Math-y or Nerdy License Plate Ideas

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The discussion revolves around creative ideas for math- or nerdy-themed license plates, with participants sharing suggestions and engaging in light-hearted exchanges. The scope includes personal preferences for license plate content, humor, and the challenges of availability.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests several math-related ideas for license plates, including LIMSUP, LIMINF, RLANLYS, PR MTH, and AXMFCHC.
  • Another proposes "E MC2" with a playful twist of adding screws, noting it may be costly in the UK.
  • A participant clarifies that in the US, the cost of a personalized plate is a flat fee, not based on content, as long as the plate is not already in use.
  • Suggestions for additional plates include TPOLOGY, I<3GRPS, I<3RGNS, I<3FLDS, UNBNDED, Q.E.D., HENCE, and INDUCTN.
  • Another participant proposes "PHSCSFRM" and humorously notes it should belong to a specific individual.
  • Additional ideas include binary representations like 1000101 and 101010, as well as references to popular culture and mathematics such as "42" and "p = np."
  • One participant suggests "4euclid" as a potential plate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the fun and creativity involved in choosing license plates, but there is no consensus on which specific ideas are the best or most suitable.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on regional regulations regarding license plate content and availability, which are not fully explored in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in mathematics, geek culture, or personalized license plates may find this discussion engaging and inspiring.

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It's that time of year again...time to renew my license plate! I currently have a generic one. Boring! So I'm trying to think up a new one. Some ideas I've thought of or heard: LIMSUP, LIMINF, RLANLYS, PR MTH, AXMFCHC.

So I like math. But anything geeky could work. Ideas anyone? (Limit to 7 characters)
 
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E MC2 and then put 2 screws after the E? Would work in UK but probably very expensive plate to register!
 
onewhosighs said:
E MC2 and then put 2 screws after the E? Would work in UK but probably very expensive plate to register!

Thats cute. They don't charge based on the content of the plate in the US, only a single fee for the privilege to make your choice. You just have to choose one that is not already in use.
 
Oh, over here it is the same, but most plates are in use as people buy them then re sell them!
 
1000101

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Binary for 69
 
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ArcanaNoir said:
It's that time of year again...time to renew my license plate! I currently have a generic one. Boring! So I'm trying to think up a new one. Some ideas I've thought of or heard: LIMSUP, LIMINF, RLANLYS, PR MTH, AXMFCHC.

So I like math. But anything geeky could work. Ideas anyone? (Limit to 7 characters)

TPOLOGY
I<3GRPS, I<3RGNS, I<3FLDS
UNBNDED
Q.E.D. or Q E D, etc...
HENCE
INDUCTN

I'll sleep on it and post if I can think of any others.
 
Try PHSCSFRM.
 
Borek said:
Try PHSCSFRM.
No one but Greg should have that!
 
101010, 42
2plu2e5, 1984
peqlnp, p = np
 
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4euclid

:)
 
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Hi RCNNR! :wink:
 
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These are great :)
 

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