Mathematicians are expressive too

[FaustoMorales]

Mathematicians are expressive too!

Most people say things like ¨Wow!¨ to express amazement. What do mathematicians say?

 

[stevenb]

Most people say things like ¨Wow!¨ to express amazement. What do mathematicians say?

Why wouldn't they say "WOW" also? There is a certain economy and symmetry to the word, isn't there?

 

[FaustoMorales]

Why wouldn't they say "WOW" also? There is a certain economy and symmetry to the word, isn't there?

True, although some of us still prefer to say ¨Wow factorial¨. However, I must say in our defense that we do write ¨Wow!¨ like the rest of the world

 

[stevenb]

True, although some of us still prefer to say ¨Wow factorial¨. However, I must say in our defense that we do write ¨Wow!¨ like the rest of the world

Good one!

... or I should say, "Good one factorial"

 

[FaustoMorales]

Good one!

... or I should say, "Good one factorial"

Thanks! (with Thanks > 2 to make the factorial kick in properly.)

 

[~christina~]

True, although some of us still prefer to say ¨Wow factorial¨. However, I must say in our defense that we do write ¨Wow!¨ like the rest of the world

This reminds me of when I was flipping tv channels and came across a show that listed the birthdays of the children who watched it. They listed the ages next to each child's name, and right after the name, they included a, "!". Those would be some really old children, if that represented their actual ages.

 

[FaustoMorales]

Those would be some really old children, if that represented their actual ages.

Unbelievable! (read ¨Unbelievable factorial¨) Looks like there is some truly urgent need for foolproof factorial control measures - to prevent those less-than-competent screen editors from confusing the heck out of those among us who strive, day in and day out, to make proper use of this ultimately expressive symbol.

For example, I propose compelling these self-proclaimed ¨professionals¨ to use factorial-free keyboards. The measure should probably also include having them keep their desks clear of sharp objects at all times to prevent self-inflicted, accidental injuries. Just for good measure...

 

[~christina~]

For example, I propose compelling these self-proclaimed ¨professionals¨ to use factorial-free keyboards. The measure should probably also include having them keep their desks clear of sharp objects at all times to prevent self-inflicted, accidental injuries. Just for good measure...

I agree.

 

[Office_Shredder]

You don't pronounce exclamation points as factorial. You pronounce factorials as exclamation points. So 2x+24 should be pronounced as "2x plus FOUR"