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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 Annual US household spending on medical supplies and the second variable is Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As household spending on medical supplies rises, families stock up on first aid kits. This leads to a surge in bandage availability, inspiring MrBeast to create wacky videos where he and his friends compete in extreme bandage challenges. When it comes to boosting MrBeast's likes, it seems like medical supplies are the real healers of his content!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [Concept art] Generate an image that seamlessly blends a serene suburban neighborhood scene with a playful open field setting. Render a picturesque suburban street with families carrying multiple first aid kits into their homes, showcasing a sense of preparedness and community resilience. Transition to a lively open field where MrBeast and his friends are engaging in wacky bandage challenges, surrounded by an abundance of colorful bandages. Ensure the image captures the joy and energy of the scene, highlighting the infectious excitement and camaraderie. The contrast between the two settings should be visually striking and captivating, evoking a sense of unity and fun. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: inspired by bauhaus Art nouveau Concept art Cybernetic art Concept art
ChatGPT: Concept art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos, in the following situation: As household spending on medical supplies rises, families stock up on first aid kits. This leads to a surge in bandage availability, inspiring MrBeast to create wacky videos where he and his friends compete in extreme bandage challenges. When it comes to boosting MrBeast's likes, it seems like medical supplies are the real healers of his content!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a suburban neighborhood, families are carrying multiple first aid kits into their homes as they stock up on medical supplies. The scene then shifts to MrBeast and his friends in an open field, engaging in wacky bandage challenges, surrounded by an abundance of bandages. The sight of the plentiful bandages and the playful challenges spark joy, leading to a surge in likes for MrBeast's YouTube videos.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ Concept art ] and depicting this scene: In a suburban neighborhood, families are carrying multiple first aid kits into their homes as they stock up on medical supplies. The scene then shifts to MrBeast and his friends in an open field, engaging in wacky bandage challenges, surrounded by an abundance of bandages. The sight of the plentiful bandages and the playful challenges spark joy, leading to a surge in likes for MrBeast's YouTube videos. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [Concept art] Generate an image that seamlessly blends a serene suburban neighborhood scene with a playful open field setting. Render a picturesque suburban street with families carrying multiple first aid kits into their homes, showcasing a sense of preparedness and community resilience. Transition to a lively open field where MrBeast and his friends are engaging in wacky bandage challenges, surrounded by an abundance of colorful bandages. Ensure the image captures the joy and energy of the scene, highlighting the infectious excitement and camaraderie. The contrast between the two settings should be visually striking and captivating, evoking a sense of unity and fun.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Annual US household spending on medical supplies caused Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos to increase. Add a funny one-liner at the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes

Journal of Internet Influence and Health Economics

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, just make it sound clever.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9513466 and p < 0.01 for 2012 to 2022.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
"The Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.

Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.

In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.

As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.

In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.

Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.

In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.

As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.

In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

A nuanced understanding of consumer behavior is crucial in today's dynamic marketplace. In this study, we embark on an unconventional exploration of the relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes accrued by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It’s a study that promises to keep you in stitches, as we comb through the data in search of a connection that may seem as unlikely as a penguin at the equator.

Our investigation is not just a mere quest for statistical significance; it's an endeavor to bring a lighthearted twist to the traditionally solemn realm of medical expenditures and digital influence. While setting out on this peculiar expedition, we couldn't help but ponder whether the strong correlation we observed is a mere statistical fluke or a true testament to the mysterious intersection of health and entertainment.

As we waded through the statistical analyses, we couldn't resist infusing a healthy dose of humor into our findings – for what's a research paper without a few well-placed jests? It's as if we're attempting to prescribe a bit of laughter as the antidote to the sometimes dour world of academic exploration. After all, who says correlation studies can't also be a laughing matter?

One intriguing possibility that emerged from our investigation is the potential therapeutic influence of MrBeast's content on household medical spending. Our data suggests that there may indeed be a link between the popularity of his videos and a reduction in medical purchases. Perhaps, in some whimsical twist of fate, a hearty chuckle induced by MrBeast could be just as effective as a spoonful of sugar in the realm of healthcare expenditures.

Amidst the serious scrutiny of data and rigorous analysis, we found ourselves unable to resist the urge to sprinkle this paper with dad jokes. It's as if the data begged for a bit of levity – a reminder that even in the most earnest pursuits, there's always room for a dash of whimsy. We assure you; these dad jokes are as carefully selected as the variables in our regression model – meticulously chosen for maximum comedic effect.

In closing, this paper seeks to contribute a delightful twist to the rigorous tradition of research, elevating the unexpected correlation between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes to a lighthearted exploration of consumer behavior. While the link between the two may seem as outlandish as a cat in a rocketship, our findings suggest a robust association that encourages us to marvel at the delightful complexities of human behavior in the digital age. So, fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a pun-derful ride!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.

Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.

In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.

As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.

In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
A nuanced understanding of consumer behavior is crucial in today's dynamic marketplace. In this study, we embark on an unconventional exploration of the relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes accrued by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It’s a study that promises to keep you in stitches, as we comb through the data in search of a connection that may seem as unlikely as a penguin at the equator.
Our investigation is not just a mere quest for statistical significance; it's an endeavor to bring a lighthearted twist to the traditionally solemn realm of medical expenditures and digital influence. While setting out on this peculiar expedition, we couldn't help but ponder whether the strong correlation we observed is a mere statistical fluke or a true testament to the mysterious intersection of health and entertainment.
As we waded through the statistical analyses, we couldn't resist infusing a healthy dose of humor into our findings – for what's a research paper without a few well-placed jests? It's as if we're attempting to prescribe a bit of laughter as the antidote to the sometimes dour world of academic exploration. After all, who says correlation studies can't also be a laughing matter?
One intriguing possibility that emerged from our investigation is the potential therapeutic influence of MrBeast's content on household medical spending. Our data suggests that there may indeed be a link between the popularity of his videos and a reduction in medical purchases. Perhaps, in some whimsical twist of fate, a hearty chuckle induced by MrBeast could be just as effective as a spoonful of sugar in the realm of healthcare expenditures.
Amidst the serious scrutiny of data and rigorous analysis, we found ourselves unable to resist the urge to sprinkle this paper with dad jokes. It's as if the data begged for a bit of levity – a reminder that even in the most earnest pursuits, there's always room for a dash of whimsy. We assure you; these dad jokes are as carefully selected as the variables in our regression model – meticulously chosen for maximum comedic effect.
In closing, this paper seeks to contribute a delightful twist to the rigorous tradition of research, elevating the unexpected correlation between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes to a lighthearted exploration of consumer behavior. While the link between the two may seem as outlandish as a cat in a rocketship, our findings suggest a robust association that encourages us to marvel at the delightful complexities of human behavior in the digital age. So, fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a pun-derful ride!

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The examination of consumer behavior through the lens of disparate factors has long been a focus of scholarly inquiry. In "Smith et al.'s Economic Trends in Household Expenditure," the authors find a meticulous analysis of household spending patterns, shedding light on the intricate dynamics at play. Similarly, Doe and Jones, in "The Influence of Digital Content on Consumer Preferences," provide a comprehensive exploration of the impact of online media on consumer choices.

Now, it might seem like we’ve taken a sudden turn into the Twilight Zone, but stay with us. Amidst the array of literature on consumer behavior, we find ourselves tiptoeing into the realm of pop culture and digital influence – a place usually reserved for TikTok dances and viral memes, not statistical analyses. Let’s embrace the unexpected and take a leap into a different dimension, where internet stardom and healthcare expenses collide.

Now, we venture into non-fiction territories that could make you ponder the intersecting worlds of wealth and wellness. "The Cost of Living" by Arlie Russell Hochschild offers a poignant exploration of economic struggles, shedding light on the profound impact of financial burdens on everyday lives. "The Barefoot Investor" by Scott Pape beckons readers to take charge of their finances, a stark contrast to the wild world of YouTube content consumption.

As we delve further into this uncharted melding of topics, why not throw in some fiction for an extra twist? Picture, if you will, "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller, where absurdity and rationality collide. Could this be a fitting metaphor for our unconventional exploration, where medical spending and YouTube likes engage in a confounding dance of correlation? And let’s not forget to mention "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams – because if there’s one thing more bewildering than the cosmos, it’s the enigma of consumer behavior.

In a serendipitous encounter with the internet ethers, various social media posts danced across our screens, hinting at the enigmatic connection we sought to unravel. One particularly intriguing tweet read, "I used to think I spent a lot on medical supplies, but after watching a MrBeast video, I suddenly feel healthier. Coincidence? I think not! #MrBeastMagic." It seems we're not the only ones pondering the bewildering web woven between healthcare expenditures and YouTube idolatry.

And just when you think you've seen it all, along comes "The Dad Joke Bible" by Kit Chalberg – an anthology of wordplay wonders that might just offer a bit of comic relief in our pursuit of correlation. After all, what's a literature review without a sprinkling of puns and jests? It seems we're half expecting a virtual rimshot to punctuate each paragraph.

In conclusion, our foray into the intertwining realms of medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes unveils a surprising correlation that beckons us to reconsider the equilibrium of consumer behavior. Though it may seem as far-fetched as finding a four-leaf clover atop a mountain, our findings nudge us to embrace the delightful quirks of consumer choices and the infectious allure of digital content. So, as we navigate this puzzling juncture of economics and entertainment, brace yourselves for a pun-believable odyssey through the whimsical corridors of consumer behavior.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube . You used data from 2012 to 2022

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.

Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.

In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.

As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.

In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
A nuanced understanding of consumer behavior is crucial in today's dynamic marketplace. In this study, we embark on an unconventional exploration of the relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes accrued by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It’s a study that promises to keep you in stitches, as we comb through the data in search of a connection that may seem as unlikely as a penguin at the equator.
Our investigation is not just a mere quest for statistical significance; it's an endeavor to bring a lighthearted twist to the traditionally solemn realm of medical expenditures and digital influence. While setting out on this peculiar expedition, we couldn't help but ponder whether the strong correlation we observed is a mere statistical fluke or a true testament to the mysterious intersection of health and entertainment.
As we waded through the statistical analyses, we couldn't resist infusing a healthy dose of humor into our findings – for what's a research paper without a few well-placed jests? It's as if we're attempting to prescribe a bit of laughter as the antidote to the sometimes dour world of academic exploration. After all, who says correlation studies can't also be a laughing matter?
One intriguing possibility that emerged from our investigation is the potential therapeutic influence of MrBeast's content on household medical spending. Our data suggests that there may indeed be a link between the popularity of his videos and a reduction in medical purchases. Perhaps, in some whimsical twist of fate, a hearty chuckle induced by MrBeast could be just as effective as a spoonful of sugar in the realm of healthcare expenditures.
Amidst the serious scrutiny of data and rigorous analysis, we found ourselves unable to resist the urge to sprinkle this paper with dad jokes. It's as if the data begged for a bit of levity – a reminder that even in the most earnest pursuits, there's always room for a dash of whimsy. We assure you; these dad jokes are as carefully selected as the variables in our regression model – meticulously chosen for maximum comedic effect.
In closing, this paper seeks to contribute a delightful twist to the rigorous tradition of research, elevating the unexpected correlation between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes to a lighthearted exploration of consumer behavior. While the link between the two may seem as outlandish as a cat in a rocketship, our findings suggest a robust association that encourages us to marvel at the delightful complexities of human behavior in the digital age. So, fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a pun-derful ride!

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To begin our investigation into the perplexing link between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos, we first assembled a crack team of researchers with a collective love for statistics and an insatiable appetite for humor. Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a journey that promised to be as unexpected as finding a stethoscope in a comedy club.

Our esteemed team leveraged a combination of quantitative methods and a healthy dose of curiosity to unravel this intriguing correlation. We huddled around spreadsheets and statistical software like detectives piecing together clues, determined to shed light on this curious connection. It was like conducting a seance to summon the spirits of both medical expenses and viral videos, and at times, we wondered if we were on the verge of cracking the ultimate cosmic joke.

Now, for the nitty-gritty of our methodology – much like a well-crafted punchline, it's all about the setup before the big reveal. We drew on a ten-year dataset spanning 2012 to 2022, thoroughly examining annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes garnered by MrBeast's YouTube videos. Our approach was as meticulous as a surgeon's scalpel, carefully slicing through the layers of data to reveal any underlying patterns that might explain this unexpected association.

In our quest for statistical enlightenment, we employed a rigorous correlation analysis to discern the relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. We also utilized advanced regression models to tease out any potential nuances in this peculiar correlation. It was like attempting to chart the course of a rubber chicken in a hurricane – an endeavor as captivating as it was confounding.

As we pored over the data, we couldn't resist injecting some humor into our methodological approach – after all, what's research without a splash of levity? Picture a data analysis session peppered with well-timed dad jokes, each one carefully selected to elicit a chuckle amidst the sea of p-values and coefficients. It was as if we were conducting a scientific experiment to determine the precise comedic timing of statistical analysis – a whimsical diversion in the quest for empirical understanding.

In summary, our methodology wove together the threads of statistical analysis, data visualization, and a sprinkle of humor, creating an unconventional yet robust framework for unraveling the mystery of the correlation between household medical spending and MrBeast's YouTube likes. It was a bit like trying to blend a stethoscope and a whoopee cushion – a blend of seriousness and silliness that captured the essence of our peculiar journey.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

For the time period 2012 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9513466, r-squared of 0.9050603, 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 Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.

Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.

In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.

As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.

In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
A nuanced understanding of consumer behavior is crucial in today's dynamic marketplace. In this study, we embark on an unconventional exploration of the relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes accrued by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It’s a study that promises to keep you in stitches, as we comb through the data in search of a connection that may seem as unlikely as a penguin at the equator.
Our investigation is not just a mere quest for statistical significance; it's an endeavor to bring a lighthearted twist to the traditionally solemn realm of medical expenditures and digital influence. While setting out on this peculiar expedition, we couldn't help but ponder whether the strong correlation we observed is a mere statistical fluke or a true testament to the mysterious intersection of health and entertainment.
As we waded through the statistical analyses, we couldn't resist infusing a healthy dose of humor into our findings – for what's a research paper without a few well-placed jests? It's as if we're attempting to prescribe a bit of laughter as the antidote to the sometimes dour world of academic exploration. After all, who says correlation studies can't also be a laughing matter?
One intriguing possibility that emerged from our investigation is the potential therapeutic influence of MrBeast's content on household medical spending. Our data suggests that there may indeed be a link between the popularity of his videos and a reduction in medical purchases. Perhaps, in some whimsical twist of fate, a hearty chuckle induced by MrBeast could be just as effective as a spoonful of sugar in the realm of healthcare expenditures.
Amidst the serious scrutiny of data and rigorous analysis, we found ourselves unable to resist the urge to sprinkle this paper with dad jokes. It's as if the data begged for a bit of levity – a reminder that even in the most earnest pursuits, there's always room for a dash of whimsy. We assure you; these dad jokes are as carefully selected as the variables in our regression model – meticulously chosen for maximum comedic effect.
In closing, this paper seeks to contribute a delightful twist to the rigorous tradition of research, elevating the unexpected correlation between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes to a lighthearted exploration of consumer behavior. While the link between the two may seem as outlandish as a cat in a rocketship, our findings suggest a robust association that encourages us to marvel at the delightful complexities of human behavior in the digital age. So, fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a pun-derful ride!

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

We conducted a thorough analysis of the data on annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes garnered by MrBeast's YouTube videos from 2012 to 2022. The correlation coefficient between these two seemingly disparate variables was found to be 0.9513466, with an r-squared value of 0.9050603. The p-value was less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship. This correlation suggests a strong positive association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes, leaving us genuinely surprised and delightfully perplexed at the same time.

The scatterplot in Fig. 1 visually represents this unexpected connection, and it is as clear as day—well, maybe not as clear as MrBeast's philanthropic missions, but close enough.

Our findings indicate a robust correlation that prompts further contemplation. Perhaps MrBeast's videos have an intangible influence on household medical purchases, infusing humor and entertainment into the lives of viewers, resulting in reduced medical spending. It's as if his content acts as a digital elixir, warding off excessive medical expenses with a dose of viral charm. You could say that laughter truly is the best medicine, and MrBeast's videos are the prescription.

In the spirit of scientific inquiry and good humor, we couldn't help but wonder if MrBeast's videos have a placebo-like effect on consumers, inducing feelings of joy and contentment that alleviate the need for excessive medical supplies. It's a pun-tastic twist on the age-old placebo effect – call it the "MrBeast placebo," if you will.

Our findings contribute a whimsical twist to the realm of consumer behavior, turning the spotlight on the multifaceted nature of popular digital content and its unforeseen impact on household spending. It's a reminder that even in the most unexpected places, engaging with data can elicit a chuckle or two, proving that statistical analyses can have their fair share of dad jokes and humorous hypotheses.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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 Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.

Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.

In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.

As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.

In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The examination of consumer behavior through the lens of disparate factors has long been a focus of scholarly inquiry. In "Smith et al.'s Economic Trends in Household Expenditure," the authors find a meticulous analysis of household spending patterns, shedding light on the intricate dynamics at play. Similarly, Doe and Jones, in "The Influence of Digital Content on Consumer Preferences," provide a comprehensive exploration of the impact of online media on consumer choices.
Now, it might seem like we’ve taken a sudden turn into the Twilight Zone, but stay with us. Amidst the array of literature on consumer behavior, we find ourselves tiptoeing into the realm of pop culture and digital influence – a place usually reserved for TikTok dances and viral memes, not statistical analyses. Let’s embrace the unexpected and take a leap into a different dimension, where internet stardom and healthcare expenses collide.
Now, we venture into non-fiction territories that could make you ponder the intersecting worlds of wealth and wellness. "The Cost of Living" by Arlie Russell Hochschild offers a poignant exploration of economic struggles, shedding light on the profound impact of financial burdens on everyday lives. "The Barefoot Investor" by Scott Pape beckons readers to take charge of their finances, a stark contrast to the wild world of YouTube content consumption.
As we delve further into this uncharted melding of topics, why not throw in some fiction for an extra twist? Picture, if you will, "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller, where absurdity and rationality collide. Could this be a fitting metaphor for our unconventional exploration, where medical spending and YouTube likes engage in a confounding dance of correlation? And let’s not forget to mention "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams – because if there’s one thing more bewildering than the cosmos, it’s the enigma of consumer behavior.
In a serendipitous encounter with the internet ethers, various social media posts danced across our screens, hinting at the enigmatic connection we sought to unravel. One particularly intriguing tweet read, "I used to think I spent a lot on medical supplies, but after watching a MrBeast video, I suddenly feel healthier. Coincidence? I think not! #MrBeastMagic." It seems we're not the only ones pondering the bewildering web woven between healthcare expenditures and YouTube idolatry.
And just when you think you've seen it all, along comes "The Dad Joke Bible" by Kit Chalberg – an anthology of wordplay wonders that might just offer a bit of comic relief in our pursuit of correlation. After all, what's a literature review without a sprinkling of puns and jests? It seems we're half expecting a virtual rimshot to punctuate each paragraph.
In conclusion, our foray into the intertwining realms of medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes unveils a surprising correlation that beckons us to reconsider the equilibrium of consumer behavior. Though it may seem as far-fetched as finding a four-leaf clover atop a mountain, our findings nudge us to embrace the delightful quirks of consumer choices and the infectious allure of digital content. So, as we navigate this puzzling juncture of economics and entertainment, brace yourselves for a pun-believable odyssey through the whimsical corridors of consumer behavior.

[[RESULTS]]
We conducted a thorough analysis of the data on annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes garnered by MrBeast's YouTube videos from 2012 to 2022. The correlation coefficient between these two seemingly disparate variables was found to be 0.9513466, with an r-squared value of 0.9050603. The p-value was less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship. This correlation suggests a strong positive association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes, leaving us genuinely surprised and delightfully perplexed at the same time.
The scatterplot in Fig. 1 visually represents this unexpected connection, and it is as clear as day—well, maybe not as clear as MrBeast's philanthropic missions, but close enough.
Our findings indicate a robust correlation that prompts further contemplation. Perhaps MrBeast's videos have an intangible influence on household medical purchases, infusing humor and entertainment into the lives of viewers, resulting in reduced medical spending. It's as if his content acts as a digital elixir, warding off excessive medical expenses with a dose of viral charm. You could say that laughter truly is the best medicine, and MrBeast's videos are the prescription.
In the spirit of scientific inquiry and good humor, we couldn't help but wonder if MrBeast's videos have a placebo-like effect on consumers, inducing feelings of joy and contentment that alleviate the need for excessive medical supplies. It's a pun-tastic twist on the age-old placebo effect – call it the "MrBeast placebo," if you will.
Our findings contribute a whimsical twist to the realm of consumer behavior, turning the spotlight on the multifaceted nature of popular digital content and its unforeseen impact on household spending. It's a reminder that even in the most unexpected places, engaging with data can elicit a chuckle or two, proving that statistical analyses can have their fair share of dad jokes and humorous hypotheses.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The peculiar relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes garnered by MrBeast's YouTube videos has provided us with a delightful labyrinth of findings to navigate. Our results revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, a robust r-squared value of 0.9050603, and a p-value of less than 0.01, firmly indicating a statistically significant connection. This correlation reinforces the seemingly whimsical yet distinct relationship between healthcare expenditure and the virtual admiration of MrBeast’s captivating content.

Taking a cue from our literature review, which was sprinkled with the unexpected twists of fiction and the musings of social media, our findings reflect the curious interconnectedness of consumer behavior and unconventional influencers. In the spirit of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," where bewildering phenomena unfold in unexpected ways, our statistical analysis has opened the door to a wondrously peculiar realm of consumer choices. It’s almost as if MrBeast's videos hold the keys to a shrouded dimension where medical expenses and online stardom converge in a confounding dance of correlation.

The statistical support for the correlation between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes adds weight to the whimsical hypothesis proposed in "The Dad Joke Bible" by Kit Chalberg—that every academic paper could use a bit of comic relief. Our findings not only cultivate a sense of intrigue but also underscore the substantial influence of digital content on consumer choices, navigating the terrains of statistical analyses with a chuckle or two along the way.

In a rather pun-derful turn of events, our results lend credence to the hypothetical "MrBeast placebo," suggesting that MrBeast’s videos may indeed have a tangible impact on reducing medical spending through the much-celebrated placebo effect. It’s as if laughter truly is the best medicine, and MrBeast's irresistible charm serves as a whimsical remedy for excessive medical expenditures. One might say that MrBeast's content has the potential to shape consumer behavior in unprecedented ways—providing a hearty laugh and, quite possibly, a healthier financial bottom line.

Our study's alignment with prior research in "Smith et al.'s Economic Trends in Household Expenditure" and "The Influence of Digital Content on Consumer Preferences" lends substantial weight to the unexpected connection we’ve unveiled. It's as if we've stumbled upon a treasure trove of statistical anomalies in the most unanticipated of locations, echoing the sentiments of "Catch-22," where rationality and absurdity coalesce in a mesmerizing dance of correlation.

In summary, our findings dissolve the boundaries between traditional consumer behavior research and the capricious lure of pop culture influence. They emphasize the need for a finely tuned ear for a good pun and a willingness to embrace the delightful mysteries that statistical analyses can uncover. As we stand at the crossroads of humor and hypothesis, these results invite further exploration of the enthralling terrain where laughter, digital content, and consumer choices intersect.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Annual US household spending on medical supplies and Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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 Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.

Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.

In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.

As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.

In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
A nuanced understanding of consumer behavior is crucial in today's dynamic marketplace. In this study, we embark on an unconventional exploration of the relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes accrued by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It’s a study that promises to keep you in stitches, as we comb through the data in search of a connection that may seem as unlikely as a penguin at the equator.
Our investigation is not just a mere quest for statistical significance; it's an endeavor to bring a lighthearted twist to the traditionally solemn realm of medical expenditures and digital influence. While setting out on this peculiar expedition, we couldn't help but ponder whether the strong correlation we observed is a mere statistical fluke or a true testament to the mysterious intersection of health and entertainment.
As we waded through the statistical analyses, we couldn't resist infusing a healthy dose of humor into our findings – for what's a research paper without a few well-placed jests? It's as if we're attempting to prescribe a bit of laughter as the antidote to the sometimes dour world of academic exploration. After all, who says correlation studies can't also be a laughing matter?
One intriguing possibility that emerged from our investigation is the potential therapeutic influence of MrBeast's content on household medical spending. Our data suggests that there may indeed be a link between the popularity of his videos and a reduction in medical purchases. Perhaps, in some whimsical twist of fate, a hearty chuckle induced by MrBeast could be just as effective as a spoonful of sugar in the realm of healthcare expenditures.
Amidst the serious scrutiny of data and rigorous analysis, we found ourselves unable to resist the urge to sprinkle this paper with dad jokes. It's as if the data begged for a bit of levity – a reminder that even in the most earnest pursuits, there's always room for a dash of whimsy. We assure you; these dad jokes are as carefully selected as the variables in our regression model – meticulously chosen for maximum comedic effect.
In closing, this paper seeks to contribute a delightful twist to the rigorous tradition of research, elevating the unexpected correlation between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes to a lighthearted exploration of consumer behavior. While the link between the two may seem as outlandish as a cat in a rocketship, our findings suggest a robust association that encourages us to marvel at the delightful complexities of human behavior in the digital age. So, fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a pun-derful ride!

[[RESULTS]]
We conducted a thorough analysis of the data on annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes garnered by MrBeast's YouTube videos from 2012 to 2022. The correlation coefficient between these two seemingly disparate variables was found to be 0.9513466, with an r-squared value of 0.9050603. The p-value was less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship. This correlation suggests a strong positive association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes, leaving us genuinely surprised and delightfully perplexed at the same time.
The scatterplot in Fig. 1 visually represents this unexpected connection, and it is as clear as day—well, maybe not as clear as MrBeast's philanthropic missions, but close enough.
Our findings indicate a robust correlation that prompts further contemplation. Perhaps MrBeast's videos have an intangible influence on household medical purchases, infusing humor and entertainment into the lives of viewers, resulting in reduced medical spending. It's as if his content acts as a digital elixir, warding off excessive medical expenses with a dose of viral charm. You could say that laughter truly is the best medicine, and MrBeast's videos are the prescription.
In the spirit of scientific inquiry and good humor, we couldn't help but wonder if MrBeast's videos have a placebo-like effect on consumers, inducing feelings of joy and contentment that alleviate the need for excessive medical supplies. It's a pun-tastic twist on the age-old placebo effect – call it the "MrBeast placebo," if you will.
Our findings contribute a whimsical twist to the realm of consumer behavior, turning the spotlight on the multifaceted nature of popular digital content and its unforeseen impact on household spending. It's a reminder that even in the most unexpected places, engaging with data can elicit a chuckle or two, proving that statistical analyses can have their fair share of dad jokes and humorous hypotheses.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study reveals a compelling correlation between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. This unexpected connection has us pondering whether MrBeast's content possesses a secret ingredient to alleviate healthcare costs – could it be the power of laughter or perhaps a digital placebo effect? It's enough to make you wonder if we should prescribe his videos as part of a balanced healthcare regimen.

As we wrap up this pun-derful journey, we can't help but insert a fitting dad joke: "Did you hear about the YouTuber who became so popular, he started a medical revolution? They say he's a real *dis-like-stician*!"

Our rigorous statistical analyses provide evidence of a strong positive association, prompting contemplation on the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence. We hope this study brings some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence, showing that even in the realm of statistical analyses, there's room for a chuckle or two.

In the spirit of scientific inquiry, we assert that no more research is needed in this comical area. The findings of this investigation elevate traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected, leaving us marveling at the delightful complexities of human behavior in the digital age – and maybe sneaking in a few more dad jokes while we're at it.


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 Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Internet Influence and Health Economics


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 Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Comparative Analysis of Household Expenditures and Internet Phenomena


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 Price is Right: An Examination of the Link Between Household Medical Spending and MrBeast YouTube Likes with an abstract of In this study, we dig into the fascinating terrain of consumer behavior by examining the perplexing relationship between annual US household spending on medical supplies and the total likes amassed by MrBeast's YouTube videos. It's a case of mixing pills and thrills, as we delve into whether there's a connection between healthcare expenses and the online popularity of a prominent content creator.
Armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, we embarked on a mission to uncover any potential correlation, aiming to bring some needed levity to the often-serious world of medical expenditures and social media influence. As we navigated this uncharted territory, we couldn't help but wonder if the correlation coefficient of 0.9513466, with a p-value of less than 0.01 for the time period spanning 2012 to 2022, was a mere fluke or a genuine indicator of an underlying relationship.
In the spirit of both inquiry and good humor, we pondered whether MrBeast's videos hold some mystical power to reduce medical expenses, potentially providing a new path to wellness: laughter as the best medicine – quite literally! Perhaps MrBeast's devoted fanbase fosters a sense of community that perpetuates healthier lifestyle choices, or maybe his videos serve as a distraction from ailments, eliciting a chuckle or two. It's a fitting paradox—treating medical spending with doses of viral content.
As we delved deeper into this amusingly unsuspected connection, we couldn't resist inserting a dad joke or two among the statistical analyses. For instance, we mused that maybe MrBeast's videos are the ultimate placebo effect, generating a surge of endorphins that result in fewer medical purchases. Pardon the pun, but these findings may just be the remedy for a laughless lab report.
In conclusion, this quirky investigation elevates traditional research into an engaging exploration of the unexpected. While the association between household medical spending and MrBeast YouTube likes may seem as improbable as a medicinal banana peel, our data suggests a strong correlation that leaves us pondering the delightful mysteries of consumer behavior and pop culture influence.

ChatGPT:

household medical spending, household healthcare expenses, MrBeast, YouTube, likes, correlation coefficient, p-value, consumer behavior, social media influence, Bureau of Labor Statistics, online popularity, statistical analysis, US household spending, healthcare expenses, content creator, community influence, wellness, lifestyle choices, viral content, placebo effect

*There is a bunch of Python happening behind the scenes to turn this prompt sequence into a PDF.



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Data details

Annual US household spending on medical supplies
Detailed data title: Average annual household spend on medical supplies
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
See what else correlates with Annual US household spending on medical supplies

Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos
Detailed data title: Total likes of MrBeast YouTube videos.
Source: YouTube
See what else correlates with Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos

Correlation r = 0.9513466 (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 = 0.9050603 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 90.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Annual US household spending on medical supplies) over the 11 years from 2012 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 6.7E-6. 0.0000067435993346457340000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.95 in 0.00067% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 148,289 random variables You don't actually need 148 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 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 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.

[ 0.82, 0.99 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Annual US household spending on medical supplies (Household spend)142135146149151156172194170181209
Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos (Total likes)99323817940601755880228832079774201957010086633700195555000144647000129057000198288000




Why this works

  1. 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.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([142,135,146,149,151,156,172,194,170,181,209,])
array_2 = np.array([993238,1794060,1755880,2288320,7977420,19570100,86633700,195555000,144647000,129057000,198288000,])
array_1_name = "Annual US household spending on medical supplies"
array_2_name = "Total likes of MrBeast's YouTube videos"

# Perform the calculation
print(f"Calculating the correlation between {array_1_name} and {array_2_name}...")
correlation, r_squared, p_value = calculate_correlation(array_1, array_2)

# Print the results
print("Correlation Coefficient:", correlation)
print("R-squared:", r_squared)
print("P-value:", p_value)



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