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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 'we live in a society' meme and the second variable is Google searches for 'yeet'. 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 'we live in a society' meme and the second variable is Google searches for 'yeet'. The chart goes from 2006 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time.

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AI explanation

As the 'we live in a society' meme gained popularity, it led to an overall heightened sense of existential absurdity. This, in turn, created a surge in the need for spontaneous expression, hence an increase in yeet-ing. The meme essentially became the catalyst for people to yeet themselves into ironic oblivion, one perplexing moment at a time. It's a societal domino effect of nonsensical proportions!

^{Show image generation prompt} Create a meme inspired by the we live in a society meme that in some way references Google searches for 'yeet'. Try to emulate the style of the meme - don’t violate the copyright, just make it look and feel like the original meme.
^{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 'we live in a society' meme caused yeet (Google searches for 'yeet') to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)

The Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches

Journal of Internet Linguistics

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!

^{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 'we live in a society' meme and Google searches for 'yeet'. 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 devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the curious connection between the widespread popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme and the frequency of Google searches for the term 'yeet'. Utilizing data from Google Trends, our team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 2006 to 2023. The findings revealed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 and p < 0.01, suggesting a noteworthy association between the two seemingly disparate phenomena. Our study aims to bring a lighthearted perspective to the realm of internet culture analysis, offering a pun-intended investigation into this unexpectedly entertaining correlation.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The internet, a digital jungle teeming with a myriad of peculiarities and curiosities, has long been an enigmatic realm for researchers to explore. Among the myriad memes, trends, and inside jokes that populate this virtual landscape, the "we live in a society" meme has captured the attention of netizens with its mix of profound philosophical musings and sardonic humor. Concurrently, the term "yeet" has catapulted into the realms of catchphrase stardom, evoking a sense of both boisterous enthusiasm and inexplicable exuberance.
Amidst this digital cacophony, our scholarly curiosity was piqued by the uncanny correlation between the ubiquity of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of searches for the elusive term "yeet" on the technological oracle known as Google. Our intention was not merely to sift through internet ephemera for the sake of whimsy, but rather to uncover the underlying sociocultural and psychological underpinnings of this seemingly incongruous relationship.
Thus, with a hefty dose of academic curiosity and a sprinkle of digital whimsy, this study charts a quest to disentangle the convoluted threads linking the "we live in a society" meme and the enigmatic allure of "yeet" searches. Our aim is to lend a touch of levity to the serious business of academic inquiry, proving that even in the scholarly pursuit of knowledge, there's room for a bit of internet-induced merriment and jest.
In the following sections, we will embark on a journey through the labyrinth of internet phenomena, from the depths of meme culture to the peaks of viral linguistics, all in the pursuit of unraveling the enigmatic relationship between the "we live in a society" meme and the incessant clamor for "yeet". So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to embark on an academically rigorous, yet undoubtedly whimsical, exploration into the underbelly of internet culture.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith and Doe," the authors find an underlying correlation between internet memes and linguistic phenomena, paving the way for explorations into the interconnectedness of virtual communication. Similarly, Jones et al. demonstrate the impact of viral catchphrases on search engine trends, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of online linguistic evolution.

Moving beyond academic literature, non-fiction works such as "The Internet and Society" and "Digital Culture and Ephemeral Trends" have provided valuable insights into the ever-changing landscape of internet phenomena and their societal implications. Furthermore, fictional narratives such as "The Meme Chronicles" and "Tales from the Yeetiverse" have served as creative representations of the cultural significance of online trends, offering imaginative interpretations of the intriguing interplay between memes and language.

Beyond conventional sources, the researchers also delved into unorthodox avenues of inquiry, performing a comprehensive analysis of internet culture by perusing the backs of shampoo bottles in hopes of uncovering hidden correlations between the "we live in a society" meme and the enigmatic allure of "yeet" searches. While the results of this unconventional approach yielded limited empirical evidence, it undeniably provided a quirky perspective on the subject matter.

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 'we live in a society' meme and Google searches for 'yeet'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
The Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the curious connection between the widespread popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme and the frequency of Google searches for the term 'yeet'. Utilizing data from Google Trends, our team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 2006 to 2023. The findings revealed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 and p < 0.01, suggesting a noteworthy association between the two seemingly disparate phenomena. Our study aims to bring a lighthearted perspective to the realm of internet culture analysis, offering a pun-intended investigation into this unexpectedly entertaining correlation.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The internet, a digital jungle teeming with a myriad of peculiarities and curiosities, has long been an enigmatic realm for researchers to explore. Among the myriad memes, trends, and inside jokes that populate this virtual landscape, the "we live in a society" meme has captured the attention of netizens with its mix of profound philosophical musings and sardonic humor. Concurrently, the term "yeet" has catapulted into the realms of catchphrase stardom, evoking a sense of both boisterous enthusiasm and inexplicable exuberance.
Amidst this digital cacophony, our scholarly curiosity was piqued by the uncanny correlation between the ubiquity of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of searches for the elusive term "yeet" on the technological oracle known as Google. Our intention was not merely to sift through internet ephemera for the sake of whimsy, but rather to uncover the underlying sociocultural and psychological underpinnings of this seemingly incongruous relationship.
Thus, with a hefty dose of academic curiosity and a sprinkle of digital whimsy, this study charts a quest to disentangle the convoluted threads linking the "we live in a society" meme and the enigmatic allure of "yeet" searches. Our aim is to lend a touch of levity to the serious business of academic inquiry, proving that even in the scholarly pursuit of knowledge, there's room for a bit of internet-induced merriment and jest.
In the following sections, we will embark on a journey through the labyrinth of internet phenomena, from the depths of meme culture to the peaks of viral linguistics, all in the pursuit of unraveling the enigmatic relationship between the "we live in a society" meme and the incessant clamor for "yeet". So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to embark on an academically rigorous, yet undoubtedly whimsical, exploration into the underbelly of internet culture.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the cryptic connection between the "we live in a society" meme and the fervent searches for "yeet," a multifaceted approach was employed, akin to peeling back the layers of an intricate, digital onion.

Firstly, we meticulously scoured the vast expanses of the internet, utilizing web crawling techniques to collect a diverse array of data sources. While our investigation canvassed various corners of the digital domain, a significant portion of our data was procured from the almighty oracle of search queries known as Google Trends. Like intrepid explorers charting uncharted territory, we navigated the treacherous terrain of internet memes and linguistic curiosities, hunting for traces of the elusive "we live in a society" meme and the elusive "yeet" search queries.

The timeframe for our investigation spanned from the year 2006 to 2023, encapsulating a broad swath of internet history and cultural evolution, akin to tracing the timeline of a complex archaeological dig within the digital strata. We chose this expansive time frame to capture the evolutionary trajectory of the "we live in a society" meme and the unpredictable undulations in "yeet" search frequency.

Next, employing sophisticated statistical analyses and correlation algorithms, we meticulously combed through the voluminous data gleaned from Google Trends. We subjected the data to rigorous scrutiny, employing advanced methodologies for time-series analysis and linguistic trends to untangle the enigmatic relationship between the "we live in a society" meme and the proclivity for "yeet" searches. Our analytical framework encompassed measures of correlation, regression, and time-series modeling, akin to unraveling a complex tapestry with a delicate touch and keen insight.

Furthermore, we leveraged machine learning algorithms to detect subtle patterns and anomalies within the data, akin to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to decode the cryptic signals embedded within the digital ether. This approach allowed us to uncover nuanced insights and unexpected correlations between the fluctuations in the "we live in a society" meme's popularity and the zeitgeist of "yeet" searches, adding an element of technological wizardry to our methodological arsenal.

In summary, our methodology integrated a fusion of digital sleuthing, rigorous statistical analyses, and the cybernetic prowess of machine learning, all to dissect the intertwined fates of the "we live in a society" meme and the ubiquitous echo of "yeet" across the digital expanse.

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 'we live in a society' meme and Google searches for 'yeet'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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 0.8654315, r-squared of 0.7489717, 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 Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the curious connection between the widespread popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme and the frequency of Google searches for the term 'yeet'. Utilizing data from Google Trends, our team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 2006 to 2023. The findings revealed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 and p < 0.01, suggesting a noteworthy association between the two seemingly disparate phenomena. Our study aims to bring a lighthearted perspective to the realm of internet culture analysis, offering a pun-intended investigation into this unexpectedly entertaining correlation.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The internet, a digital jungle teeming with a myriad of peculiarities and curiosities, has long been an enigmatic realm for researchers to explore. Among the myriad memes, trends, and inside jokes that populate this virtual landscape, the "we live in a society" meme has captured the attention of netizens with its mix of profound philosophical musings and sardonic humor. Concurrently, the term "yeet" has catapulted into the realms of catchphrase stardom, evoking a sense of both boisterous enthusiasm and inexplicable exuberance.
Amidst this digital cacophony, our scholarly curiosity was piqued by the uncanny correlation between the ubiquity of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of searches for the elusive term "yeet" on the technological oracle known as Google. Our intention was not merely to sift through internet ephemera for the sake of whimsy, but rather to uncover the underlying sociocultural and psychological underpinnings of this seemingly incongruous relationship.
Thus, with a hefty dose of academic curiosity and a sprinkle of digital whimsy, this study charts a quest to disentangle the convoluted threads linking the "we live in a society" meme and the enigmatic allure of "yeet" searches. Our aim is to lend a touch of levity to the serious business of academic inquiry, proving that even in the scholarly pursuit of knowledge, there's room for a bit of internet-induced merriment and jest.
In the following sections, we will embark on a journey through the labyrinth of internet phenomena, from the depths of meme culture to the peaks of viral linguistics, all in the pursuit of unraveling the enigmatic relationship between the "we live in a society" meme and the incessant clamor for "yeet". So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to embark on an academically rigorous, yet undoubtedly whimsical, exploration into the underbelly of internet culture.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]

ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a strikingly robust correlation between the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of Google searches for "yeet". The correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 indicated a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate phenomena. Additionally, the r-squared value of 0.7489717 suggested that approximately 74.9% of the variability in "yeet" searches could be explained by the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme.

The p-value of less than 0.01 further underscored the statistical significance of this correlation, providing compelling evidence to reject the null hypothesis and affirm the presence of a genuine association between the two variables. In other words, it is highly unlikely that this observed correlation is due to random chance or spurious factors.

As depicted in Figure 1, the scatterplot visually portrays the strong positive correlation between the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of "yeet" searches. The data points cluster tightly around a positively sloped trend line, emphasizing the consistent relationship between these two internet phenomena over the years 2006 to 2023.

These findings offer a playful yet thought-provoking insight into the digital ecosystem, highlighting the interconnectedness of internet trends and linguistic curiosities. It appears that the sentiment of living in a society has indeed sparked a fervent quest for "yeet" across the vast expanse of the world wide web. This unexpected correlation opens the door to further explorations in the whimsical realms of internet culture analysis, perpetuating a narrative teeming with humor, surprise, and scholarly intrigue.

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 'we live in a society' meme and Google searches for 'yeet'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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 Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the curious connection between the widespread popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme and the frequency of Google searches for the term 'yeet'. Utilizing data from Google Trends, our team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 2006 to 2023. The findings revealed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 and p < 0.01, suggesting a noteworthy association between the two seemingly disparate phenomena. Our study aims to bring a lighthearted perspective to the realm of internet culture analysis, offering a pun-intended investigation into this unexpectedly entertaining correlation.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith and Doe," the authors find an underlying correlation between internet memes and linguistic phenomena, paving the way for explorations into the interconnectedness of virtual communication. Similarly, Jones et al. demonstrate the impact of viral catchphrases on search engine trends, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of online linguistic evolution.
Moving beyond academic literature, non-fiction works such as "The Internet and Society" and "Digital Culture and Ephemeral Trends" have provided valuable insights into the ever-changing landscape of internet phenomena and their societal implications. Furthermore, fictional narratives such as "The Meme Chronicles" and "Tales from the Yeetiverse" have served as creative representations of the cultural significance of online trends, offering imaginative interpretations of the intriguing interplay between memes and language.
Beyond conventional sources, the researchers also delved into unorthodox avenues of inquiry, performing a comprehensive analysis of internet culture by perusing the backs of shampoo bottles in hopes of uncovering hidden correlations between the "we live in a society" meme and the enigmatic allure of "yeet" searches. While the results of this unconventional approach yielded limited empirical evidence, it undeniably provided a quirky perspective on the subject matter.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a strikingly robust correlation between the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of Google searches for "yeet". The correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 indicated a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate phenomena. Additionally, the r-squared value of 0.7489717 suggested that approximately 74.9% of the variability in "yeet" searches could be explained by the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme.
The p-value of less than 0.01 further underscored the statistical significance of this correlation, providing compelling evidence to reject the null hypothesis and affirm the presence of a genuine association between the two variables. In other words, it is highly unlikely that this observed correlation is due to random chance or spurious factors.
As depicted in Figure 1, the scatterplot visually portrays the strong positive correlation between the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of "yeet" searches. The data points cluster tightly around a positively sloped trend line, emphasizing the consistent relationship between these two internet phenomena over the years 2006 to 2023.
These findings offer a playful yet thought-provoking insight into the digital ecosystem, highlighting the interconnectedness of internet trends and linguistic curiosities. It appears that the sentiment of living in a society has indeed sparked a fervent quest for "yeet" across the vast expanse of the world wide web. This unexpected correlation opens the door to further explorations in the whimsical realms of internet culture analysis, perpetuating a narrative teeming with humor, surprise, and scholarly intrigue.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]

ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The correlation observed between the widespread popularity of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of Google searches for "yeet" has sparked a delightful conundrum in our study. Our findings not only reinforced prior research but also offered a comical juxtaposition of these seemingly incongruous internet phenomena.

As posited by Smith and Doe, the interplay between internet memes and linguistic phenomena seemingly extends to the enigmatic allure of "yeet" searches. This connectivity, as we observed, has manifested in a remarkably robust correlation coefficient, affirming the influence of internet memes on linguistic trends in a not-so-yote conventional manner. Similarly, the impact of viral catchphrases on search engine trends, as demonstrated by Jones et al., aligns with our findings, further substantiating the intricate relationship between internet memes and the lexicon of internet vernacular.

Although discourse on internet phenomena often evokes lighthearted interpretation, our results have jested "yeet" searches respond with astonishing positively to the societal musings encapsulated in the "we live in a society" meme. The whimsical interplay between internet memes and language has been a topic of tongue-in-cheek discussion, but our rigorous analysis has brought this relationship to the forefront with statistically significant evidence, leaving little room for doubt.

In a nod to the unconventional avenues of inquiry explored in the literature review, our findings stand as a testament to the multifaceted influences on internet culture. While perusing the backs of shampoo bottles may not have yielded empirical evidence, it's through such unconventional approaches that we reiterate the unpredictable nature of internet culture and its propensity to weave unexpected connections.

The results of our study position the "we live in a society" meme as a veritable catalyst for the frenetic pursuit of "yeet" across the digital landscape. This unlikely pairing unfurls an amusing narrative that transcends the confines of traditional internet culture analysis, offering a whimsical lens through which to view the ever-evolving dynamics of linguistic memes and their impact on search behavior.

In conclusion, our investigation into the link between the "we live in a society" meme and "yeet" searches not only validates prior research but also adds a playful twist to discussions of internet phenomena. With a tongue firmly in cheek, our study presents a compelling case for the unexpected humor and scholarly intrigue embedded within the seemingly frivolous realms of internet culture analysis.

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 'we live in a society' meme and Google searches for 'yeet'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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 Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the curious connection between the widespread popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme and the frequency of Google searches for the term 'yeet'. Utilizing data from Google Trends, our team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 2006 to 2023. The findings revealed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 and p < 0.01, suggesting a noteworthy association between the two seemingly disparate phenomena. Our study aims to bring a lighthearted perspective to the realm of internet culture analysis, offering a pun-intended investigation into this unexpectedly entertaining correlation.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The internet, a digital jungle teeming with a myriad of peculiarities and curiosities, has long been an enigmatic realm for researchers to explore. Among the myriad memes, trends, and inside jokes that populate this virtual landscape, the "we live in a society" meme has captured the attention of netizens with its mix of profound philosophical musings and sardonic humor. Concurrently, the term "yeet" has catapulted into the realms of catchphrase stardom, evoking a sense of both boisterous enthusiasm and inexplicable exuberance.
Amidst this digital cacophony, our scholarly curiosity was piqued by the uncanny correlation between the ubiquity of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of searches for the elusive term "yeet" on the technological oracle known as Google. Our intention was not merely to sift through internet ephemera for the sake of whimsy, but rather to uncover the underlying sociocultural and psychological underpinnings of this seemingly incongruous relationship.
Thus, with a hefty dose of academic curiosity and a sprinkle of digital whimsy, this study charts a quest to disentangle the convoluted threads linking the "we live in a society" meme and the enigmatic allure of "yeet" searches. Our aim is to lend a touch of levity to the serious business of academic inquiry, proving that even in the scholarly pursuit of knowledge, there's room for a bit of internet-induced merriment and jest.
In the following sections, we will embark on a journey through the labyrinth of internet phenomena, from the depths of meme culture to the peaks of viral linguistics, all in the pursuit of unraveling the enigmatic relationship between the "we live in a society" meme and the incessant clamor for "yeet". So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to embark on an academically rigorous, yet undoubtedly whimsical, exploration into the underbelly of internet culture.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a strikingly robust correlation between the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of Google searches for "yeet". The correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 indicated a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate phenomena. Additionally, the r-squared value of 0.7489717 suggested that approximately 74.9% of the variability in "yeet" searches could be explained by the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme.
The p-value of less than 0.01 further underscored the statistical significance of this correlation, providing compelling evidence to reject the null hypothesis and affirm the presence of a genuine association between the two variables. In other words, it is highly unlikely that this observed correlation is due to random chance or spurious factors.
As depicted in Figure 1, the scatterplot visually portrays the strong positive correlation between the prevalence of the "we live in a society" meme and the frequency of "yeet" searches. The data points cluster tightly around a positively sloped trend line, emphasizing the consistent relationship between these two internet phenomena over the years 2006 to 2023.
These findings offer a playful yet thought-provoking insight into the digital ecosystem, highlighting the interconnectedness of internet trends and linguistic curiosities. It appears that the sentiment of living in a society has indeed sparked a fervent quest for "yeet" across the vast expanse of the world wide web. This unexpected correlation opens the door to further explorations in the whimsical realms of internet culture analysis, perpetuating a narrative teeming with humor, surprise, and scholarly intrigue.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]

ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has illuminated a rather unexpected and whimsical relationship between the "we live in a society" meme and the fervent quest for "yeet". As we navigate the labyrinth of internet culture, it becomes increasingly evident that the digital landscape is replete with surprises, where seemingly unrelated phenomena can converge in delightfully bizarre ways.

The robust correlation coefficient and the statistically significant p-value underscore the legitimacy of this association, pointing to a tangible bond between the musings about society and the exuberant exclamations of "yeet". It appears that the sentiment of living in a society has resonated in the digital realm, sparking a quest for linguistic exuberance that transcends the boundaries of conventional understanding.

This unforeseen entanglement of internet culture and linguistic fervor beckons us to embrace the delightful absurdity of cyberspace, where memes and catchphrases can intertwine in an intricately comical dance. It is a testament to the multifaceted nature of human expression and the whimsical meanderings of the zeitgeist.

Our findings not only enrich the scholarly discourse on internet phenomena but also inject a dose of joviality into the otherwise austere world of academic research. As we delve into the digital depths, let us not forget that amidst the binary codes and algorithmic intricacies, there exists a rich tapestry of humor and unexpected connections waiting to be unraveled.

In parting, we assert with unwavering conviction that no further research on the connection between the "we live in a society" meme and "yeet" searches is warranted. The idiosyncratic nature of this correlation, woven with threads of unexpected hilarity, stands as a testament to the whimsicality of internet culture, and any additional scrutiny may risk unraveling the charm and mystique of this peculiar relationship.

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 Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Internet Linguistics

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 Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Internet Linguistics and Memetics

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 Trendy Tie: Exploring the Link between the 'we live in a society' Meme and 'Yeet' Searches with an abstract of This research paper delves into the curious connection between the widespread popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme and the frequency of Google searches for the term 'yeet'. Utilizing data from Google Trends, our team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 2006 to 2023. The findings revealed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.8654315 and p < 0.01, suggesting a noteworthy association between the two seemingly disparate phenomena. Our study aims to bring a lighthearted perspective to the realm of internet culture analysis, offering a pun-intended investigation into this unexpectedly entertaining correlation.

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Popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'we live in a society' (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.

See what else correlates with Popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme

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

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Correlation r = 0.8654315 (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 = 0.7489717 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 74.9% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'yeet') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme) over the 18 years from 2006 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.5E-6.^Show 0.0000035145470945603952000000
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 0.87 in 0.00035% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 284,532 random variables^Note You don't actually need 284 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 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.

[ 0.67, 0.95 ] 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 'we live in a society' meme (Relative popularity)	2.60606	2.06667	3.23636	2.52778	3.63636	4.41667	4.77273	4.91667	5.83333	5.58333	6.83333	6.66667	56.5	54.5833	32	46.25	29.25	26.0833
Google searches for 'yeet' (Rel. search volume)	0.222222	0.428571	0.666667	0	0	1	0	1	26	10.3333	7.91667	14	46.25	79	54.75	28.9167	18.6667	23.4

Why this works

Data dredging: I have 25,237 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 636,906,169 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([2.60606,2.06667,3.23636,2.52778,3.63636,4.41667,4.77273,4.91667,5.83333,5.58333,6.83333,6.66667,56.5,54.5833,32,46.25,29.25,26.0833,])
array_2 = np.array([0.222222,0.428571,0.666667,0,0,1,0,1,26,10.3333,7.91667,14,46.25,79,54.75,28.9167,18.6667,23.4,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the 'we live in a society' meme"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'yeet'"

# 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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