A new study suggests that Michael Bay movies cause people to eat more junk food.
Recently, a group of scientists with a whole lot of free time found a correlation between Transformers and trans-fats. A study released by the Los Angeles Times point out that people who watched Michael Bay’s ‘The Island‘ were more likely to eat junk food than those who watched a slower-paced talk show.
The study centred on 98 undergraduate students who were invited to a room stocked with a plentiful supply of chocolate, biscuits, fruit and vegetables and shown the film or TV show for 20 minutes while under observation. One third watched The Island, starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson, with the sound on, while another third watched it with the sound off. A final third watched Charlie Rose. Researchers found those watching The Island with the sound on ate 98% more food and consumed 65% more calories than those who watched the talk show. [via]
Researchers argue that the more you are interested in watching a TV show or movie, the more likely you will eat more food without noticing what you are doing. “It’s something I noticed in myself,” researcher Aner Tal told the Los Angeles Times. “When I go to the cinema and watch a movie I’m really engrossed in, my popcorn will go from full to empty without me realising it. But if it is a movie I’m less into, I pay more attention to what I’m eating.”
At the end of the day Michael Bay movies make you hungry; bring healthier snack options to the movies, if you want to save a few pounds.
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