

From a statistical standpoint, our results serve up a compelling case that cannot be dismissed with a mere shrug of the shoulders. The connection between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions is as real as the relish on your Chicago-style dog. It's a reminder that in the world of science, sometimes the most unexpected links can be hiding in plain view, much like that rogue pickle amidst the ice cream.

So, where do we go from here? Our findings suggest that no further research is needed in this area. After all, when it comes to uncovering the sausage of unexpected connections, it seems like we've grilled up the juiciest findings already. It's time to ketchup on some new studies and mustard the courage to explore uncharted territories in the vast universe of research.

As we bid adieu to this meaty correlation, let's all relish in the joy of uncovering statistical surprises and embark on new scientific escapades. After all, there's always another "bunder" of discovery waiting around the corner, just like an unanticipated hot dog topping at the condiment bar. Cheers to the endless adventure of research – may it always be as enchanting as finding the perfect balance between hot dog and bun!


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 Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The International Journal of Gastronomic Geology


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
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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 Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Gastronomic Anthropology Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Fuel Fossil Frenzy in Sri Lanka: A Wiener of a Connection to the Consumption of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion with an abstract of Hot dog! This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka and the hotdogs consumed by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and Wikipedia, our study found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.9479548 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. It's no "bunder" that this sizzling connection has raised some eyebrows, but our findings are no baloney. Join us as we unravel the meaty relationship between fossil fuel consumption and the hotdog-eating prowess of champions.

ChatGPT:

fossil fuel consumption Sri Lanka, hot dog eating competition, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion, correlation between fossil fuel consumption and hot dog consumption, Energy Information Administration data, hot dog consumption statistics, meat consumption and fossil fuel use

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Data details

Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka
Detailed data title: Total fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka

Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion
Detailed data title: Hotdog Consumption by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion
Source: Wikipedia
See what else correlates with Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

Correlation r = 0.9479548 (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 = 0.8986184 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 89.9% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka) over the 42 years from 1980 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.7E-21. 0.0000000000000000000017355347
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 0.95 in 1.7E-19% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 576,191,302,887,807,516,672 random variables You don't actually need 576 quintillion 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 41 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 41 because we have two variables measured over a period of 42 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.

[ 0.9, 0.97 ] 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.
198019811982198319841985198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka (Billion kWh)0.1770.2810.4580.8430.160.0650.0070.4980.190.0540.0050.2450.30.1720.2790.3291.2011.5961.6621.893.2773.4414.1184.1424.9435.5044.5565.57895.4985.6984.760166.482247.915744.534567.121446.384489.0456210.16237.9787210.23949.7219610.3442
Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion (Hotdogs eaten)9.5111110.59.511.7515.513.51015.51621.519172019.522.2524.51920.25255050.544.553.334953.75665968546268696162707274717576




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.
  4. Outlandish outliers: There are "outliers" in this data. In concept, "outlier" just means "way different than the rest of your dataset." When calculating a correlation like this, they are particularly impactful because a single outlier can substantially increase your correlation.

    For the purposes of this project, I counted a point as an outlier if it the residual was two standard deviations from the mean.

    (This bullet point only shows up in the details page on charts that do, in fact, have outliers.)
    They stand out on the scatterplot above: notice the dots that are far away from any other dots. I intentionally mishandeled outliers, which makes the correlation look extra strong.




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([0.177,0.281,0.458,0.843,0.16,0.065,0.007,0.498,0.19,0.054,0.005,0.245,0.3,0.172,0.279,0.329,1.201,1.596,1.662,1.89,3.277,3.441,4.118,4.142,4.943,5.504,4.556,5.5789,5.498,5.698,4.76016,6.48224,7.91574,4.53456,7.12144,6.38448,9.04562,10.1623,7.97872,10.2394,9.72196,10.3442,])
array_2 = np.array([9.5,11,11,10.5,9.5,11.75,15.5,13.5,10,15.5,16,21.5,19,17,20,19.5,22.25,24.5,19,20.25,25,50,50.5,44.5,53.33,49,53.75,66,59,68,54,62,68,69,61,62,70,72,74,71,75,76,])
array_1_name = "Fossil fuel use in Sri Lanka"
array_2_name = "Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion"

# 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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