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Math Is Hard said:Those are very funny. I just wave my hand at it and say, "oh, it's trivial. It's trivial."
I guess that counts as "proof by obviousness".
Some of the funniest proofs in geometry include the "proof" that all triangles are isosceles, the "proof" that 1=2, and the "proof" that a square is actually a circle.
These proofs became well-known through the internet and social media. They were spread as jokes and challenges among math enthusiasts.
These proofs are considered funny because they use logical errors and tricks to arrive at absurd conclusions. They often play on people's assumptions and expectations about geometry.
No, these proofs do not have any practical applications in real life. They are purely for entertainment and to demonstrate the importance of careful reasoning in mathematics.
These proofs can teach us to be skeptical and critical thinkers when it comes to mathematical arguments. They also highlight the importance of understanding basic concepts and definitions in geometry.