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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and the second variable is The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos.  The chart goes from 2011 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

Thaddeus secretly patented a formula for creating the perfect algorithm for viral content. With every birth certificate, a small, but crucial piece of the code was unknowingly passed on, leading to an inexplicable surge in video appreciation. Thaddeus babies, unknowingly boosting internet fame one adorable gurgle at a time.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Certainly! Here's an image generation prompt to create the visual scene you've described: "An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie depicting a bustling nursery. Rows of cribs are filled with cooing babies, each peacefully sleeping or eagerly gurgling. As the camera pans closer, we notice that many of the babies are named Thaddeus, with their birth certificates proudly displaying the name. Meanwhile, in the background, a computer screen shows the skyrocketing number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos, highlighting the unexpected and mysterious correlation between the Thaddeus babies and the popularity of the content." I have included the details for DALL·E-3 to create a whimsical and intriguing visual representation of the nursery scene you've described. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. 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: High-tech An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie 3D Pixar Style Surrealism Magic realism
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos, in the following situation: Thaddeus secretly patented a formula for creating the perfect algorithm for viral content. With every birth certificate, a small, but crucial piece of the code was unknowingly passed on, leading to an inexplicable surge in video appreciation. Thaddeus babies, unknowingly boosting internet fame one adorable gurgle at a time.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling nursery, rows of cribs are filled with cooing babies, each peacefully sleeping or eagerly gurgling. As the camera pans closer, we notice that many of the babies are named Thaddeus, with their birth certificates proudly displaying the name. Meanwhile, in the background, a computer screen shows the skyrocketing number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos, highlighting the unexpected and mysterious correlation between the Thaddeus babies and the popularity of the content.

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: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling nursery, rows of cribs are filled with cooing babies, each peacefully sleeping or eagerly gurgling. As the camera pans closer, we notice that many of the babies are named Thaddeus, with their birth certificates proudly displaying the name. Meanwhile, in the background, a computer screen shows the skyrocketing number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos, highlighting the unexpected and mysterious correlation between the Thaddeus babies and the popularity of the content. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Certainly! Here's an image generation prompt to create the visual scene you've described: "An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie depicting a bustling nursery. Rows of cribs are filled with cooing babies, each peacefully sleeping or eagerly gurgling. As the camera pans closer, we notice that many of the babies are named Thaddeus, with their birth certificates proudly displaying the name. Meanwhile, in the background, a computer screen shows the skyrocketing number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos, highlighting the unexpected and mysterious correlation between the Thaddeus babies and the popularity of the content." I have included the details for DALL·E-3 to create a whimsical and intriguing visual representation of the nursery scene you've described.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Popularity of the first name Thaddeus caused The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

The Journal of Quirky Quantitative Research

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 Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and YouTube to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for 2011 to 2022.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
The Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.


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 Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The fascinating world of nomenclature has long captivated researchers, from the etymologists unraveling the origins of words to the psychologists decoding the impact of names on identity. In this peculiar playground of peculiarities, we find ourselves drawn to the enchanting enigma of the name Thaddeus, a moniker that has historically evoked images of distinguished gentlemen in tweed jackets pondering the mysteries of the universe.

In a seemingly unrelated realm, the grand stage of YouTube unfolds, where the enigmatic CGP Grey weaves together captivating videos that both educate and entertain. It is here, amidst the labyrinth of likes and comments, that we embark upon our quest to discern if there exists a peculiar correlation between the popularity of Thaddeus and the affinity for CGP Grey's mesmerizing content.

As we embark upon this whimsical journey, we are armed with data from the US Social Security Administration chronicling the ebb and flow of Thaddeus nomenclature, and YouTube records documenting the ebullient outpouring of likes bestowed upon CGP Grey's thought-provoking productions. Through the meticulous analysis of this data, we peer into the idiosyncratic interplay between nomenclature and online adulation, seeking to unveil the quirkier aspects of human behavior in the digital age.

This paper unveils the enthralling findings of our endeavors, offering a whimsical window into the tantalizing tango between nomenclature and cybernetic commendation. Prepare to be amused, and perhaps astounded, by the captivating correlation that emerges from our scrutiny of these seemingly disparate domains.


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 Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The fascinating world of nomenclature has long captivated researchers, from the etymologists unraveling the origins of words to the psychologists decoding the impact of names on identity. In this peculiar playground of peculiarities, we find ourselves drawn to the enchanting enigma of the name Thaddeus, a moniker that has historically evoked images of distinguished gentlemen in tweed jackets pondering the mysteries of the universe.
In a seemingly unrelated realm, the grand stage of YouTube unfolds, where the enigmatic CGP Grey weaves together captivating videos that both educate and entertain. It is here, amidst the labyrinth of likes and comments, that we embark upon our quest to discern if there exists a peculiar correlation between the popularity of Thaddeus and the affinity for CGP Grey's mesmerizing content.
As we embark upon this whimsical journey, we are armed with data from the US Social Security Administration chronicling the ebb and flow of Thaddeus nomenclature, and YouTube records documenting the ebullient outpouring of likes bestowed upon CGP Grey's thought-provoking productions. Through the meticulous analysis of this data, we peer into the idiosyncratic interplay between nomenclature and online adulation, seeking to unveil the quirkier aspects of human behavior in the digital age.
This paper unveils the enthralling findings of our endeavors, offering a whimsical window into the tantalizing tango between nomenclature and cybernetic commendation. Prepare to be amused, and perhaps astounded, by the captivating correlation that emerges from our scrutiny of these seemingly disparate domains.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The authors begin their exploration of the connection between the popularity of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos by consulting the esteemed works of Smith, Doe, and Jones. In "The Name Game: Nomenclature and Social Phenomena," Smith delves into the psychological impact of names on individual behavior, providing a framework for understanding the potential influence of nomenclature on online interactions. Likewise, Doe's "Moniker Musings" offers a comprehensive examination of naming trends and their societal implications, laying the groundwork for the present investigation. Jones, in "The Psychology of Internet Engagement," contributes to the understanding of online behavior, setting the stage for an exploration of the connection between specific names and digital engagement.

Expanding beyond these seminal works, the authors reference real non-fiction books such as "Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner to draw insights from the unexpected correlations in societal patterns, before pivoting to real fiction books such as "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss and "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin, which, though unrelated, impart a sense of whimsy to the inquiry. The authors also cite a number of social media posts, including a tweet by @NameNerdAlert postulating a connection between unconventional names and online success, and a Facebook comment from an individual named Thaddeus expressing excitement about an upcoming CGP Grey video.

In keeping with the jovial tone set forth in the abstract, the authors now introduce a series of humorous and unexpected findings regarding the relationship between the name Thaddeus and the performance of CGP Grey's YouTube videos.


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 Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 US Social Security Administration and YouTube . You used data from 2011 to 2022

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The fascinating world of nomenclature has long captivated researchers, from the etymologists unraveling the origins of words to the psychologists decoding the impact of names on identity. In this peculiar playground of peculiarities, we find ourselves drawn to the enchanting enigma of the name Thaddeus, a moniker that has historically evoked images of distinguished gentlemen in tweed jackets pondering the mysteries of the universe.
In a seemingly unrelated realm, the grand stage of YouTube unfolds, where the enigmatic CGP Grey weaves together captivating videos that both educate and entertain. It is here, amidst the labyrinth of likes and comments, that we embark upon our quest to discern if there exists a peculiar correlation between the popularity of Thaddeus and the affinity for CGP Grey's mesmerizing content.
As we embark upon this whimsical journey, we are armed with data from the US Social Security Administration chronicling the ebb and flow of Thaddeus nomenclature, and YouTube records documenting the ebullient outpouring of likes bestowed upon CGP Grey's thought-provoking productions. Through the meticulous analysis of this data, we peer into the idiosyncratic interplay between nomenclature and online adulation, seeking to unveil the quirkier aspects of human behavior in the digital age.
This paper unveils the enthralling findings of our endeavors, offering a whimsical window into the tantalizing tango between nomenclature and cybernetic commendation. Prepare to be amused, and perhaps astounded, by the captivating correlation that emerges from our scrutiny of these seemingly disparate domains.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To dissect the tantalizing connection between the prominence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes bestowed upon CGP Grey's enthralling YouTube videos, our research veered into the convoluted corridors of data collection and statistical scrutiny. We embarked upon this research odyssey with a fervent determination to construct a robust analytical framework that would elicit exclamations of admiration and incredulity.

Data regarding the prevalence of the name Thaddeus was procured from the annals of the US Social Security Administration, spanning the time period from 2011 to 2022. This corpus of nomenclatural knowledge formed the bedrock upon which we constructed our inquiry into the peculiar proclivities of Thaddeus and its potential impact on YouTube engagement.

The CGP Grey YouTube videos, heralded for their captivating content, proved to be a treasure trove of digital commendation. Through rigorous data gathering and video-by-video scrutiny, we meticulously tabulated the average number of likes received by CGP Grey from 2011 to 2022, invoking a sense of awe akin to a magician unveiling a particularly clever sleight of hand.

The synthesis of these disparate pools of data was undertaken with the precision of a sartorial seamstress, meticulously aligning the temporal dimensions and harmonizing the variegated variables to ensure a symphony of statistical significance. Employing the paradigms of correlation analysis, we fervently set out to discern the allure of the name Thaddeus in the grand theater of YouTube engagement.

The statistical software, akin to an erudite oracle of numerical wisdom, was invoked to unveil the correlation coefficient, bestowing us with a value that elicited gasps of incredulity and scholarly glee. This fortuitous coefficient, coupled with a p-value that sparked jubilant exclamations, signaled the emergence of a relationship that cannot be dismissed as mere happenstance.

The resultant orthographic and numeric alchemy, straddling the realms of nomenclature and cybernetic commendation, provided us with a trove of data that illuminated the idiosyncratic interplay between online appreciation and nomenclatural provenance. This methodology, clad in the mantle of statistical rigor and scholarly merriment, laid the groundwork for our revelatory findings.


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 Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 US Social Security Administration and YouTube .

For the time period 2011 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9266790, r-squared of 0.8587339, 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 Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The fascinating world of nomenclature has long captivated researchers, from the etymologists unraveling the origins of words to the psychologists decoding the impact of names on identity. In this peculiar playground of peculiarities, we find ourselves drawn to the enchanting enigma of the name Thaddeus, a moniker that has historically evoked images of distinguished gentlemen in tweed jackets pondering the mysteries of the universe.
In a seemingly unrelated realm, the grand stage of YouTube unfolds, where the enigmatic CGP Grey weaves together captivating videos that both educate and entertain. It is here, amidst the labyrinth of likes and comments, that we embark upon our quest to discern if there exists a peculiar correlation between the popularity of Thaddeus and the affinity for CGP Grey's mesmerizing content.
As we embark upon this whimsical journey, we are armed with data from the US Social Security Administration chronicling the ebb and flow of Thaddeus nomenclature, and YouTube records documenting the ebullient outpouring of likes bestowed upon CGP Grey's thought-provoking productions. Through the meticulous analysis of this data, we peer into the idiosyncratic interplay between nomenclature and online adulation, seeking to unveil the quirkier aspects of human behavior in the digital age.
This paper unveils the enthralling findings of our endeavors, offering a whimsical window into the tantalizing tango between nomenclature and cybernetic commendation. Prepare to be amused, and perhaps astounded, by the captivating correlation that emerges from our scrutiny of these seemingly disparate domains.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]
The rambunctious research endeavor yielded a correlation of 0.9266790 between the prevalence of the name Thaddeus and the average number of likes accrued by CGP Grey's enthralling YouTube videos over the period from 2011 to 2022. This robust correlation coefficient sparked a whirlwind of fascination and mirth among the research team, who found themselves exclaiming, "Eureka!" amidst fits of giggles and statistical revelry. The r-squared value of 0.8587339 further reinforced the prodigious relationship between the two variables, leaving the team in a state of statistical euphoria.

Notably, the p-value of less than 0.01 provided a resounding endorsement of the significance of the correlation, prompting the team to raise a virtual toast to the resplendent resonance between the name Thaddeus and the digital commendation of CGP Grey's content. The results not only elucidate the allure of alliterative nomenclature but also serve as a testament to the whimsical wonders of statistical exploration.

In Figure 1, the scatterplot ingeniously captures the fervent courtship between the popularity of the name Thaddeus and the burgeoning bounty of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos, showcasing a captivating dance of data points that would make even the most stoic statistician crack a wry smile. This visual representation of the robust correlation invites the viewer to revel in the enchanting interplay of nomenclature and online appreciation, providing a feast for the eyes and the intellect.


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 Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The authors begin their exploration of the connection between the popularity of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos by consulting the esteemed works of Smith, Doe, and Jones. In "The Name Game: Nomenclature and Social Phenomena," Smith delves into the psychological impact of names on individual behavior, providing a framework for understanding the potential influence of nomenclature on online interactions. Likewise, Doe's "Moniker Musings" offers a comprehensive examination of naming trends and their societal implications, laying the groundwork for the present investigation. Jones, in "The Psychology of Internet Engagement," contributes to the understanding of online behavior, setting the stage for an exploration of the connection between specific names and digital engagement.
Expanding beyond these seminal works, the authors reference real non-fiction books such as "Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner to draw insights from the unexpected correlations in societal patterns, before pivoting to real fiction books such as "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss and "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin, which, though unrelated, impart a sense of whimsy to the inquiry. The authors also cite a number of social media posts, including a tweet by @NameNerdAlert postulating a connection between unconventional names and online success, and a Facebook comment from an individual named Thaddeus expressing excitement about an upcoming CGP Grey video.
In keeping with the jovial tone set forth in the abstract, the authors now introduce a series of humorous and unexpected findings regarding the relationship between the name Thaddeus and the performance of CGP Grey's YouTube videos.

[[RESULTS]]
The rambunctious research endeavor yielded a correlation of 0.9266790 between the prevalence of the name Thaddeus and the average number of likes accrued by CGP Grey's enthralling YouTube videos over the period from 2011 to 2022. This robust correlation coefficient sparked a whirlwind of fascination and mirth among the research team, who found themselves exclaiming, "Eureka!" amidst fits of giggles and statistical revelry. The r-squared value of 0.8587339 further reinforced the prodigious relationship between the two variables, leaving the team in a state of statistical euphoria.
Notably, the p-value of less than 0.01 provided a resounding endorsement of the significance of the correlation, prompting the team to raise a virtual toast to the resplendent resonance between the name Thaddeus and the digital commendation of CGP Grey's content. The results not only elucidate the allure of alliterative nomenclature but also serve as a testament to the whimsical wonders of statistical exploration.
In Figure 1, the scatterplot ingeniously captures the fervent courtship between the popularity of the name Thaddeus and the burgeoning bounty of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos, showcasing a captivating dance of data points that would make even the most stoic statistician crack a wry smile. This visual representation of the robust correlation invites the viewer to revel in the enchanting interplay of nomenclature and online appreciation, providing a feast for the eyes and the intellect.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The resplendent results of our study support and build upon the prior research, emboldening the connection between the name Thaddeus and the average number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos. Our findings correlate delightfully with the work of Smith, Doe, and Jones, echoing their insights on the psychological impact of names, societal implications of naming trends, and the psychology of internet engagement.

The robust correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 serves as the ringleader in this statistical circus, leading the parade of data points with an air of mischief and mirth. The gleeful gallivant through the scatterplot captures the inherent charm of the relationship between the prevalence of the name Thaddeus and the digital adulation of CGP Grey's content. The statistical revelry reached its zenith with the r-squared value of 0.8587339, showcasing the prodigious hold of nomenclature on online engagement.

Our results not only enrich the scholarly discourse on nomenclature and online behavior but also add a touch of whimsy to the ponderous world of statistics. The p-value of less than 0.01 serves as a resounding validation of the profound significance of the correlation, prompting a metaphorical champagne toast to the enchanting resonance between the name Thaddeus and the virtual applause for CGP Grey's videos.

The unexpected and humorous findings unearthed in our literature review, from the whimsical works of fiction to the tweet by @NameNerdAlert, stand as testaments to the jubilant spirit of our inquiry. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and the playful dance of nomenclature and online appreciation, shedding light on the captivating tug-of-war between nomenclature and digital commendation.

In conclusion, our research has not only deepened our appreciation for the correlation between the popularity of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos but also infused a touch of levity into the scholarly discourse, leaving us with a renewed sense of wonder at the delightful caprice of statistical exploration.


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 Popularity of the first name Thaddeus and The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The fascinating world of nomenclature has long captivated researchers, from the etymologists unraveling the origins of words to the psychologists decoding the impact of names on identity. In this peculiar playground of peculiarities, we find ourselves drawn to the enchanting enigma of the name Thaddeus, a moniker that has historically evoked images of distinguished gentlemen in tweed jackets pondering the mysteries of the universe.
In a seemingly unrelated realm, the grand stage of YouTube unfolds, where the enigmatic CGP Grey weaves together captivating videos that both educate and entertain. It is here, amidst the labyrinth of likes and comments, that we embark upon our quest to discern if there exists a peculiar correlation between the popularity of Thaddeus and the affinity for CGP Grey's mesmerizing content.
As we embark upon this whimsical journey, we are armed with data from the US Social Security Administration chronicling the ebb and flow of Thaddeus nomenclature, and YouTube records documenting the ebullient outpouring of likes bestowed upon CGP Grey's thought-provoking productions. Through the meticulous analysis of this data, we peer into the idiosyncratic interplay between nomenclature and online adulation, seeking to unveil the quirkier aspects of human behavior in the digital age.
This paper unveils the enthralling findings of our endeavors, offering a whimsical window into the tantalizing tango between nomenclature and cybernetic commendation. Prepare to be amused, and perhaps astounded, by the captivating correlation that emerges from our scrutiny of these seemingly disparate domains.

[[RESULTS]]
The rambunctious research endeavor yielded a correlation of 0.9266790 between the prevalence of the name Thaddeus and the average number of likes accrued by CGP Grey's enthralling YouTube videos over the period from 2011 to 2022. This robust correlation coefficient sparked a whirlwind of fascination and mirth among the research team, who found themselves exclaiming, "Eureka!" amidst fits of giggles and statistical revelry. The r-squared value of 0.8587339 further reinforced the prodigious relationship between the two variables, leaving the team in a state of statistical euphoria.
Notably, the p-value of less than 0.01 provided a resounding endorsement of the significance of the correlation, prompting the team to raise a virtual toast to the resplendent resonance between the name Thaddeus and the digital commendation of CGP Grey's content. The results not only elucidate the allure of alliterative nomenclature but also serve as a testament to the whimsical wonders of statistical exploration.
In Figure 1, the scatterplot ingeniously captures the fervent courtship between the popularity of the name Thaddeus and the burgeoning bounty of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube videos, showcasing a captivating dance of data points that would make even the most stoic statistician crack a wry smile. This visual representation of the robust correlation invites the viewer to revel in the enchanting interplay of nomenclature and online appreciation, providing a feast for the eyes and the intellect.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our expedition into the whimsical world of nomenclature and online endorsement has yielded a captivating correlation between the prevalence of the name Thaddeus and the outpouring of likes on CGP Grey's YouTube productions. The prodigious correlation coefficient of 0.9266790, akin to the discovery of a particularly rare orchid in the statistical jungle, has left us in a state of euphoric disbelief. The tantalizing tango between Thaddeus and YouTube commendation has illuminated the quirky idiosyncrasies of human behavior in the digital age, akin to catching a glimpse of a particularly elusive creature in the statistical wilderness.

The resounding endorsement of the p-value, akin to a resplendent seal of approval from the statistical deities, has bolstered our conviction in the enchanting link between nomenclature and cybernetic admiration. Moreover, the visual spectacle of the scatterplot, a veritable carnival of data points engaged in an enthusiastic waltz, has not only delighted our statistical sensibilities but also invited us to ponder the whimsical wonders of statistical exploration with renewed fervor.

As we bid adieu to this enigmatic alliance of Thaddeus and YouTube likes, we are compelled to declare that no further research is required in this domain. The union of Thaddeus and YouTube appreciation has been thoroughly unveiled, like a magician revealing the secrets behind a particularly perplexing illusion. May these findings continue to enchant future researchers and elicit guffaws of statistical revelry for years to come.


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 Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Quirky Quantitative Research


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 Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Quirky Statistics and Social Media Research


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 Thaddeus Tally: Tracing Traits of Thaddeus' Triumph in Tallying YouTube Likes with an abstract of This research paper delves into the delightful correlation between the prevalence of the first name Thaddeus and the average number of likes garnered by CGP Grey's captivating YouTube videos. Employing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team excavated evidence to discern if there exists a substantial link between the two phenomena. An invigorating correlation coefficient of 0.9266790 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2011 to 2022 revealed a robust relationship, evoking exclamations of astonishment and amusement. The findings of this study shed light on the tantalizing tug-of-war between nomenclature and online appreciation, leading to a deeper appreciation for the idiosyncrasies of internet culture and human nomenclature.

ChatGPT:

Thaddeus Tally, Thaddeus, YouTube, likes, CGP Grey, correlation, US Social Security Administration, data analysis, nomenclature, internet culture, human traits, YouTube video likes, correlation coefficient, online appreciation, internet phenomena

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Data details

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

The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos
Detailed data title: The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos.
Source: YouTube
See what else correlates with The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos

Correlation r = 0.9266790 (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 = 0.8587339 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 85.9% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Thaddeus) over the 12 years from 2011 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.5E-5. 0.0000147424182394038700000000
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 0.93 in 0.0015% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 67,831 random variables You don't actually need 67 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 11 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 11 because we have two variables measured over a period of 12 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.

[ 0.75, 0.98 ] 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.
201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Thaddeus (Babies born)223231280327358416387343325297294308
The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos (Average likes)10674373651169073170498180589258092250912190107170848183823168551178503




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([223,231,280,327,358,416,387,343,325,297,294,308,])
array_2 = np.array([106743,73651,169073,170498,180589,258092,250912,190107,170848,183823,168551,178503,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Thaddeus"
array_2_name = "The average number of likes on CGP Grey YouTube videos"

# 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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