We all know the metaphorical interpretation of this proverb, but it is also scientifically true!
James Pomerantz, author of the scientific article ‘The Grass is always Greener: An Ecological Analysis of an Old Aphorism (1983). This scholar proves that ‘optical and perceptual laws alone will make the grass at a distance look greener to the human eye than the blades of grass perpendicular to the ground.’
And I am green with envy. Better check out that link.
Ooh, green with envy – wonder if that has an interesting story behind it?
Very funny! And, you are much more thorough than me — another thing to admire! I’ve never heard of James Pomerantz until you posted this, but I came to a similar conclusion 4 years ago. I wrote about it on my blog (http://gdkonstantine.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/proof-the-grass-is-greener-on-the-other-side/), but now I’m thinking of switching to scientific journals.
Ah, great minds thinks alike, that’s what it is
I like that. Much better than “fools run on the same track.” 🙂
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