The Real Kevin Bacon(pudding.cool)
368 points by xnx 5 days ago | 93 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ↑Suggests extending the analysis to find optimal pairs or groups of actors for maximum connectedness
  • ↓Points out prior art (Oracle of Bacon) using fuller data that reaches different conclusions
  • ↓Questions the methodology's predictions, noting Chloë Grace Moretz is semi-retired and unlikely to overtake Jackson
  • ↓Argues the article misses the point: Bacon was chosen because he's surprisingly connected, and the name rhymes with separation
  • ↑Reflects on interesting findings in the data, like John Candy's high ranking or Frank Welker's presence