Physics-Inspired Foods - Ideas & Examples

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the creative idea of associating foods with physics concepts, figures, or terminology. Participants share various food items that they believe can be linked to physics in a humorous or clever way, exploring both well-known and obscure references.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest foods like an apple (Newton) and a pie (3.14...) as playful references to physics concepts.
  • Tofu is mentioned multiple times, with one participant humorously noting a personal aversion to it.
  • Other food items proposed include a banana (Dr. Ruth), coffee (Maxwell), and grilled rattlesnake ([S]lizard).
  • Participants also mention more abstract connections, such as "atom smashed potatoes" and "wild Bohr meat," showcasing a mix of puns and scientific references.
  • One participant expresses confusion about the relevance of certain contributions, indicating a potential misunderstanding of the thread's focus.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the appropriateness or relevance of all suggested foods, with some participants expressing confusion or shifting focus. Multiple competing views on what constitutes a suitable physics-related food remain present.

Contextual Notes

Some contributions appear to stray from the original physics theme, leading to potential ambiguity in the discussion's focus. Additionally, personal anecdotes about food preferences introduce subjective elements that may not align with the intended topic.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may interest those looking for creative ways to connect food with physics concepts, as well as participants in light-hearted or humorous exchanges within scientific communities.

RichRobX
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Hello there, unusual question but can anyone think of some good physics related foods?

for example:
an apple (Newton)
a pie (3.14...)
Milky Way/Galaxy/Mars bars

:-p you get the idea :-p
 
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russ_watters said:
Tofu...

:confused: Huh?
 
A banana (Dr. Ruth)
 
russ_watters said:
Tofu...
beans ?
 
lamp(Thomas)
 
physicsforums's developmental biology(MoonBear)
 
Head cheese? (brains or, again, Dr. Ruth)
 
Fig (Newton)
 
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Coffee (Maxwell)
 
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Grilled rattlesnake (lizard)
 
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McDonald's food. (non terrestrial origin)
 
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Could we have this kiss forever(Whitney and Enrique, original version)
Jenny from the block(Jenifer Lopez)
I turn to you(Christina Aguilera)
What a girl wants(Christina Aguilera)
Walk on by(Britney Spears)
I run away (Britney Spears)
Thats where you take me(BRITNEY SPEAR, too)
Outta my head(Kylie Monogue)

...and the one I like most
Born to make you happy(again Britney Spears)

I think Britney should always sing songs like that[/color]
 
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I just reread the original post. Forget the Dr. Ruth stuff. By the time I responded, I was thinking that the subject was science in general, not just physics. :redface:
 
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Moonbear said:
:confused: Huh?
What, isn't it obvious? If I eat tofu, I projectile vomit! :smile:

I crack myself up.
 
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TOE (Jeffrey Dahmer)
String beans
Egg Nog is a Halliday favorite
Atom smashed potatoes
Cat; depending on the culture
Wild Bohr meat
QG Fruit Loops
Steak; cooked to rarified
Boloney [see TD]
Hot Dogs [visit any physics department]
 
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russ_watters said:
What, isn't it obvious? If I eat tofu, I projectile vomit! :smile:

I crack myself up.

:smile: Okay, as long as someone makes you laugh. :smile: :biggrin:
 

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