Enterprising researchers at the University of Manchester have worked out a formula that describes the “beer goggle effect†– you know, the one where less-than-attractive members of the opposite sex appear more appealing.
As it turns out, alcohol is not the only factor. The smokiness of the room, the luminance of the goggle-ee, the goggler’s visual acuity, and distance between the two all are components of the formula.
I have done some work on the “beer goggle effect†as well, and I’m afraid the good researchers at Manchester, while producing some valuable research, have left out a number of important considerations in their equation, vis:
- The number of days, weeks, months, and god forbid, years, since the googler’s last intimate encounter will definitely affect the effect, amplifying it considerably depending on the time span
- Age and ‘health’ of goggler
- Sexual proclivities of the goggler.
But these are minor quibbles. Kudos to Manchester for bringing us one step closer to a full understanding of this crucial phenomenon. The more we know, the more likely we will be able to prevent the tragedy of arm-gnawing-officus the morning after.
The erronious formula can be found here. Note: men can avoid the effect entirely by wearing my new invention (a similar device for women is under development). This post is listed at the Carnival of the Vanities.
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