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Blondes do not have more fun: a non-blinded crossover field study.
Dennis Zetner1, Jesper Ryg2, Kristoffer Andresen1
1Centre for Perioperative Optimisation, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
The Medical Journal of Australia
|December 9, 2019
Summary
This study investigated if blondes have more fun. Researchers found no evidence that hair color influences enjoyment or mood, debunking a popular myth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Leisure Studies
Background:
- A popular cultural notion suggests that individuals with blonde hair experience more enjoyment.
- This study aimed to empirically test this long-standing assertion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the subjective experience of fun in relation to hair color.
- To determine if there is a statistically significant difference in fun levels between blondes and non-blondes.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, non-randomized crossover field study was conducted with 21 healthy Danish researchers.
- Participants completed visual analogue scales (VAS) for fun and mood questionnaires before and after waterslide rides.
- Rides were performed in both sitting upright and lying down positions, with a wash-out period in between.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in fun levels was found between blonde and non-blonde participants.
- Riding the waterslide lying down resulted in significantly greater fun compared to sitting upright.
- Hair color did not correlate with increased susceptibility to mood changes.
Conclusions:
- The findings do not support the cultural claim that blondes have more fun.
- Subjective fun experiences are not demonstrably linked to natural hair color in this study population.
- The method of waterslide descent significantly impacted the fun experienced.
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