Pi or Pie: Which is More Important to You?

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The forum discussion centers around a humorous poll comparing the importance of "Pi" (3.14159) to "pie," leading to a lighthearted debate among participants. Many users express a preference for pie, citing its deliciousness and variety, while others acknowledge the mathematical significance of Pi. The conversation highlights the comedic aspect of the misspelling of Pi as "pie," with several users sharing personal anecdotes and jokes related to both topics. Ultimately, the thread serves as a playful exploration of the cultural significance of both Pi and pie.

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  • Understanding of basic mathematical concepts, specifically the significance of Pi (π).
  • Familiarity with culinary terms related to desserts, particularly various types of pie.
  • Knowledge of humor and wordplay, especially in the context of puns.
  • Awareness of cultural references related to food and mathematics.
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This discussion is beneficial for educators, culinary enthusiasts, mathematicians, and anyone interested in the intersection of humor, food, and mathematics.

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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