Are Mathematicians Really Nerdy? Discover the Truth on Pi Day!

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The thread discusses the cultural perception of mathematicians, particularly in relation to Pi Day and the idea of celebrating an "e-day." Participants share their thoughts on the nerdiness associated with mathematicians and engage in light-hearted banter about various mathematical constants and related celebrations.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise at the perceived nerdiness of mathematicians, referencing Pi Day as a cultural phenomenon.
  • There are suggestions for an "e-day," with one participant proposing February 7th as a potential date, while another notes the ambiguity of date formats.
  • Multiple participants celebrate Pi Day with enthusiasm, sharing long digits of pi and expressing joy over the occasion.
  • One participant mentions other celebrations occurring on the same day, including Colorado Space Day and S&BJ Day, highlighting a variety of mathematical and scientific observances.
  • There is playful disagreement about the timing of Pi Day celebrations based on geographical differences, such as time zones.

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Participants generally agree on the celebration of Pi Day and the humorous notion of an "e-day," but there are differing opinions on the appropriate date for such a celebration and the cultural implications of mathematicians being labeled as nerdy.

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Some statements reflect personal interpretations of cultural events and humor, which may not be universally accepted or understood. The discussion includes varying perspectives on date formats and the significance of different mathematical constants.

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Never knew mathematicians were sooo nerdy...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day" . I think we should have an e-day, too! :-p Today also happens to be Al's birth anniversary.
 
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happy e day!
 
Happy [itex]\pi[/itex] day!111111111111111113.14159265
 
En_lizard said:
happy e day!

It's pi day though ( well not for another hour and a half in Alaska but..) if there were an e - day it should be on Fevruary 7th.


Happy [itex]\pi[/itex] day everybody!
 
Well, its been pi-day for a whole day now, here.
 
d_leet said:
if there were an e - day it should be on Fevruary 7th.
Not if you use the British date format. :-p
Jan 27th 08:28 am/pm or 2nd August 06:28pm.
 
So many holidays, today. Pi Day, S&BJ Day, plus it's Colorado Space Day.

http://www.gazette.com/display.php?id=1315594&secid=2
 
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Happy Pi day! But a much happier S&BJ day!
 
OOhhh happy Pi day everyone, I`m off to celebrate with a Pint
 
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I just had do that agan.
 
  • #11
Thief.
 
  • #12
With some delay :), Happy:[tex]-i Log(-1)[/tex] day ! :biggrin:
 
  • #14
The blog had a Pi day entry.
https://www.physicsforums.com/blog/2006/03/13/pi-day/
 
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  • #15
think ur pretty cool eh scott? :biggrin: :biggrin:

How many of you ate pie yesterday though? AND how many of you ate a pie with "Pi" written in crust on it? :smile: :biggrin:
 
  • #16
Physics is Phun said:
think ur pretty cool eh scott? :biggrin: :biggrin:
I just had do that it's pi/einstiens birthday.
How many of you ate pie yesterday though? AND how many of you ate a pie with "Pi" written in crust on it? :smile: :biggrin:
I thought about doing that for pi day
 
  • #17
AND how many of you ate a pie with "Pi" written in crust on it?

I did :biggrin:

pipie.jpg
 
  • #18
shiiiiite
That just ruined my pie!
 

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