Is Gatorade gender-neutral?
Battle of the sexes: Sport drink edition
There is a gene that can help predict aversion to cilantro. Might there be a similarly easy way to predict whether you will down a Gatorade instead of water after an intense workout (or during an intense hangover)?
Recently a friend of mine theorized that guys enjoy sports drinks such as Powerade, whereas gals do not. (To that friend: I know the second you read this article you’re going to come whining to me that I’m twisting your words. Artistic liberty, bro.)
I decided to take an informal survey. Let the deeply scientific research commence:
What do you think of sports drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade?
The boys
“I don’t really drink them. They’re kinda gross.” – M.P.
“They are good for drinking after exercising. I like about 10 percent of the flavors, but the flavors I like I really like.” – L.B.
“They taste good. Refreshing, but wasted calories.” – M.O.
“I quite enjoy the taste.” – C.P.
“I like them, but I shouldn’t drink them because I’m not athletic. They are better for people who are athletic.”- A.M.
The girls
“Never drink it; don’t like the taste.” – R.K.
“I think they’re gross.” – Y.T.
“They’re good for hangovers.” – D.L.
“I think water is better.” – S.C.
“Um, no. I definitely do not like the way they taste.”- H.F.
For all my fellow *math nerds* out there, I did some statistical analysis. Counting the girl who believes in their hangover curing powers as “enjoys the taste,” the result is INSIGNIFICANT, with a p-value of .0577. Scientifically, you cannot accurately predict whether someone will enjoy the colorful sugar water based on chromosomes.
Regardless of whether you enjoy drinking sports beverages, variety is the spice of life. There are a plethora of other delicious post-workout snacks, electrolyte replenishing drinks, and hangover cures that are definitely worth trying, male or female.
Google some recipes, it is the perfect exam procrastination tool.