'Beer goggles' effect explained

Aeroplane · 03:10 PM

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 ******* 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.

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.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...quation203.jpg

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)

benjamin619 · 02-07-2007, 03:06 PM

do you have a link for that, please? i might like to send it on.

Aeroplane · 02-07-2007, 03:09 PM

here you go, you hottie.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/4468884.stm

undersco_red · 02-07-2007, 03:12 PM

ATTN: Scientists

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS

GlasgowKiss · 02-07-2007, 03:14 PM

Thats not an explanation of beer goggles.

benjamin619 · 02-07-2007, 03:14 PM

thanks and thanks!

Rarely · 02-07-2007, 03:53 PM

so OLDe you stupid piece of shit

KrazeeStacee · 02-07-2007, 04:03 PM

kristin xp · 02-07-2007, 06:15 PM

alcohol also works to 'inhibit' the inhibition centers of the brain since it crosses the blood brain barrier, and also distorts the minds ability to decipher sensations and perceptions mentally.

Nate the Grate · 02-07-2007, 06:27 PM

I've never experienced this "beer goggles" effect. I've most definitely lowered my standards and my inhibitions, but I don't think that's the same thing. I KNEW she wasn't that hot, but I didn't care at that point.

I'm Hardcore · 02-07-2007, 08:19 PM

i've experienced it, and it fucking sucks.

costra · 02-07-2007, 08:32 PM

we needed a scientific experiment to figure this out?

02-07-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,587	'Beer goggles' effect explained 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 ******* 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. 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. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...quation203.jpg 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) Last edited by Aeroplane : 02-07-2007 at 03:10 PM.

02-07-2007, 04:03 PM	#8
KrazeeStacee Immortal Location: Sherwood Forest Posts: 21,296	lol!

02-07-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
benjamin619 Apocalyptic Poster Location: West Coast Posts: 4,296	do you have a link for that, please? i might like to send it on.

02-07-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,587	here you go, you hottie. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/4468884.stm

02-07-2007, 03:12 PM	#4
undersco_red Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,283	ATTN: Scientists http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS

02-07-2007, 03:14 PM	#5
GlasgowKiss Quaid Hates You Location: Hollywood Posts: 14,160	Thats not an explanation of beer goggles.

02-07-2007, 03:53 PM	#7
Rarely Shh Posts: 3,780	so OLDe you stupid piece of shit

02-07-2007, 06:15 PM	#9
kristin xp Minion of Satan Location: in nimrods heart Posts: 7,333	alcohol also works to 'inhibit' the inhibition centers of the brain since it crosses the blood brain barrier, and also distorts the minds ability to decipher sensations and perceptions mentally.

02-07-2007, 06:27 PM	#10
Nate the Grate Minion of Satan Posts: 6,212	I've never experienced this "beer goggles" effect. I've most definitely lowered my standards and my inhibitions, but I don't think that's the same thing. I KNEW she wasn't that hot, but I didn't care at that point.

02-07-2007, 08:19 PM	#11
I'm Hardcore Banned Location: so 1994 I could die Posts: 15,970	i've experienced it, and it fucking sucks.

02-07-2007, 08:32 PM	#12
costra Ownz Location: I can't control my shakes, how the hell did I get here? Posts: 666	we needed a scientific experiment to figure this out?