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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 'wojak' meme and the second variable is Google searches for 'takeout near me'. The chart goes from 2006 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time.

A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Popularity of the 'wojak' meme and the second variable is Google searches for 'takeout near me'. The chart goes from 2006 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time.

AI explanation

The 'wojak' meme garnered such a devoted following that fans began to host themed meme parties. These meme parties, of course, had to be catered, leading to a surge in demand for takeout near you. It seems the internet isn't just serving up memes, but also a side of convenience!

^{Show image generation prompt} Create a meme inspired by the wojak meme that in some way references Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Try to emulate the style of the meme - don’t violate the copyright, just make it look and feel like the original meme.

This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

*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.
^{Show prompt for explanation} 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 'wojak' meme caused takeout near me (Google searches for 'takeout near me') to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)

Mirthful Meme: The Mirthsome Marriage of 'Wojak' and 'Wonton' - A Correlation Conundrum

The Journal of Internet Anthropology and Visual Culture

Jan 2024

^{Show prompt used to generate this paper} 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 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 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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]]
Mirthful Meme: The Mirthsome Marriage of 'Wojak' and 'Wonton' - A Correlation Conundrum

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the perplexing linkage between the popularity of the 'wojak' internet meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Leveraging data from Google Trends and utilizing rigorous statistical analysis techniques, our research team has unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9717381 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning 2006 to 2023.

While the connection between a meme representing a crudely drawn face and a hankering for savory morsels may seem farcical at first glance, our findings indicate a robust association that warrants further investigation. The implications of this seemingly incongruous relationship may hold significant implications for the realms of internet culture and consumer behavior.

Through our research, we aim to shed light on this unexpected correlation and invite fellow scholars to join us in uncovering the intricate interplay between digital humor and culinary cravings. The intersection of whimsical internet phenomena and culinary proclivities may offer a rich tapestry for future inquiry, with potential impact extending beyond academia to the enduring puzzle of human preferences and predilections.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
The confluence of internet memes and culinary cravings is a topic that has elicited its fair share of raised eyebrows, bemused snickers, and speculative musings. Nevertheless, it is precisely this seemingly improbable relationship that we, as diligent scholars, have set out to unravel in the following study. The enigmatic intersection of 'wojak' and 'wonton' may appear whimsical on the surface, but our investigation has revealed an unexpected nexus worthy of scrutiny.
The 'wojak' meme, characterized by its emotive and crudely drawn visage, has become a ubiquitous fixture in the digital landscape, eliciting reactions ranging from guffaws to existential ponderings. Concurrently, the convenience and allure of "takeout near me" as a solution to sustenance quandaries has embedded itself deeply in modern consumer behavior. These ostensibly disparate phenomena prompted our curiosity and propelled us to delve into the hitherto unexplored correlation between meme virality and the search for nearby edible indulgences.
This melding of levity and lusciousness led us to embark on a journey through the annals of Google Trends. The excavation of search query data yielded a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9717381, accompanied by a p-value unassumingly nesting below 0.01. These statistically robust metrics, coupled with the perplexing nature of the association between a digital grimace and a gastronomic quest, beckon us to unravel the underlying mechanisms governing this delightful conundrum.
As the implications of our findings extend beyond the realms of cyber whimsy and epicurean desires, it is imperative to not only decipher the correlations at play but also to contemplate the broader implications for digital culture and consumer proclivities. The interplay of humor and hunger, as evidenced by our research, beckons for further exploration and invites the scholarly community to partake in the unraveling of this mirthful marriage.
In the exploration of this surreal juxtaposition, we aim to not only entertain our academic curiosity but to also shed light on the intricate tapestry that binds internet phenomena to human cravings. The fusion of absurdity and appetite that our study exudes is meant to serve not only as a jest for scholarly inquiry but as an introspective journey through the enigmatic labyrinth of human desires, digital absurdity, and the fortuitous interconnections between them.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The connection between internet memes and consumer behavior has garnered limited scholarly attention, yet recent research has begun to shed light on this unexplored territory. Smith et al. (2021) examined the influence of internet memes on consumer preferences, uncovering a subtle correlation between exposure to meme content and subsequent purchasing decisions. Doe and Jones (2019) delved into the psychological impact of internet humor on individuals' food choices, revealing intriguing patterns in the relationship between online amusement and culinary inclinations.

Expanding the exploration to related literature, "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser provide foundational insights into modern dietary predilections and the cultural significance of food consumption. Additionally, the fictional works of Terry Pratchett, such as "The Color of Magic" and "Guards! Guards!", offer imaginative parallels to the intersection of digital culture and gastronomic desires, albeit in a fantastical milieu.

Moreover, anecdotal evidence from social media platforms has surfaced, purporting personal narratives of individuals encountering 'wojak' memes and subsequently finding themselves embarking on quests for delectable takeout cuisine. One such post notes, "Started my day with a 'wojak' meme and ended up ordering Chinese takeout for dinner. Coincidence? I think not." Such casual observations, though anecdotal, hint at the intriguing potential for a tangible link between digital amusement and gustatory cravings.

As the scholarly discourse gingerly steps into the whimsical realm of 'wojak' and wontons, the confluence of internet culture and culinary proclivities teeters on the verge of becoming a delectably peculiar terrain for academic inquiry. The upcoming exploration seeks not only to unravel the befuddling correlation between a crudely drawn meme and the urge for delectable fare but also to embrace the delightful bewilderment that emanates from this captivating convergence.

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 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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 Google Trends and Google Trends . You used data from 2006 to 2023

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]]
Mirthful Meme: The Mirthsome Marriage of 'Wojak' and 'Wonton' - A Correlation Conundrum

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the perplexing linkage between the popularity of the 'wojak' internet meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Leveraging data from Google Trends and utilizing rigorous statistical analysis techniques, our research team has unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9717381 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning 2006 to 2023.

While the connection between a meme representing a crudely drawn face and a hankering for savory morsels may seem farcical at first glance, our findings indicate a robust association that warrants further investigation. The implications of this seemingly incongruous relationship may hold significant implications for the realms of internet culture and consumer behavior.

Through our research, we aim to shed light on this unexpected correlation and invite fellow scholars to join us in uncovering the intricate interplay between digital humor and culinary cravings. The intersection of whimsical internet phenomena and culinary proclivities may offer a rich tapestry for future inquiry, with potential impact extending beyond academia to the enduring puzzle of human preferences and predilections.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
The confluence of internet memes and culinary cravings is a topic that has elicited its fair share of raised eyebrows, bemused snickers, and speculative musings. Nevertheless, it is precisely this seemingly improbable relationship that we, as diligent scholars, have set out to unravel in the following study. The enigmatic intersection of 'wojak' and 'wonton' may appear whimsical on the surface, but our investigation has revealed an unexpected nexus worthy of scrutiny.
The 'wojak' meme, characterized by its emotive and crudely drawn visage, has become a ubiquitous fixture in the digital landscape, eliciting reactions ranging from guffaws to existential ponderings. Concurrently, the convenience and allure of "takeout near me" as a solution to sustenance quandaries has embedded itself deeply in modern consumer behavior. These ostensibly disparate phenomena prompted our curiosity and propelled us to delve into the hitherto unexplored correlation between meme virality and the search for nearby edible indulgences.
This melding of levity and lusciousness led us to embark on a journey through the annals of Google Trends. The excavation of search query data yielded a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9717381, accompanied by a p-value unassumingly nesting below 0.01. These statistically robust metrics, coupled with the perplexing nature of the association between a digital grimace and a gastronomic quest, beckon us to unravel the underlying mechanisms governing this delightful conundrum.
As the implications of our findings extend beyond the realms of cyber whimsy and epicurean desires, it is imperative to not only decipher the correlations at play but also to contemplate the broader implications for digital culture and consumer proclivities. The interplay of humor and hunger, as evidenced by our research, beckons for further exploration and invites the scholarly community to partake in the unraveling of this mirthful marriage.
In the exploration of this surreal juxtaposition, we aim to not only entertain our academic curiosity but to also shed light on the intricate tapestry that binds internet phenomena to human cravings. The fusion of absurdity and appetite that our study exudes is meant to serve not only as a jest for scholarly inquiry but as an introspective journey through the enigmatic labyrinth of human desires, digital absurdity, and the fortuitous interconnections between them.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Data Collection:
The process of data compilation commenced with the expansive reaches of the online sphere, encompassing a myriad of sources but predominantly hinging upon the aggregation of information from Google Trends. The focal variables under scrutiny, namely the ascendancy of the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of exploratory quests for 'takeout near me', were tracked from the year 2006 through the culmination of 2023. This extensive temporal scope was deemed requisite in capturing the dynamicity of internet phenomena and culinary predilections.

Intricate Inquiry and Inscrutable Investigation:
The dataset derived from Google Trends underwent meticulous scrutiny, characterized by a multifaceted approach combining esoteric statistical techniques and the discerning eye of the erudite investigator. Deciphering the digital flux of meme prevalence and gustatory proclivity necessitated traversing the corridors of unconventional correlational analysis and delving into the recesses of multivariate regressions.

Statistical Exegesis:
The nexus between 'wojak' and wontons, albeit seemingly surreptitious, was subjected to rigorous statistical dissection. Through the employment of Pearson's correlation coefficient, the dalliance between the meme's virality and the proclivity for takeout revelry was elucidated, yielding a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9717381. Shackled by traditional conventions, the p-value surreptitiously revealed itself to be less than 0.01, thereby impelling the contemplation of an unequivocal association with a significance necessitating the raising of metaphorical eyebrows.

Causal Conjecture and Hedonic Hypotheses:
The quest was not only confined to uncovering the enigmatic affiliation between 'wojak' and wontons but also encompassed speculating upon the underlying mechanisms engendering this jovial correlation. Inquisitive minds waded through the shallows of hedonic psychology and the allure of humorous relief, endeavoring to unearth the convoluted concatenation of digital satire and gustatory yearning.

Limitations and Lighthearted Levity:
Amidst the solemnity of statistical stratagems and scholarly scrutiny, it behooves us to acknowledge the limitations inherent in our jocular journey. The intricacies of meme dynamics and gastronomic fascination are fraught with idiosyncrasies that elude the snares of definitive explication. The tempestuous tides of internet culture and culinary proclivities are as capricious as they are captivating, prompting the acknowledgment of the speculative nature that envelops our findings.

In conclusion, the elucidation of the syncretism between 'wojak' and wontons signifies not only a scholarly conquest but an invitation to immerse in the vicissitudes of humorous inquiry and epicurean exploration. The amalgamation of statistical steadfastness and whimsical wonderment has illuminated a path to further scholarly discourse, fostering an atmosphere of scholastic merriment and intellectual indulgence.

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 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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 Google Trends and Google Trends .

For the time period 2006 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.9717381, r-squared of 0.9442748, 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]]
Mirthful Meme: The Mirthsome Marriage of 'Wojak' and 'Wonton' - A Correlation Conundrum

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the perplexing linkage between the popularity of the 'wojak' internet meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Leveraging data from Google Trends and utilizing rigorous statistical analysis techniques, our research team has unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9717381 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning 2006 to 2023.

While the connection between a meme representing a crudely drawn face and a hankering for savory morsels may seem farcical at first glance, our findings indicate a robust association that warrants further investigation. The implications of this seemingly incongruous relationship may hold significant implications for the realms of internet culture and consumer behavior.

Through our research, we aim to shed light on this unexpected correlation and invite fellow scholars to join us in uncovering the intricate interplay between digital humor and culinary cravings. The intersection of whimsical internet phenomena and culinary proclivities may offer a rich tapestry for future inquiry, with potential impact extending beyond academia to the enduring puzzle of human preferences and predilections.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
INTRODUCTION
The confluence of internet memes and culinary cravings is a topic that has elicited its fair share of raised eyebrows, bemused snickers, and speculative musings. Nevertheless, it is precisely this seemingly improbable relationship that we, as diligent scholars, have set out to unravel in the following study. The enigmatic intersection of 'wojak' and 'wonton' may appear whimsical on the surface, but our investigation has revealed an unexpected nexus worthy of scrutiny.
The 'wojak' meme, characterized by its emotive and crudely drawn visage, has become a ubiquitous fixture in the digital landscape, eliciting reactions ranging from guffaws to existential ponderings. Concurrently, the convenience and allure of "takeout near me" as a solution to sustenance quandaries has embedded itself deeply in modern consumer behavior. These ostensibly disparate phenomena prompted our curiosity and propelled us to delve into the hitherto unexplored correlation between meme virality and the search for nearby edible indulgences.
This melding of levity and lusciousness led us to embark on a journey through the annals of Google Trends. The excavation of search query data yielded a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9717381, accompanied by a p-value unassumingly nesting below 0.01. These statistically robust metrics, coupled with the perplexing nature of the association between a digital grimace and a gastronomic quest, beckon us to unravel the underlying mechanisms governing this delightful conundrum.
As the implications of our findings extend beyond the realms of cyber whimsy and epicurean desires, it is imperative to not only decipher the correlations at play but also to contemplate the broader implications for digital culture and consumer proclivities. The interplay of humor and hunger, as evidenced by our research, beckons for further exploration and invites the scholarly community to partake in the unraveling of this mirthful marriage.
In the exploration of this surreal juxtaposition, we aim to not only entertain our academic curiosity but to also shed light on the intricate tapestry that binds internet phenomena to human cravings. The fusion of absurdity and appetite that our study exudes is meant to serve not only as a jest for scholarly inquiry but as an introspective journey through the enigmatic labyrinth of human desires, digital absurdity, and the fortuitous interconnections between them.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]

ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The empirical analysis of the relationship between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me' has yielded compelling results. For the time period spanning 2006 to 2023, the correlation coefficient was determined to be 0.9717381. This strikingly high correlation implies a robust association between the two seemingly unrelated variables, lending credence to the notion that internet memes and culinary cravings may share a peculiar bond.

Moreover, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) was calculated to be 0.9442748, indicating that approximately 94.4% of the variance in the frequency of 'takeout near me' searches can be explained by the popularity of the 'wojak' meme. This substantial proportion of explained variance underscores the strong relationship between the two variables and emphasizes the noteworthy predictive power of meme virality on gastronomic inquiries.

Notably, the p-value obtained was found to be less than 0.01, signifying a statistically significant relationship between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. This low p-value offers compelling evidence to support the existence of a genuine correlation, dismissing the possibility that the observed association is purely due to random chance.

Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the robust correlation between the two variables, providing a visual testament to the surprising affinity between internet humor and culinary cravings. The scatterplot showcases a clear, positively sloped trend, affirming the synchronous rise and fall of 'wojak' popularity and 'takeout near me' searches over the period under examination.

In summary, our investigation has unearthed a remarkably strong correlation between the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me', shedding light on the curious confluence of internet culture and culinary predilections. These findings beckon further exploration and offer a lighthearted yet thought-provoking entry point into the study of digital phenomena and human behavior.

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 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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]]
Mirthful Meme: The Mirthsome Marriage of 'Wojak' and 'Wonton' - A Correlation Conundrum

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the perplexing linkage between the popularity of the 'wojak' internet meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Leveraging data from Google Trends and utilizing rigorous statistical analysis techniques, our research team has unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9717381 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning 2006 to 2023.

While the connection between a meme representing a crudely drawn face and a hankering for savory morsels may seem farcical at first glance, our findings indicate a robust association that warrants further investigation. The implications of this seemingly incongruous relationship may hold significant implications for the realms of internet culture and consumer behavior.

Through our research, we aim to shed light on this unexpected correlation and invite fellow scholars to join us in uncovering the intricate interplay between digital humor and culinary cravings. The intersection of whimsical internet phenomena and culinary proclivities may offer a rich tapestry for future inquiry, with potential impact extending beyond academia to the enduring puzzle of human preferences and predilections.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The connection between internet memes and consumer behavior has garnered limited scholarly attention, yet recent research has begun to shed light on this unexplored territory. Smith et al. (2021) examined the influence of internet memes on consumer preferences, uncovering a subtle correlation between exposure to meme content and subsequent purchasing decisions. Doe and Jones (2019) delved into the psychological impact of internet humor on individuals' food choices, revealing intriguing patterns in the relationship between online amusement and culinary inclinations.
Expanding the exploration to related literature, "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser provide foundational insights into modern dietary predilections and the cultural significance of food consumption. Additionally, the fictional works of Terry Pratchett, such as "The Color of Magic" and "Guards! Guards!", offer imaginative parallels to the intersection of digital culture and gastronomic desires, albeit in a fantastical milieu.
Moreover, anecdotal evidence from social media platforms has surfaced, purporting personal narratives of individuals encountering 'wojak' memes and subsequently finding themselves embarking on quests for delectable takeout cuisine. One such post notes, "Started my day with a 'wojak' meme and ended up ordering Chinese takeout for dinner. Coincidence? I think not." Such casual observations, though anecdotal, hint at the intriguing potential for a tangible link between digital amusement and gustatory cravings.
As the scholarly discourse gingerly steps into the whimsical realm of 'wojak' and wontons, the confluence of internet culture and culinary proclivities teeters on the verge of becoming a delectably peculiar terrain for academic inquiry. The upcoming exploration seeks not only to unravel the befuddling correlation between a crudely drawn meme and the urge for delectable fare but also to embrace the delightful bewilderment that emanates from this captivating convergence.

[[RESULTS]]
The empirical analysis of the relationship between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me' has yielded compelling results. For the time period spanning 2006 to 2023, the correlation coefficient was determined to be 0.9717381. This strikingly high correlation implies a robust association between the two seemingly unrelated variables, lending credence to the notion that internet memes and culinary cravings may share a peculiar bond.
Moreover, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) was calculated to be 0.9442748, indicating that approximately 94.4% of the variance in the frequency of 'takeout near me' searches can be explained by the popularity of the 'wojak' meme. This substantial proportion of explained variance underscores the strong relationship between the two variables and emphasizes the noteworthy predictive power of meme virality on gastronomic inquiries.
Notably, the p-value obtained was found to be less than 0.01, signifying a statistically significant relationship between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. This low p-value offers compelling evidence to support the existence of a genuine correlation, dismissing the possibility that the observed association is purely due to random chance.
Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the robust correlation between the two variables, providing a visual testament to the surprising affinity between internet humor and culinary cravings. The scatterplot showcases a clear, positively sloped trend, affirming the synchronous rise and fall of 'wojak' popularity and 'takeout near me' searches over the period under examination.
In summary, our investigation has unearthed a remarkably strong correlation between the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me', shedding light on the curious confluence of internet culture and culinary predilections. These findings beckon further exploration and offer a lighthearted yet thought-provoking entry point into the study of digital phenomena and human behavior.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]

ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our investigation support the prior research on the influence of internet memes on consumer behavior and gustatory preferences. Our study echoes the findings of Smith et al. (2021), who uncovered a subtle correlation between exposure to meme content and subsequent purchasing decisions. The robust association between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me' reaffirms the notion that digital humor may indeed sway culinary cravings. Doe and Jones (2019) delved into the psychological impact of internet humor on individuals' food choices, and our findings lend empirical weight to their intriguing patterns in the relationship between online amusement and culinary inclinations.

Moreover, our results align with the anecdotal evidence of individuals encountering 'wojak' memes and finding themselves embarking on quests for delectable takeout cuisine. While such casual observations are often dismissed as mere coincidences, our statistical analysis provides compelling evidence that hints at the possibility of a tangible link between digital amusement and gustatory desires. The seemingly incongruous relationship between a crudely drawn meme and the urge for savory morsels may hold significant implications for understanding the intricate interplay between digital culture and consumer behavior.

It is intriguing to note that the coefficient of determination (r-squared) was calculated to be 0.9442748, indicating that approximately 94.4% of the variance in the frequency of 'takeout near me' searches can be explained by the popularity of the 'wojak' meme. This substantial proportion of explained variance underscores the strong relationship between the two variables and emphasizes the noteworthy predictive power of meme virality on gastronomic inquiries. Such a high explanatory power provides an amusing yet thought-provoking entry point into the study of digital phenomena and human behavior, thereby demonstrating the robustness of the correlation.

In conclusion, our study has unraveled a surprising correlation between the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me', opening a delectably peculiar terrain for intellectual inquiry. The intersection of whimsical internet phenomena and culinary proclivities presents an amusing yet compelling area for future research. The inexhaustible mystery of human preferences and predilections continues to offer rich fodder for investigation, beckoning scholars to engage in the whimsical yet enlightening realm of internet culture and gustatory inclinations.

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 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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]]
Mirthful Meme: The Mirthsome Marriage of 'Wojak' and 'Wonton' - A Correlation Conundrum

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the perplexing linkage between the popularity of the 'wojak' internet meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Leveraging data from Google Trends and utilizing rigorous statistical analysis techniques, our research team has unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9717381 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning 2006 to 2023.

While the connection between a meme representing a crudely drawn face and a hankering for savory morsels may seem farcical at first glance, our findings indicate a robust association that warrants further investigation. The implications of this seemingly incongruous relationship may hold significant implications for the realms of internet culture and consumer behavior.

Through our research, we aim to shed light on this unexpected correlation and invite fellow scholars to join us in uncovering the intricate interplay between digital humor and culinary cravings. The intersection of whimsical internet phenomena and culinary proclivities may offer a rich tapestry for future inquiry, with potential impact extending beyond academia to the enduring puzzle of human preferences and predilections.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
The confluence of internet memes and culinary cravings is a topic that has elicited its fair share of raised eyebrows, bemused snickers, and speculative musings. Nevertheless, it is precisely this seemingly improbable relationship that we, as diligent scholars, have set out to unravel in the following study. The enigmatic intersection of 'wojak' and 'wonton' may appear whimsical on the surface, but our investigation has revealed an unexpected nexus worthy of scrutiny.
The 'wojak' meme, characterized by its emotive and crudely drawn visage, has become a ubiquitous fixture in the digital landscape, eliciting reactions ranging from guffaws to existential ponderings. Concurrently, the convenience and allure of "takeout near me" as a solution to sustenance quandaries has embedded itself deeply in modern consumer behavior. These ostensibly disparate phenomena prompted our curiosity and propelled us to delve into the hitherto unexplored correlation between meme virality and the search for nearby edible indulgences.
This melding of levity and lusciousness led us to embark on a journey through the annals of Google Trends. The excavation of search query data yielded a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9717381, accompanied by a p-value unassumingly nesting below 0.01. These statistically robust metrics, coupled with the perplexing nature of the association between a digital grimace and a gastronomic quest, beckon us to unravel the underlying mechanisms governing this delightful conundrum.
As the implications of our findings extend beyond the realms of cyber whimsy and epicurean desires, it is imperative to not only decipher the correlations at play but also to contemplate the broader implications for digital culture and consumer proclivities. The interplay of humor and hunger, as evidenced by our research, beckons for further exploration and invites the scholarly community to partake in the unraveling of this mirthful marriage.
In the exploration of this surreal juxtaposition, we aim to not only entertain our academic curiosity but to also shed light on the intricate tapestry that binds internet phenomena to human cravings. The fusion of absurdity and appetite that our study exudes is meant to serve not only as a jest for scholarly inquiry but as an introspective journey through the enigmatic labyrinth of human desires, digital absurdity, and the fortuitous interconnections between them.

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The empirical analysis of the relationship between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me' has yielded compelling results. For the time period spanning 2006 to 2023, the correlation coefficient was determined to be 0.9717381. This strikingly high correlation implies a robust association between the two seemingly unrelated variables, lending credence to the notion that internet memes and culinary cravings may share a peculiar bond.
Moreover, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) was calculated to be 0.9442748, indicating that approximately 94.4% of the variance in the frequency of 'takeout near me' searches can be explained by the popularity of the 'wojak' meme. This substantial proportion of explained variance underscores the strong relationship between the two variables and emphasizes the noteworthy predictive power of meme virality on gastronomic inquiries.
Notably, the p-value obtained was found to be less than 0.01, signifying a statistically significant relationship between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and Google searches for 'takeout near me'. This low p-value offers compelling evidence to support the existence of a genuine correlation, dismissing the possibility that the observed association is purely due to random chance.
Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the robust correlation between the two variables, providing a visual testament to the surprising affinity between internet humor and culinary cravings. The scatterplot showcases a clear, positively sloped trend, affirming the synchronous rise and fall of 'wojak' popularity and 'takeout near me' searches over the period under examination.
In summary, our investigation has unearthed a remarkably strong correlation between the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me', shedding light on the curious confluence of internet culture and culinary predilections. These findings beckon further exploration and offer a lighthearted yet thought-provoking entry point into the study of digital phenomena and human behavior.

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In conclusion, this study has uncovered a seemingly surreal yet compelling correlation between the popularity of the 'wojak' meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me'. The exceptionally high correlation coefficient of 0.9717381, accompanied by a p-value of less than 0.01, provides unequivocal evidence of a robust association between these seemingly disparate phenomena. It appears that the ascent and descent of 'wojak' on the digital stage are intricately entwined with the ebb and flow of cravings for delectable victuals.

The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.9442748 further highlights the substantial proportion of variance in 'takeout near me' searches that can be elucidated by the vicissitudes of 'wojak' popularity. This statistical revelation elucidates the surprising influence that a digital grimace can wield over culinary inquiries, perhaps hinting at the enigmatic allure of humor-laden sustenance solutions.

The scatterplot, resplendent in its visual depiction of the synchronous rise and fall of 'wojak' and 'takeout near me' searches, serves as a testament to the captivating dance between whimsical internet memes and gastronomic pursuits. It is a whimsical waltz that defies conventional logic but beckons us to ponder the quixotic interplay between online levity and offline cravings.

While the implications of our findings extend beyond the realms of scholarly delight into the intricate domain of human proclivities, it is with a lighthearted curiosity that we invite further investigation into this beguiling correlation. However, in the spirit of academic rigor and scholarly jest, we also assert that no further research is warranted in this area, as the clandestine allure of 'wojak' and wontons has been laid bare for all to savor and ponder. Nonetheless, the enduring mystery of the mirthful marriage between 'wojak' and 'wonton' shall continue to tickle our academic fancy and tease our intellectual palates for years to come.

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The Journal of Internet Anthropology and Visual Culture

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The Society for Humorous Inquiry and Research Development (SHIRD)

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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Mirthful Meme: The Mirthsome Marriage of 'Wojak' and 'Wonton' - A Correlation Conundrum with an abstract of This study examines the perplexing linkage between the popularity of the 'wojak' internet meme and the frequency of Google searches for 'takeout near me'. Leveraging data from Google Trends and utilizing rigorous statistical analysis techniques, our research team has unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9717381 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning 2006 to 2023.
While the connection between a meme representing a crudely drawn face and a hankering for savory morsels may seem farcical at first glance, our findings indicate a robust association that warrants further investigation. The implications of this seemingly incongruous relationship may hold significant implications for the realms of internet culture and consumer behavior.
Through our research, we aim to shed light on this unexpected correlation and invite fellow scholars to join us in uncovering the intricate interplay between digital humor and culinary cravings. The intersection of whimsical internet phenomena and culinary proclivities may offer a rich tapestry for future inquiry, with potential impact extending beyond academia to the enduring puzzle of human preferences and predilections.

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Popularity of the 'wojak' meme
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'wojak' (without quotes, in the United States)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: ^{See full details} Relative search volume is a unique Google thing; the shape of the chart is accurate but the actual numbers are meaningless.

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Google searches for 'takeout near me'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'takeout near me' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: ^{See full details} Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

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Correlation r = 0.9717381 (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 = 0.9442748 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 94.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'takeout near me') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the 'wojak' meme) over the 18 years from 2006 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.9E-11.^Show 0.0000000000187303466842016380
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme.^Note 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 0.97 in 1.9E-9% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 53,389,294,756 random variables^Note You don't actually need 53 billion 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 17 degrees of freedom, ^Note Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 17 because we have two variables measured over a period of 18 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.

[ 0.92, 0.99 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
^{Read more about the confidence interval} 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: ^Note 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.

	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Popularity of the 'wojak' meme (Relative popularity)	1.6	0.6	0.9	1	0.818182	0.909091	1	1	1.11111	4.66667	4.41667	5.5	12.4167	17	45.5	68.8333	63.75	60.6667
Google searches for 'takeout near me' (Rel. search volume)	0	0.166667	0.0909091	0	0	0	1	2.41667	4.16667	6.08333	11.25	18.3333	22.0833	23.8333	69.75	76.0833	61.1667	62.4444

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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.
Lack of causal connection: There is probably^Note 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.
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^Note 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. ^{Show the steps to do this.} 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([1.6,0.6,0.9,1,0.818182,0.909091,1,1,1.11111,4.66667,4.41667,5.5,12.4167,17,45.5,68.8333,63.75,60.6667,])
array_2 = np.array([0,0.166667,0.0909091,0,0,0,1,2.41667,4.16667,6.08333,11.25,18.3333,22.0833,23.8333,69.75,76.0833,61.1667,62.4444,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the 'wojak' meme"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'takeout near me'"

# 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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