Pi or Pie: Which is More Important to You?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a light-hearted comparison between the mathematical constant pi and the dessert pie. Participants explore their preferences and the humorous implications of the question, which stems from a common misspelling of pi as "pie." The conversation includes personal anecdotes, jokes, and varying opinions on the importance of each in a comedic context.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a preference for pie, citing its taste and variety, while others humorously defend the importance of pi in mathematics and science.
  • A few participants mention specific types of pie they enjoy, such as blueberry, pumpkin, and tourtiere.
  • There are jokes and puns related to the spelling and pronunciation of pi and pie, including references to mathematical concepts.
  • Some participants question the relevance of the comparison, noting that pi is a fundamental mathematical constant, while pie is a food item.
  • Several posts reflect a humorous frustration about the poll's premise, with some participants jokingly demanding actual pie as a reward for voting.
  • A participant mentions a humorous anecdote about a math teacher's joke involving pi and pie to emphasize the importance of precision in mathematics.
  • Some participants express strong dislike for pie, while others argue for its superiority over pi due to the variety of flavors available.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally do not reach a consensus, as there are multiple competing views regarding the importance of pi versus pie. Some favor pie for its culinary appeal, while others advocate for the mathematical significance of pi.

Contextual Notes

The discussion is primarily comedic and does not delve into serious mathematical or scientific analysis. The humorous nature of the thread leads to a variety of personal opinions and anecdotes rather than a structured debate.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in light-hearted discussions about mathematics and food, as well as those who enjoy humor and puns related to common misconceptions.

Pi or Pie?

  • Pi

    Votes: 34 53.1%

  • Pie

    Votes: 30 46.9%
  • Total voters
    64
  • #31
I don't like pie. The only sweets I like are cheesecake and Reese's (not at the same time).
 
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  • #32
Dembadon said:
I don't like pie
come again?
 
  • #33
dacruick said:
come again?

I dislike pie.
 
  • #34
Dembadon said:
I dislike pie.

All types of pie? I mean, this is getting out of hand.
 
  • #35
dacruick said:
All types of pie? I mean, this is getting out of hand.

Yes; all types. Perhaps someday I'll eat a piece of pie that changes my mind. However, this is an unlikely scenario because I dislike pie.
 
  • #36
Dembadon said:
Yes; all types. Perhaps someday I'll eat a piece of pie that changes my mind. However, this is an unlikely scenario because I dislike pie.

My grandmother used to make a mean strawberry rhubarb. Fresh baked with vanilla ice cream on the top...perfection.
 
  • #37
Pie is way better for sure! There are so many choices to choose from! Apple pie, blackberry pie, banana cream pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, cherry pie, pizza pie, meat pie, chicken pot pie... the list goes on and on. I only know of one variation of Pi.
 
  • #38
cbetanco said:
Pie is way better for sure! There are so many choices to choose from! Apple pie, blackberry pie, banana cream pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, cherry pie, pizza pie, meat pie, chicken pot pie... the list goes on and on. I only know of one variation of Pi.
To how many decimal places? Just askin'...
 
  • #39
turbo said:
To how many decimal places? Just askin'...

3.1459, and that is already more accurate than I wish to know, I wish I could just forget everything past the 3.

Edit: 3.14159, I guess I don't even know past the 4
 
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  • #40
Andre said:
Why not both?

potd_pi-pie.jpg

"Have my pie and eat it too!" ("Or have my pi and eat it 2"?)
Hope that hasn't been done yet. I only read page 1. Ooops. Zooby.

I need pie. I'm too linear. I'm skinnier than my pre- maternity-size chasing around after that toddler. And if you look in old polls, you already know how I vote on Pie versus cake... Pie... mmmm... pie.
 
  • #41
Pi is also common. I have lots of pi's around me right now, but no pie.
 

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