Why is the equation in China IL equal to anarchy?

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The discussion centers around the Adult Swim show "China IL," specifically an equation presented in an episode that is claimed to equal anarchy. The equation, \(\frac { \frac {4}{x \sqrt{9p}}^n}{3m(.8)}\), is deemed nonsensical by multiple participants, who express skepticism about its relevance and meaning. Comparisons are made to other Adult Swim shows, particularly "Futurama," which is praised for its intelligent handling of math and science themes. The consensus is that the equation serves more as a comedic element than a serious mathematical statement.

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I'm not sure how many of you watch a show on Adult Swim called China IL but I have a question about it. The school wins the math competition and to celebrate they go out and destroy the town. Towards the end of the video someone spray paints an equation that is equal to anarchy and I'm not sure why it is equal to anarchy? It is certainly possible that it's just stupid, like most Adult Swim shows but it's interesting to investigate it. I would have trouble writing out the equation but if you search China IL math competition on youtube it's towards the end. Thanks.
 
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\frac { \frac {4}{x \sqrt{9p}}^n}{3m(.8)}

I believe this is the equation, to save others time.
 
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Looks like nonsense to me.
 
kevinnn said:
I'm not sure how many of you watch a show on Adult Swim called China IL but I have a question about it. The school wins the math competition and to celebrate they go out and destroy the town. Towards the end of the video someone spray paints an equation that is equal to anarchy and I'm not sure why it is equal to anarchy? It is certainly possible that it's just stupid
Not just possible - it's a dead certainty.
kevinnn said:
, like most Adult Swim shows but it's interesting to investigate it.

Student100 said:
\frac { \frac {4}{x \sqrt{9p}}^n}{3m(.8)}

I believe this is the equation, to save others time.

I agree with MathWarrior that this is nonsense.
 
Let's not lump all adult swim shows in the same group. China Illinois looks like complete rubbish to me, but shows like Futurama are very witty and smart when it comes to math and science.
 
Good to get that confirmed. I think the same question every time I watch that episode.

True 1MileCrash. Futurama is one of the better shows for that. It's a shame there will be no more new episodes.
 

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