A Statistical Analysis of the New York Times "Sunday Routine"
As all New Yorkers know, the best section in the New York Times bar none is the “Sunday Routine.” So far this year, 38 people have been featured in the “Sunday Routine.” What is their Sunday routine?
WHO IS FEATURED IN THE SUNDAY ROUTINE?
Business executive- 10 (26%)
Nonprofit executive- 8 (21%)
Fashion designer- 4 (11%)
Musician or Artist- 3 (8%)
Government official- 3 (8%)
Actor, actress, or TV star- 3 (8%)
Chef- 2 (5%)
Journalist- 1 (2.6%)
Comedian- 1 (2.6%)
Athlete- 1 (2.6%)
Explorer- 1 (2.6%)
Lighting designer- 1 (2.6%)
DO THEY GO TO THE PARK ON SUNDAY?
Yes- 24 (63%)
No- 14 (37%)
DO THEY EXERCISE ON SUNDAY?
Yes- 27 (71%)
No- 11 (29%)
DO THEY WATCH TV AND/ OR MOVIES ON SUNDAY?
Yes- 31 (82%)
No- 7 (18%)
DO THEY HAVE BRUNCH ON SUNDAY?
Y-38 (100%)
N- 0 (0%)
Seems like everyone does pretty much the same stuff on Sunday. So what makes the “Sunday Routine” section so fascinating? I don’t know. It just is.
What’s your Sunday routine? Unless it’s in the New York Times, I don’t care.
