Experimental design Memes

Classic King Ghidorah meme showing evolution of scientific papers. The first two fierce dragon heads represent the intimidating X-axis and Y-axis in research papers, while the derpy third head is the poor Gemini symbol (∽) that represents the control group. Control groups never get the spotlight despite being crucial to the experimental design. That third head is basically every control experiment ever - essential but forgotten when the exciting results come in!

The scientific method claims another innocent victim! Santa delivers the harshest lesson in experimental design when a disappointed child discovers their empty gift box. Instead of sympathy, Santa drops the statistical bombshell - the kid's just part of the control group. This is basically how researchers feel delivering placebo results. Remember kids, proper experimental design requires sacrifices... sometimes it's your Christmas morning.