Dr The Singh Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/4468884.stm 'Beer goggles' effect explained Alcohol is not the only factor in the beer goggles formula Scientists believe they have worked out a formula to calculate how "beer goggles" affect a drinker's vision. The drink-fuelled phenomenon is said to transform supposedly "ugly" people into beauties - until the morning after. Researchers at Manchester University say while beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder, the amount of alcohol consumed is not the only factor. Additional factors include the level of light in the pub or club, the drinker's own eyesight and the room's smokiness. The distance between two people is also a factor. KEY TO FORMULA An = number of units of alcohol consumed S = smokiness of the room (graded from 0-10, where 0 clear air; 10 extremely smoky) L = luminance of 'person of interest' (candelas per square metre; typically 1 pitch black; 150 as seen in normal room lighting) Vo = Snellen visual acuity (6/6 normal; 6/12 just meets driving standard) d = distance from 'person of interest' (metres; 0.5 to 3 metres) They all add up to make the aesthetically-challenged more attractive, according to the formula. The formula can work out a final score, ranging from less than one - where there is no beer goggle effect - to more than 100. Nathan Efron, Professor of Clinical Optometry at the University of Manchester, said: "The beer goggles effect isn't solely dependent on how much alcohol a person consumes, there are other influencing factors at play too. "For example, someone with normal vision, who has consumed five pints of beer and views a person 1.5 metres away in a fairly smoky and poorly lit room, will score 55, which means they would suffer from a moderate beer goggle effect." The research was commissioned by eyecare firm Bausch & Lomb PureVision. A poll showed that 68% of people had regretted giving their phone number to someone to whom they later realised they were not attracted. A formula rating of less than one means no effect. Between one and 50 the person you would normally find unattractive appears less "visually offensive". Non-appealing people become suddenly attractive between 51 and 100. At more than 100, someone not considered attractive looks like a super model
Zingari Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 its good to know that taxpayer's money is being spent wisely on much needed research like this
Alexikokopops Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 its good to know that taxpayer's money is being spent wisely on much needed research like this The research was commissioned by eyecare firm Bausch & Lomb PureVision. Great work.
Manwell Pablo Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 its good to know that taxpayer's money is being spent wisely on much needed research like this I'll tell you what is a waste of government funds, the salary of the teacher that taught you to read.
lookwhaticando Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 Old news. So old in fact that it was posted in General Chat back around November '06. Clicky Clicky. I imagine you came across this article after seeing the 'Most E-mailed' stories at the minute... for some reason it's risen to the top today.
lookwhaticando Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 Great work. I'll tell what is a waste of government funds, the salary of the teacher that taught you to read. That was a much better line than Alex's :thumbsup:
Dr The Singh Posted 7 February 2007 Author Posted 7 February 2007 Old news (November '06). So old in fact that it was posted in General Chat back around that time too. Clicky Clicky. I imagine you came across this article after seeing the 'Most E-mailed' stories at the minute... for some reason it's risen to the top today. I must have missed it, it was on bbc news, so I though I would post it!!!
Alexikokopops Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 I'll tell what is a waste of government funds, the salary of the teacher that taught you to read. Tell you what Manwell, I think LWYCD needs help too... Old news (November '06). Last Updated: Friday, 25 November 2005, 15:08 GMT Don't mess with me and Manwell, WHOOPAH!!
Alexikokopops Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 That was a much better line than Alex's :thumbsup: I got you back!!
lookwhaticando Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 I got you back!! Ha! So you have. Well that's just great. I was going on the date I posted it. How amateurish of me. I plead innocence due to illness.
Manwell Pablo Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 As I was reading this thread someone came in with a poster for 14-17 year olds foam party at the Emporium on Wednesday. Must be a sign I'm going to be quiet now incase the Vice squad have picked up on this.
Zingari Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 I'll tell you what is a waste of government funds, the salary of the teacher that taught you to read. sorry couldn't and can't be arsed to read it , so its waste of students time then; is that ok now
Manwell Pablo Posted 7 February 2007 Posted 7 February 2007 sorry couldn't and can't be arsed to read it , so its waste of students time then; is that ok now Students, wasting time. Never.
hairy Posted 8 February 2007 Posted 8 February 2007 A song for you Singh http://www.williams.gi/after9Coronass.htm
Daggers Posted 8 February 2007 Posted 8 February 2007 Students, wasting time. Never. That would be like saying that building society employees waste their time on the internet.
Lord Nibblington Posted 8 February 2007 Posted 8 February 2007 Studenthood. How I miss it. But I shall be embracing it once more in September. Oh Yeah!
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