I didn’t think of this one, Dustin did—but take a look at this comparison of search volume for “pharyngula” vs. “discovery institute”. There’s perspective for you: one wild-eyed guy with a blog is gaining on a whole gang of creationists with millions of dollars in funding and a machine to churn out press releases.
There’s an idea…to catch up more, maybe I need to call myself the Pharyngula Institute and start faxing press releases to the newspapers.
cosmicaug says
It looks like quite the possible downwards trend for the Discovery Institute.
quork says
I’m going to start my own blog called The and kick both your *****.
Ethan Rop says
Heh. Do a comparison for Pharyngula with “Behe” or “Dembski”. Then, for shits and giggles, compare it with “UncommonDescent”.
quork says
If you really want to boost your ego, Include “Myers” in the search.
daenku32 says
http://www.google.com/trends?q=da+vinci+code%2C+evolution%2C+intelligent+design&ctab=1&geo=all&date=2006
da vinci code, evolution, intelligent design
Anyone find irony that while a certain community is adamant about correcting ‘scientific facts’ behind Da Vinci Code, they are not quite so about evolution or intelligent design?
cosmicaug says
I didn’t think that Google allowed that but I tried it and I got 17 (American) billion hits.
RinzeWind says
Where are you going to throw the party when you catch up with them? I don’t want to miss that one ;-)
sjredman41 says
You know PZ, I love this blog, but if was called, “The Crazy Science Fun Time Blog” instead of “Pharyngula” maybe more people would be able to spell it.
Keep up the good work.
klystron says
Hey that’s pretty impressive PZ; but you REALLY shine in comparison when compared with searches for “morons”…hell, you’re neck & neck right now and gaining!
http://www.google.com/trends?q=morons%2C+pharyngula&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all
Corey S says
I did a comparison on Kent Hovind and Answers In Genesis. For some reason, Kent Hovind is popular in South Africa and Milwaukee. The trend history in the United States looks similar since the beginning of this year.
386sx says
There’s perspective for you: one wild-eyed guy with a blog is gaining on a whole gang of creationists with millions of dollars in funding and a machine to churn out press releases.
I’m sorry to hear they’re doing so poorly. Maybe they should spend that money on research or something. That way they can start making some discoveries. I looked up the word institute and the dictionary said it is “An association organized to promote art or science or education”, so I’m thinking maybe they should go out and buy themselves “an association organized to promote art or science or education”, or something like that. That would probably help out a lot. I wish them all the best. Good luck to you “discovery institute”. Many hugs and kisses for you, “discovery institute”.
Yours in Jesus,
386
Jim Anderson says
Good defeats evil. Whew!
wswilso says
It would be interesting to see if the comparative frequencies would be changed if likely misspellings of pharyngula were included. “Discovery Institute” contains only common words. Pharyngula, however…..
Rey Fox says
I figured Google would filter out “the” too, but I did a search for it and was amused to find that the site on top of the list was The Onion. Right below it: whitehouse.gov :)
Monado says
Why not change your name to “The Pharyngula Re-discovery Institute”?
SEF says
If you are going to be PI, how will you define its value? ;-) Perhaps the biblical version was reduced by some sort of tithe to the god/priests.
Carlie says
Ah, but the re-discovery institute already exists, and what a wonderful place it is