A Blue Diet Reveals New Patterns on Human Gender in
Lighting
Professor Azure B. Berry,
Department of Colorful Foods,
University of Nonsensica
April 1, 2025
Abstract
This paper presents the groundbreaking findings of an unprecedented study investigating the effects of a strictly ”blue diet” on human gender perception under varying
lighting conditions. Our research indicates that when participants consumed blue foods
such as blueberries, blue corn, and blue cheese, their ability to identify gender was significantly altered depending on the lighting conditions. Particularly, our study found
that participants under blue light while consuming blue foods identified as multiple
genders, often correlating to the hue of the food they consumed. This paper aims to
shed light on the ridiculous yet scientifically intriguing relationship between diet, color,
and gender perception.
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Introduction
The concept of a blue diet, defined as a diet consisting solely of blue foods, has recently
gained traction among the avant-garde culinary elite. Proponents claim that such a diet can
enhance mood, creativity, and even perceptions of gender. This study aims to explore how
the consumption of blue foods influences gender identification when subjected to various
lighting conditions, including blue light, green light, and the enigmatic infrared disco light.
Our hypothesis posits that these factors interact to create a uniquely absurd perception of
gender.
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Methodology
Participants in this study consisted of 30 willing volunteers who were required to consume an
exclusively blue diet for one week. During this period, they were exposed to three different
lighting conditions: 1. Blue light (standard LED blue) 2. Green light (to confuse the senses)
3. Infrared disco light (to induce spontaneous dance)
After each exposure, participants were asked to identify the gender of various individuals
depicted in photographs while simultaneously rating their enjoyment of disco music on a
scale from 1 to 10.
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Equations Section
To quantify our findings, we devised the following whimsical equations:
B×L
(1)
G= √
P
where G is the gender perception score, B is the amount of blue food consumed (in grams),
L is the lighting condition factor, and P is the participant’s preference for disco music.
D=
n
X
(Ci · Fi )
(2)
i=1
where D denotes the diet effect on gender perception, C is the color factor (with blue foods
rated higher), and F is the food factor (weight of the food consumed).
M = i · (L + T )
(3)
where M indicates the mood lighting factor, i is the imaginary unit, L is the lighting condition, and T is the total number of disco tunes played during the experiment.
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Data Tables
Table 1: Gender Perception Scores Under Various Lighting Conditions
Lighting Condition Average Gender Perception Score Standard Deviation
Blue Light
8.5
1.2
Green Light
3.2
2.5
Infrared Disco
9.8
0.5
Explanation: Participants under blue light scored high in gender perception, though
they often identified as various shades of blue themselves. The infrared disco light induced
an inexplicable euphoria, leading to inflated scores.
Table 2: Participant Blue Food Consumption vs. Gender Identification Accuracy
Blue Food Consumed (grams) Gender Identification Accuracy (%) Mood Rating (1-10)
50
90
8
100
70
5
150
30
10
Explanation: As participants consumed more blue food, their accuracy in gender identification plummeted, particularly after reaching the 150-gram mark when they began to
dance uncontrollably.
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Discussion
The findings of this study reveal a perplexing relationship between blue diets and gender
perception under varying lighting conditions. Notably, participants identified as multiple
genders when consuming blue foods under blue light, often correlating with the shade of
the food. For instance, those who consumed blue cheese frequently identified as ”cheesy”
genders. The infrared disco light appears to have amplified these effects, leading to a state
of euphoria and confusion.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, our study has whimsically uncovered the ludicrous relationship between diet,
color, and gender perception. While the implications of a blue diet on human behavior
are questionable, they certainly provide ample material for further absurd exploration. We
recommend future studies investigate the effects of other color diets, such as the ”Rainbow
Diet,” on human emotional states and their perception of external reality.
References
[1] Berry, A. B. (2023). The Color of Gender: A Study of Perception and Diet. Journal of
Nonsensical Nutrition.
[2] Lumen, I. (2022). Lights, Colors, and Gender: An Overly Broad Examination. The
International Journal of Absurd Studies.
[3] Chroma, P. (2023). Eating the Rainbow: Dietary Impacts on Perception. Culinary Confusion Review.
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