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Math makes me sad. (i.imgur.com)

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[–]Michaelllllll 75 points76 points ago

This reminds me of that ikea commercial where they make you feel sad for a lamp, and then make fun of you for feeling sad.

[–]Tis_Simply_Shmee 16 points17 points ago

Do you know where I could find that? Sounds pretty funny

[–]bubblerapper 59 points60 points ago

I hear YouTube has those sort of things. ;)

[–]The_Mosephus 27 points28 points ago

who the fuck throws out a perfectly fine lamp?

[–]blue_strat 19 points20 points ago

Women who want a better-looking one that's worth more money.

[–]EverySingleDay 1 point2 points ago

Pssh, that never happens in real life.

[–]thefuckdude 0 points1 point ago

it does

[–]Brianbot 0 points1 point ago

Woosh

[–]deleteduser 1 point2 points ago

Worth more money?

Remember, it's an IKEA commercial.

[–]Janse 14 points15 points ago

Haha, that was perfect. At first I was so sad, and I decided I would never replace any of my old furniture again. And then the guy told me I am crazy, and I realized he was right.

[–]Michaelllllll 11 points12 points ago

Congratulations. This was the point.

[–]goodadvice00 0 points1 point ago

but...but, there was no guy

[–]Aitioma 11 points12 points ago

unböring

[–]Noitche 3 points4 points ago

A Møøse once bit my sister ...

[–]SirNoName 1 point2 points ago

Right in the fe-wait...heh it is just a lamp...

I'm going to pick up any lamp I see on the street

[–]Chamber53 0 points1 point ago

What happened to the box?

[–]Baconing_Narwhal 0 points1 point ago

Goddamn it,I just watched The Episode(you know which one), I don't need another thing to make me cry T_T

[–]gwillyn 3 points4 points ago

That commercial has ruined my day more than once. :(

[–]swanson_stash 86 points87 points ago

I guess sine and cosine curves are a bipolar couple....they have their ups and downs.

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[–]swanson_stash 30 points31 points ago

"How can I when you keep going off on a tangent"

[–]Awesomeade 9 points10 points ago

That's it. You're sleeping on the cot tonight.

[–]lolmonger 0 points1 point ago

Fine, fucking fine. It's about time I cut the chord.

[–]FuriousBanana 8 points9 points ago

Secant help it.

[–]Catalyst6 6 points7 points ago

They're the sitcom couple. Short periods of ups and down, with a net of nothing happening at all

[–]gloilin 0 points1 point ago

makes it hard to derive humor from it.

[–]HeilKaiba 0 points1 point ago

I was going to say they were entwined around each other but sure your way works too.

[–]Jarmenson 44 points45 points ago

Well, the upside is that we live in non-Euclidian space, where parallel lines CAN eventually meet!

EDIT: I accidentally a word.

[–]Blue_Shift 0 points1 point ago

Sorry to rain on your parade, but parallel lines never meet, regardless of what space they are in.

The real upside is that in non-Euclidean space, a pair of intersecting lines can meet an arbitrarily large number of times. :)

edit: I am going to accrue a lot of downvotes for this, apparently. In lieu of a better source, here's a link to a Wikipedia article that may shed some light on this argument. TD;LR "Parallel" lines that intersect in non-Euclidean space are a type of geodesic, and thus not truly parallel.

[–]jewmanman 7 points8 points ago

Well there's the projective plane...Man I love maths!

[–]silly_walks_ 6 points7 points ago

The lines on a basketball are parallel and they meet. The flat space they occupy is just curved.

[–]Blue_Shift 5 points6 points ago

I hate to be pedantic, but the definition of parallel states that the two lines in question never meet. Our definition of parallel is space-independent; the lines on a basketball (or longitudinal lines on a sphere) are not strictly parallel. They are intersecting geodesics.

[–]BusinessCasualty 4 points5 points ago

Came for the jokes, stayed for the math discussion.

[–]drmosh -2 points-1 points ago

Don't they meet at infinity? Which, I guess, is never :)

[–]Blue_Shift 2 points3 points ago

Some intersect at the limit to infinity, and some don't.

"Parallel" lines in non-Euclidean space that intersect at infinity are actually called limit geodesics, and by definition they are not really parallel.

[–]Myto 0 points1 point ago

Wikipedia seems to disagree:

In a non-Euclidean space, parallel lines are those that intersect only in the limit at infinity.

[–]Blue_Shift 0 points1 point ago

Yep, and that's where the argument truly lies. However, in my experience, those types of lines are referred to as limit geodesics rather than parallel ones.

I'm off to class. I look forward to a bunch of heated debates in this thread by the time I return.

[–]Shalaiyn -2 points-1 points ago

Sorry to burst a bubble but in non-Euclidean space (such as our universe), parallel lines can actually meet.

[–]Blue_Shift 0 points1 point ago

I'd be interested to see an example of two such lines that are not limit geodesics.

[–]Shalaiyn -1 points0 points ago

"Another way to describe the differences between these geometries is to consider two straight lines indefinitely extended in a two-dimensional plane that are both perpendicular to a third line:

  • In Euclidean geometry the lines remain at a constant distance from each other even if extended to infinity, and are known as parallels.
  • In hyperbolic geometry they "curve away" from each other, increasing in distance as one moves further from the points of intersection with the common perpendicular; these lines are often called ultraparallels.
  • In elliptic geometry the lines "curve toward" each other and intersect."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Euclidean_geometry

[–]Thethoughtful1 1 point2 points ago

Straight lines are parallel only in Euclidean geometry.

[–]bretttwarwick 0 points1 point ago

Do you have any other examples of non-Euclidean space other than our universe?

[–]Lilrman1 41 points42 points ago

Unless they overlap eachother, then they're together forever

[–]Shapeshifters 6 points7 points ago

Co-linear.

[–]lolmonger 0 points1 point ago

co-incident.

[–]bretttwarwick 0 points1 point ago

co-habitation

[–]Shapeshifters 1 point2 points ago

TIL lines can be coincident, points can be collinear. Thanks lolmonger.

[–]lolmonger 0 points1 point ago

Eeeyup.

(you might enjoy /r/math; check it out, everyone's friendly!)

[–]Ctlf 1 point2 points ago

Or if they are not coplanar

[–]alphazero924 1 point2 points ago

Aren't parallel lines, by definition, coplanar?

[–]bretttwarwick 0 points1 point ago

Ctlf is refering to skew lines

[–]reon3-_ 0 points1 point ago

pretty sure lines have no thickness.

EDIT: for dumb

[–]Bobius 2 points3 points ago

Lines are 1 dimensional.

[–]FuriousBanana -2 points-1 points ago

They can exist in 3 dimensions. Think of infinitely long, perfectly straight string, that has zero thickness.

[–]The_Mosephus -1 points0 points ago

conjoined twins.

[–]BunchOfCells 0 points1 point ago

If the parallell lines have enough in common, they will be intimately close to eachother forever.

[–]reon3-_ 0 points1 point ago

and they'll end up hating each other.

[–]lafayette0508 6 points7 points ago

I'm late to the party, but I still see no one posting the source. It's a fun comic called Cowbirds in Love. Source: http://cowbirdsinlove.com/1098

[–]DougLance 8 points9 points ago

What about asymptotes?

[–]mkashani 24 points25 points ago

That's even more sad. They go on for eternity, getting closer and closer. But never will they meet.

[–]Ryusko 8 points9 points ago

Or it could be like tantric sex, going on forever and being awesome the whole time.

[–]WastedAtheist 1 point2 points ago

The friendzone?

[–]aetherman 8 points9 points ago

You know in some non-euclidean geometries all parallel lines meet. Einstein showed that our universe is actual an example of a non-euclidean geometry

[–]Thethoughtful1 -1 points0 points ago

I believe what you are referring to are straight lines, not parallel lines.

[–]aetherman 1 point2 points ago

I am not. "Another way to describe the differences between these geometries is to consider two straight lines indefinitely extended in a two-dimensional plane that are both perpendicular to a third line: In Euclidean geometry the lines remain at a constant distance from each other even if extended to infinity, and are known as parallels. In hyperbolic geometry they "curve away" from each other, increasing in distance as one moves further from the points of intersection with the common perpendicular; these lines are often called ultraparallels. In elliptic geometry the lines "curve toward" each other and intersect." Wiki entry on non-euclidean geometry.

[–]crunchnberries 2 points3 points ago

It is sad to think about this, but there is little in life that is just a straight line. There is always curves, maxes and mins.

[–]captain_jerkface 2 points3 points ago

As with every other problem in the world, the answer to this one is more math.

[–]Wild2098 2 points3 points ago

Unless the universe is curved.

[–]unf3lde0m 1 point2 points ago

happy thoughts

[–]Valark 0 points1 point ago

Dang it. I was going to read through the comments before I posted this, but I went and posted anyway. "What are the odds," thought a young and foolish Valark, "That someone else on in this thread has the exact same idea you do?"

Curse the hivemind.

[–]NorPrawn 2 points3 points ago

e-x is the most friendzoned of lines.

e-x and its asymptote spent their early years far apart, but will spend eternity getting closer and closer together, without ever touching.

[–]Seriouslysoftpillow 2 points3 points ago

I thought is said Meth makes me sad

[–]WarPhalange 2 points3 points ago

Anyone seeking more info might also check here:

title comnts points age /r/
Math makes me sad. 43coms 232pts 7mos pics
What it's like living in a Parallel Universe 156coms 492pts 1yr pics
This just made my day pretty horrible. 15coms 25pts 1yr pics

source: karmadecay

[–]HeilKaiba 1 point2 points ago

They're quite old; I think it's fine.

[–]Markeduno -1 points0 points ago

Hows the cancer?

[–]isaaclw 0 points1 point ago

What about radial coordinate systems? Perhaps they don't count...

[–]pabloneruda -1 points0 points ago

Or two parallel lines meet with another line once, and that's a hell of a time for the one line. No conversation necessary afterwards.

[–]PKfireice 1 point2 points ago

Skew are those people you never meet who don't have much in common then?

[–]SexualArtillery 0 points1 point ago

circle?

[–]HowwieWasHere 0 points1 point ago

Don't you see? The true relationships are forever, and they meet at every point. Two becoming one line, no longer able to be differentiated.

[–]rabbitlion 0 points1 point ago

Lies! That would require that a person's life isn't a straight line!

[–]treasurepirateisland 1 point2 points ago

Only in Euclidean geometry. In Riemannian geometry, this isn't necessarily the case.

[–]mosaic4077 1 point2 points ago

It would make me sad too, except they're just lines.

[–]MyBodyIsReadyy 0 points1 point ago

The real tragedy is the story of a guy named "Asymptote"....tearin up man!

[–]szchm -1 points0 points ago

Firstly, lines aren't capable of emotion. They don't even know other lines exist. They're lines.

Also, even if they did, how do we know the lines would be happy to meet each other? Maybe those two lines would fucking hate each other.

There's too much optimism in the world.

[–]redhammer11 0 points1 point ago

Projective geometry to the rescue! All mutually parallel lines have a party at infinity

[–]burgesj7 0 points1 point ago

If that blows your mind, study non-euclidean geometry. Once you change the model things begin to become rather intense. If interested I can give you a couple examples, one would be that not all triangles have 180 degrees when considering the three angles they form, and more.

[–]happyfapstronaut 0 points1 point ago

And that's why you need two sin waves separated by pi.

[–]suppermick 0 points1 point ago

But parabolas are rapists.

[–]whitebyte 0 points1 point ago

What about two parabolas? With the right formula, they could meet multiple times.

[–]harris018 0 points1 point ago

Get a sinus line and a linear one... They will meet more often

[–]sweYoda 0 points1 point ago

Math -- not even once.

[–]DeviousAlpha 1 point2 points ago

Yeah but... TUMBLR4MEN says no.

[–]fettsack2 0 points1 point ago

That is only true in two dimensions.

[–]DexterBelgium 1 point2 points ago

Math, proving once and for all the benefits of curvy women :-)

[–]stigmate 1 point2 points ago

No screenshots, or pictures with added or superimposed text. This includes image macros, comics, info-graphics and most diagrams. Text (e.g. a URL) serving to credit the original author is exempt.

[–]KehrBehr 0 points1 point ago

Chaos Theory now equals false hope.

Which is also pretty sad too...

[–]usernamesbhard 0 points1 point ago

Sounds like an XKCD joke

[–]Mild_Sauce 0 points1 point ago

Parallel lines meet twice. Link below.

http://scienceray.com/physics/math-marvel-parallel-lines-meet/

[–]reon3-_ 1 point2 points ago

Flat planes are clearly the enemy here.

[–]HotwaxNinjaPanther 1 point2 points ago

Imagine what it's like for lines on an XYZ matrix. Most of them never cross the same point. Some have a point where they are closest, but then they drift apart again. It's like the friendzone for lines.

[–]molslaan 0 points1 point ago

Sounds like a pretty good orgy to me.

[–]firejuggler74 0 points1 point ago

This is only true for Euclidean geometry. In elliptic or spherical geometry the lines may drift apart but will always rejoin. Much happier this way.

[–]Zimyver 0 points1 point ago

Parallel lines can meet in elliptic space.

[–]honcho114 0 points1 point ago

post like this in /pics make me sad

[–]mjm8218 0 points1 point ago

This is only true in a Euclidean Universe.

[–]GnomeGrown 1 point2 points ago

False. Skew lines never touch, but are not parallel.

[–]spacemoses 0 points1 point ago

I was confused when I read it as "Meth makes me sad."

[–]hypnoderp 0 points1 point ago

Ugh, stop being so euclidean about it! Here on earth lines can meet twice. It's glorious.

[–]TheOldOak 0 points1 point ago

At one point I met my friend Ray. He drifted off too, but we met in the first quadrant, so I just look back and focus on the positive times.

[–]Daxapotamus 0 points1 point ago

hmmm I'm not really into lines.... i'm into curves you know, like a sin(x) wave with a cos(x) wave - they meet (intersect) all the time!

edit 1: god dammit swanson stash beat me to the punch.

[–]rafuzo2 -1 points0 points ago

Those problems are easily solved by a change in coordinate system.

Math makes meIdon'tgetit

[–]Markeduno -1 points0 points ago

The dumbest fucking thing i have ever seen, similar to those retards with cards that say shit like "you are pretty".

[–]Pogobat 0 points1 point ago

LINES DON'T HAVE FEELINGS

[–]Pogobat 0 points1 point ago

THIS IS JUST SILLY

[–]MrRecon 0 points1 point ago

Circles... Comics b****!!!!

[–]BankerWhoLeavesAt420 0 points1 point ago

this is going to be the best pickup line for a one night stand.

[–]DoctorGuessWho 1 point2 points ago

Saw this a really long time ago, and it got me thinking. Sure, everything stated is true, but I like to consider the possibility that your "one" is sharing the same line as you, and you just haven't realized it yet.

[–]Freddichio 0 points1 point ago

That's assuming the lines are straight. What about the infinite number of curved lines who meet a straight line twice or more? Cos(x) meets the line y = 0 an infinite number of times...

[–]OnDaBlockSlanginRock 0 points1 point ago

This is only true for lines in a 2D plane. In 3 dimensions you can also have skew lines.

[–]Vranak 0 points1 point ago

This is better called 'geometry' than straight up math.

[–]jdefaver 0 points1 point ago

That's what happens when you're only going in a straight line. Curve your life !

[–]jaxex 0 points1 point ago

goddamnit i hate this metaphor. WE ARE NOT LINES DON'T GET TOO UPSET GUYS.

[–]TheTempest17 0 points1 point ago

But when they're very close to being parallel they stay close for a very long time!

[–]ttifiblog 0 points1 point ago

x=16(sin(t))3, y=14cos(t)-5cos(2t)-2cos(3t)-cos(4t)

[–]arjunkc 0 points1 point ago

Lines that aren't straight, on the other hand...

[–]RedderNeckanize 0 points1 point ago

But take a thin sexy line and place it on top of a chubby black line they will be together for ever. One on top of the other..

[–]HelloWuWu 0 points1 point ago

Reminds me of...

I’m sure that I will always be A lonely number like root three

The three is all that’s good and right, Why must my three keep out of sight Beneath the vicious square root sign, I wish instead I were a nine

For nine could thwart this evil trick, with just some quick arithmetic

I know I’ll never see the sun, as 1.7321 Such is my reality, a sad irrationality

When hark! What is this I see, Another square root of a three

As quietly co-waltzing by, Together now we multiply To form a number we prefer, Rejoicing as an integer

We break free from our mortal bonds With the wave of magic wands

Our square root signs become unglued Your love for me has been renewed

[–]ThiagoG 0 points1 point ago

Tangent lines get really close to meeting but never do.

[–]Coroners_Report 0 points1 point ago

I want this on a T-shirt.

[–]flowerncsu 0 points1 point ago

Luckily, people aren't linear ;)

[–]teetuz 0 points1 point ago

That's why if you're a nobody it's alright to date your cousin.

[–]jooes 0 points1 point ago

Ah, but "Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all".

So, the parallel lines is sadder.

[–]hippiechan 0 points1 point ago

Squeeze theorem makes the world seem like a happier place.

[–]notflipmo 0 points1 point ago

This is only valid for straight lines, which is why math saddening you is part of the Gay Agenda.

[–]UnoDosMoltres 0 points1 point ago

OAG would be like a reciprocal function or something. OAG meets sexy ass x-axis at 0 and the rest is history.

[–]Phoequinox 0 points1 point ago

And that's why everyone winds up with so many exes.

[–]quafzi 0 points1 point ago

I guess it's a good thing that our lifes rarely go in straight lines.

[–]Bitingsome 0 points1 point ago

Solution: Embrace curves

[–]30percentAlpaca 0 points1 point ago

SAPs make parabolas of people. Gets within a proximity, then they boomerang away forever.

[–]Valark 1 point2 points ago

Be Happy.

[–]unf3lde0m 0 points1 point ago

I actually looked through the comments before, in a fugitive way, hoping nobody posted anything like this. In the end it's just about lucky timing... and also timezones :)

[–]Evercrimson 0 points1 point ago

"He who loses, wins the race

And parallel lines will meet in space"

[–]pumple 1 point2 points ago

parallel line meet in infinity. learn your stuff

[–]whoneedsreddit 0 points1 point ago

Also 3 dimensional geometry where two lines are not parallel and never meet.

[–]Albaek 5 points6 points ago

This is only true for non-euclidian geometry.

[–]vincentrevelations 6 points7 points ago

For some non-euclidean geometries (e.g. a spherical geometry has non-intersecting parallels) and in some cases (when they can exist, ultra parallel lines never meet, not even in the limit).

Given that we almost always work with euclidean geometries, especially when talking about about function graphs, pumple is talking out of his ass.

[–]Ceejae 0 points1 point ago

I can't wait that long

[–]dare2k 1 point2 points ago

true

[–]chbrules 0 points1 point ago

f(x) = cos(x), f(x) = sin(x)

or even

x1 = 1, x2 = 1

[–]Pulp_Fiction_is_Shit -2 points-1 points ago

What about vectors in a three-dimensional space that are skew huh?

[–]mcjohnalds45 -3 points-2 points ago

How I feel reading these comments.

[–]HotwaxNinjaPanther 4 points5 points ago

You flunked out of geometry?

[–]ghostbyte -3 points-2 points ago

I was sad, then a friend made me happy. I'm such a sucker cheesy rhyming sayings.

[–]ghostbyte -2 points-1 points ago

Watching Suits and Harvey just said "We've been crossing lines ling before we met" $mood++

[–]Idontlikekarmawhores -2 points-1 points ago

thats so fucking depressing i want to killmyself

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