Word Frequency by: location, gender, and age

[anemian]

http://www.lexicalist.com/

basically it crawls the web looking at how frequently a word is used(mainly using twitter/blogs).

Admitably by the nature of what it scans it's going to be pretty biased. But a few interesting trends do appear. Nevada seems to really like video game consoles, the word "lol" is used almost 300 times as often as any school subject(get to thousands of times for some subjects), the person talking about math online is more likely to be female and the person who talks about video games online is older than I would have thought.

 

[echoplex]

Interesting. I think this could actually be pretty telling, at least with some trends.

Oh, and this:
Twilight

The % of females is high. I've learned nothing but it does speak to the potential accuracy of this tool.

EDIT:
This is interesting:
Related words to 'penis':
boobs, butt, crush, bug, ego, cat

I'm not kidding. Cat should've been obvious, damn.
North Dakota the most popular state for the word, by the way. Why?

omg I'm loving this site omg. Thanks!

hmmm, Arkansas has a clear preference for 'arse.' 25% of all uses.

 

[Causeless]

This IS pretty awesome!

Apparently, the word "Atlanta" is used primarily in Georgia, secondarily in... Wyoming?

I guess there's an Atlanta Wyoming.

 

[kantor1003]

How is it that words like "sexy" and "hot" are being used more by females??

 

[reprographist]

How is it that words like "sexy" and "hot" are being used more by females??

They're prbly talking about how they wish they were "sexy and hot". But honestly, I hear more girls use those words than guys. At least at school anyways.

 

[DrSLudge]

"chron" is most used in texas, michigan, cali, washington, pennsylvania and most other places they just don't use it...

they say "ganja" in texas cali michigan and pennnsylvania a lot, too.

seems like the states in the middle don't smoke a lot of weed...
like wyoming

 

[echoplex]

like wyoming

Actually, after looking up a bunch of words, I noticed a trend where Wyoming, and I think a few others, would consistently read "0%". I also noticed a few cases where a word was extremely popular in a particular state for seemingly no reason. This leads me to think the site is a little buggy, at least when it comes to the state stats. Prolly inaccurate/insufficient/no data for at least a few states, it seems.

So yeah, I wouldn't draw too many conclusions just yet. Although I did notice words like "I, my, me, mine" have a female bias, while words like "the, these, those" are used more by males, though by a slighter margin than the female ones. I'm not sure why, but it follows theories I've read about where many common words are apparently masculine/feminine.

 

[JoeJoe]

How is it that words like "sexy" and "hot" are being used more by females??

I think it's more accepted for a female to openly admit her admiration, than when a man says: OMG, look at this hot chick she's so sexy!

Do you agree?

If yes, why is this?

Also: Marriage and divorce is used more frequently, the older people get?! I would have expected there to be a peak at least for marriage at 25-30...

 

[Dormouse]

I've heard far more women call Meagan Fox hot than guys. There's a whole feminine culture based on rating and comparing each other's looks. Plus, those words would be used a lot in fashion blogs and the like.

Interesting: The word 'music' is used more by guys, the word 'song' by girls. 'Artist' and 'Band' used more by guys, 'Singer' by girls. 'Concert' was used more by girls, though.
Pretty much every instrument was referenced more by males excepting the piano and the viola.
The word 'ipod' was used more by females, 'mp3' more by males.

 

[anemian]

the word male is used 54% of the time by males, the word female when used is used 51% of the time by males, more casual words for the previous terms are used quite a bit more often by females, and when the word sex is used it's used by females most often.

 

[Chronomar]

hmmm, Arkansas has a clear preference for 'arse.' 25% of all uses.

Arkansas also has a staggering preference for the words, "England", "British", "United Kingdom" (although, to be fair, that one is a bit more evenly distributed), and other UK-related words/names...like "Cameron".

They also have a much higher incidence of spellings like, "colour".

I'm guessing either Arkansas is Britain-obsessed, or, more likely, that there are simply more British/english immigrants to Arkansas. Or perhaps there is some sort of convention going on?
I don't know. But at least this explains the preference for British phrases.

(To the British: Are you secretly invading Arkansas?!? EXPLAIN)

 

[Mondorius]

Apparently, "pwn" is massively more common in South Dakota than anywhere else in the US... Mostly by men between 12-17. Heh.

"statistics" is used more by 45-54 men. Quite evenly spread across the country though. I'm sad, let's try "statistically"... oh. More men, same age, but this time it's more common in Colorado and Arkansas.

"Washington" is the only state I tried which is typed more often in another state than its own, and by quite a lot, too.

My real name is spoken mostly by males of 65+, with a large lead in Pennsylvania and North Dakota... I'm kinda scared to go there now. And also a bit sad about the mostly male part. Whatever.

After running a couple of searches with common first names, many are mostly typed by people of the same sex. Notable exception is "Justin", which is used mostly by women from Maine.

"lube" is mostly used by men in alaska... heh... can't help smiling.

All that to say, "awesome".

 

[JoeJoe]

"Washington" is the only state I tried which is typed more often in another state than its own, and by quite a lot, too.

Because of Washington DC I guess.

After running a couple of searches with common first names, many are mostly typed by people of the same sex. Notable exception is "Justin", which is used mostly by women from Maine.

And mostly by 12-17 yr olds. Justin Bieber anyone? :P

 

[Dormouse]

The colours red, brown, black, white, gold, silver, scarlet, crimson, bronze, auburn, azure and green were used more by males.

Pink, violet, purple, lime green, maroon, turquoise, teal, yellow, jade, olive, beige, khaki and navy were used more by females.

Blue, gray, indigo and orange are gender neutral.

There were no statistics offered for magenta, fuschia, blood red, cinnabar, vermilion, electric blue, aquamarine, cerulean, mauve, chartreuse, periwinkle, ochre, saffron or cyan.

 

[Anthile]

conspiracy: age detail

 

[Words]

It makes sense but what is the specific explanation for this recording of word usages? How and how do you verify the reliability?

Crap - Women
Shit - Men

Fuck - Men
Sex - Women

Coarse Language are popular in Men. Therefore, Te/Ti is more prevalent in men.

 

[Deleted member 1424]

Coarse Language are popular in Men. Therefore, Te/Ti is more prevalent in men.

You fail logic forever.

 

[Dormouse]

It makes sense but what is the specific explanation for this recording of word usages? How and how do you verify the reliability?

Crap - Women
Shit - Men

Fuck - Men
Sex - Women

Coarse Language are popular in Men. Therefore, Te/Ti is more prevalent in men.

Okay, I see where you're coming from, which I believe is that coarse language indicates less tact and therefore Te/Ti, but... No.

The words you've chosen can be used in a pretty wide range of contexts, eliminating any value they would have held in determining this. Also, fuck is just another word for sex. They're simply two different terms, neither is more wordy or tries to avoid the subject matter. If anything I'd say fuck just shows more aggression. And again, it won't necessarily be referring to sex.

So yeah. Basically what Nyx said.

 

[Words]

You fail logic forever.

And? I'm expecting an explanation here...

I could see that it is a small correlation but the significance of it, I believe, is subjective to my own.

 

[Dormouse]

Durrrr... I wrote a long response to you, Words, but it got caught up in the spam-blocker thing. I'll just sum it up here and delete this soon as it pops up.

So basically, the words you provided examples of can be used in a variety of contexts, making the data impossible to interpret.

Not to mention, both pairs mean the same thing, so there's no difference in the level of directness provided. If anything the swearing just shows a higher level of aggression which is pretty typical among males, but doesn't indicate Ti/Te.

 

[Adymus]

And? I'm expecting an explanation here...

I could see that it is a small correlation but the significance of it, I believe, is subjective to my own.

Really Words?


You can't think of one single reason on your own of why that was reeeaaaaally flawed logic?

 

[Adymus]

Durrrr... I wrote a long response to you, Words, but it got caught up in the spam-blocker thing. I'll just sum it up here and delete this soon as it pops up.

So basically, the words you provided examples of can be used in a variety of contexts, making the data impossible to interpret.

Not to mention, both pairs mean the same thing, so there's no difference in the level of directness provided. If anything the swearing just shows a higher level of aggression which is pretty typical among males, but doesn't indicate Ti/Te.

Also, take into consideration the cultural acceptance of Males cursing versus females cursing.

 

[Words]

So basically, the words you provided examples of can be used in a variety of contexts, making the data impossible to interpret.

I guess so. Though there is a thing such as "common usage". Yet... specifically, the words I've used were unsuitable to the conclusion I've made. And therefore, the conclusion itself is also wrong.

Not to mention, both pairs mean the same thing, so there's no difference in the level of directness provided. If anything the swearing just shows a higher level of aggression which is pretty typical among males, but doesn't indicate Ti/Te.

Aggression IS the point I'm trying to make. Ti/Te Dom/Aux can jump through the "moral filter" easier than their opposites. Yet certainly, there are several factors to consider. Yet again, I find this small thing appropriate to point out. Yet again, on a practical level, it should be ignored. Yet again, if the initials points crumbled then these latter points will crumble.

But, more importantly, I thank you for explaining your reasoning to this feeble mind.

Really Words?


You can't think of one single reason on your own of why that was reeeaaaaally flawed logic?

No, Adymus. Haha, I actually still don't see this "flaw". The point was there but how I've expressed it lacked elaboration. (An unacceptable excuse yet I admit to no error.) I put this "burden of failure" on my own perception of "common sense".

Also, take into consideration the cultural acceptance of Males cursing versus females cursing.

Another external factor. Hm..

 

[Dormouse]

Also, take into consideration the cultural acceptance of Males cursing versus females cursing.

That too. Though I was going more for a 'swearing isn't an accessory to thinking' outlook.

Also, that there are markable differences between 'fuck my life' and 'I'll fuck my gf/that hot chick/your mother tonight'.

You'd think there'd be less stigma against females swearing on the internet, but I guess not. The other option is that for guys it's a method of intimidation/image thing. I wouldn't know.

Edit: I dunno, Words, I wouldn't associate aggression with Te/Ti. If anything I'd say peg it to Te/Fe since it seems to me those are the types most likely to be vocal about it, but hell, I'm talking through my hat.

 

[Adymus]

Cursing =/= Loose morals.

The use of Cursing is actually a very raw and emotional expression of the self. So if anything, I would say that cursing is more indicative of using Fe (not necessarily how high it is in hierarchy) than it is Ti. Considering that Ti is more concerned with precision of wording and definition than it is expressing itself, and it would be accurate to say the same goes for Te, neither are prone to cursing. You also have to consider that Male Fe is going to be different from female Fe, because both are usually abiding by a set of moral standards and norms that are appropriate for their gender (As an aside, it should also stand to reason that there are far more male dominant or auxiliary Fe types than we think, because they could be answering the questions on tests more in favor of T preferences, which is culturally considered the more masculine preference.)

But still, I would not suggest that this statistic is proof of anything related to type distribution, becuase that's fucking retarded.

 

[Words]

Also, that there are markable differences between 'fuck my life' and 'I'll fuck my gf/that hot chick/your mother tonight'.

Yes, I guess the words[the evidence] isn't evidence. "Fucking" facts.

Edit: I dunno, Words, I wouldn't associate aggression with Te/Ti. If anything I'd say peg it to Te/Fe since it seems to me those are the types most likely to be vocal about it, but hell, I'm talking through my hat.

I think aggression can result from the comfortability of the "direct" behavior. That is, when a person is ignorant of the emotional influence of "aggression" and that aggression is only expression in a higher level of volume(adding to the effects of being heard), Aggression becomes "normal communication". Although, I think I got the wrong definition of aggression.

But, on the other hand, lesser "control" over emotion[Ter/Inf Fe/Fi] [that is Aggression], could result into a weaker form of emotional suppression and/or emotional relaxation.

 

[Words]

Cursing =/= Loose morals.

The use of Cursing is actually a very raw and emotional expression of the self. So if anything, I would say that cursing is more indicative of using Fe (not necessarily how high it is in hierarchy) than it is Ti.

Correct and explain to me if I'm wrong.

Cursing = low social awareness = low developed function = Ter/Inf Fe/Fi.

Considering that Ti is more concerned with precision of wording and definition than it is expressing itself, and it would be accurate to say the same goes for Te, neither are prone to cursing. You also have to consider that Male Fe is going to be different from female Fe, because both are usually abiding by a set of moral standards and norms that are appropriate for their gender (As an aside, it should also stand to reason that there are far more male dominant or auxiliary Fe types than we think, because they could be answering the questions on tests more in favor of T preferences, which is culturally considered the more masculine preference.)

I'm not aware of the degree of norm-influence. There is no number + I lack significant observational examples. That external influence is therefore, on my terms, unidentified.

But still, I would not suggest that this statistic is proof of anything related to type distribution, becuase that's fucking retarded.

No, of course not. [Actually, in truth, I am still attached to that possibility. ]


I just wonder, what if it is? What could the verification of Te/Ti = male, tell us?

My experience have led me to an overwhelming bias of Fe/Fi = female, it hinders but what doesn't?

 

[Adymus]

Cursing = low social awareness = low developed function = Ter/Inf Fe/Fi.

No, cursing has nothing to do with having low social awareness. First of all, we are on the internet, and so are those curse words. Social dynamics are going to take on a completely different form when you are not face to face with a person, which is why the Internet is fucking jungle. Secondly, what if it is a social norm to curse in your sub-culture? Are we seriously going to suggest that all sailors have Ti/Te preferences because Sailors curse like sailors? No, it is because that is their accepted standard of behavior, so being socially aware would actually be an incentive to curse more to fit into that social construct.

Thirdly, dude seriously, drop the "low social awareness = low developed function" mentality, because that is just not going to work if you still don't understand what it means to be socially aware in the first place.

I'm not aware of the degree of norm-influence. There is no number + I lack significant observational examples. That external influence is therefore, on my terms, unidentified.

This is a massive variable when it comes to dealing with personality types, don't draw conclusions until you have a full grasp of the environmental variables.

No, of course not. [Actually, in truth, I am still attached to that possibility. ]


I just wonder, what if it is? What could the verification of Te/Ti = male, tell us?

My experience have led me to an overwhelming bias of Fe/Fi = female, it hinders but what doesn't?

It tells us that every female INTP on this board is living a lie because apparently they are supposed to = Fe/Fi

 

[Words]

No, cursing has nothing to do with having low social awareness. First of all, we are on the internet, and so are those curse words. Social awareness is going to take on a completely different form when you are not face to face with a person, which is why the Internet is fucking jungle. Secondly, what if it is a social norm to curse in your sub-culture? Are we seriously going to suggest that all sailors have Ti/Te preferences because Sailors curse like sailors? No, it is because that is their accepted standard of behavior, so being socially aware would actually be an incentive to curse more to fit into that social construct.

Yes OF course!! The CULTURE FACTOR!! We have another UFO!!

Thirdly, dude seriously, drop the "low social awareness = low developed function" mentality, because that is just not going to work if you still don't understand what it means to be socially aware in the first place.

There are Social Protocols yet they themselves vary. CULTURE!!

This is a massive variable when it comes to dealing with personality types.

Noted yet I remain unconvinced.

don't draw conclusions until you have a full grasp of the environmental variables.

Seems logical on a practical level. Yet I believe it stunts growth. Plus, to me, the fact and/or level of truth that brings accurate results is an ulterior motive. The process is priority. If we cannot move on, then let us at least "pretend". Let us do the hypothetical.

It tells us that every female INTP on this board is living a lie because apparently they are supposed to = Fe/Fi

...wut? another misunderstanding.

It's the "=" sign, isn't it? THE LITTLE DETAILS DO MATTER!!!

 

[Adymus]

Seems logical on a practical level. Yet I believe it stunts growth. Plus, to me, the fact and/or level of truth that brings accurate results is an ulterior motive. The process is priority. If we cannot move on, then let us at least "pretend". Let us do the hypothetical.

There is a difference between noting a possibility and drawing a conclusion. Especially if you are going to base further analysis on this foundation of false conclusions, then everything build on it is useless.

 

[Words]

There is a difference between noting a possibility and drawing a conclusion. Especially if you are going to base further analysis on this foundation of false conclusions, then everything build on it is useless.

Which is absolutely fine by me. "It's more about plowing the soil than planting stuff on it." Although we could work on YOUR conclusion---the conclusion of lacking hints. (less stuff to work on.)



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