Constant Function and an Exponential Function

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The thread features a light-hearted exchange centered around jokes related to constant functions, exponential functions, and derivatives, with a focus on humor in mathematics. The scope includes informal humor and commentary on mathematical concepts.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a joke involving a constant function and an exponential function encountering a derivative, suggesting humor in the interaction.
  • Several participants express varying levels of appreciation for the joke, with some finding it weak or unfunny.
  • Another participant references a different math joke about a mathematician dealing with constipation, indicating a preference for a specific type of humor.
  • Comments reflect a general sentiment that math humor is often perceived as bad or cheesy.
  • There is a humorous acknowledgment of the stereotype involving engineers, physicists, and mathematicians, suggesting a playful rivalry among these groups.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the quality of the jokes shared, with multiple competing views on what constitutes funny math humor.

Contextual Notes

Humor is subjective, and the appreciation of jokes may depend on familiarity with mathematical concepts and cultural references.

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Just to lighten up a little:

A Constant Function and an Exponential Function are walking through the forest. Suddenly, through the dense bushes, they see a Derivative walking around. The Constant Function hurries to hide behind a tree in anxiety.
Exponential: "What's wrong?"
Constant: "If that derivative gets hold of me, I'll disappear!"
Exponential: "Don't worry, he doesn't affect me, let me take care of him"
The Exponential comes up to the Derivative starting off:
"Hi, I'm exp(x)"
Derivative: "Nice to meet you, I'm d/dy"

:smile:
 
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that's soooooo terrible...
 
Dude! Seriously, that is weak! :bugeye: Doesnt classify as a joke as far as I'm concerned
 
It's funnier if you've heard the "normal" joke involving e^x and a derivative. :smile:
 
There is one, and only one, funny math joke:

Q: How did the mathematician deal with constipation?






A: He worked it out with a pencil.

- Warren
 
That's half funny and half gross... so it's 72.5 !
 
haha. maths 99% bad humour :P
 
And god forbid another engineer, physicist and mathematician joke. :rolleyes:
 

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