Sci/Maths Mnemonics: Funny/Memorable

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The thread discusses various mnemonic devices used to aid memory in scientific and mathematical contexts. Participants share humorous and memorable phrases, stories, and analogies that help recall concepts such as the periodic table, trigonometric functions, and biological classification.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant recalls a humorous mnemonic for SOH CAH TOA related to trigonometry, suggesting it involves a playful phrase about hippos and herpes.
  • Another participant introduces a fictional character, Choshacao, as a playful counterpart to the SOH CAH TOA mnemonic.
  • Several participants share their own mnemonics, such as "Never Eat Shredded Worms" for directions and a sequence for biological classification involving King Peter.
  • One participant mentions the mnemonic ROYGBIV for the colors of the spectrum, along with a humorous alternative for recalling it backwards.
  • A participant references a mnemonic for the fates of Henry VIII's wives, highlighting its catchy nature.
  • Another participant notes a forgotten mnemonic for the monarchs of England, indicating the transient nature of memory aids.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a light-hearted approach to creating and recalling mnemonics, but there is no consensus on which are the most effective or memorable, as different individuals present varied examples and preferences.

Contextual Notes

Some mnemonics may depend on personal experiences or cultural references, which could limit their applicability to broader audiences. Additionally, the effectiveness of these memory aids may vary among individuals.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in memory aids for scientific and mathematical concepts, educators looking for engaging teaching tools, and anyone seeking to enhance their recall through humor and creativity.

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*Periodic Table of Elements
*Equations
*Formulae
*Etc ...

Can be Famous, Personal, or New etc...
Other memory aids e.g. stories, analogies, poems etc r welcome! :smile:
 
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hmmm i remember myself and Andy coming up with a way to remember SOH CAH TOA (trigonometry) and it ending up as

Sex
On
Hippos
Causes
Anally
Induced
Herpes
To
Overreacting
Apes

(or something along those lines)
 
What about Socatoah's inverse twin sister? Cant forget her, she's the cool sounding woman by the name of Choshacao.
 
Good one guys. I thought this thread would be helpful for those of us with bad memories. Shame no-one else has posted.
 
For the directions:
Never
Eat
Shredded
Worms

For the bio order system
King
Peter
Calls
Out
For
Garret
Serniak
 
Cheers....
 
the good ol' spectrum one...ROYGBIV...Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
 
jimmy p said:
Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
That is definitely harder to remember than ROYGBIV.
 
there's one really good one out there for the monarchs of England - heard it on the radio once. Unfortunately I forgot it too.
 
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LOL I have never heard it but there is a little ditty for remembering the fate of Henry VIII's wives.

Divorced, beheaded, died
Divorced, beheaded, survived.
 
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jimmy p said:
the good ol' spectrum one...ROYGBIV...Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
And if you want to go backwards through the spectrum: Virgins In Bed Give You Orgasms Repeatedly. Nice and easy to remember that one.
 
  • #12
LOL that is pretty good... actually my biology classification version of ShawnD's isn't quite as good

Kindly
Put
Cups
On
Funny
Green
Saucers
 

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