Beware The Polyhedron Pipeline

The eternal battle between math and common sense strikes again! When 9 is 1/3% of a number, the answer is indeed 2,700 (because 9 ÷ (1/3 ÷ 100) = 2,700). But our brains automatically want to say "27" because we're hardwired to think percentages work in neat, tidy ways. The percentage symbol is mathematical trickery at its finest. That tiny "%" sign transforms the problem from "what's 3 times 9" into "what number, when multiplied by 0.00333..., gives you 9?" No wonder people argue in the comments! Pro tip: whenever you see fractions AND percentages together, grab your calculator and a stress ball. You're gonna need both.

The duality of physics students! On the left, we have the happy-go-lucky freshman who thinks physics is just "velocity equals distance over time" and life is a carefree joyride. Meanwhile on the right, the hardened senior who's been traumatized by the full arsenal of kinematic equations, acceleration nightmares, and the existential dread of non-uniform motion. Nothing says "I've seen things" quite like the thousand-yard stare of someone who's had to solve for initial velocity using the quadratic formula at 3 AM. The transformation from "physics is fun!" to "physics is pain" happens faster than free-fall acceleration.

Prime numbers looking at that weird composite 57 like it's trying to crash their exclusive club. The prime gang (13, 29, 37, 41, 53) huddled together in mathematical superiority while 57 shows up with excessive baggage (3×19). That's the mathematical equivalent of trying to sneak into a Nobel Prize ceremony with a fake mustache and borrowed credentials. Prime numbers: the ultimate mathematical gatekeepers.

Cut off one exponential function, and THREE MORE SHALL TAKE ITS PLACE! This brilliant calculus joke shows what happens when you try to defeat the mighty e^3x with differentiation. Poor Hercules (as d/dx) thinks he's slaying the beast, but he's actually making it multiply! When you differentiate e^3x, you get 3e^3x - which means you now have the original monster PLUS two more copies! Every math student's nightmare when solving differential equations! It's basically the mathematical equivalent of fighting a boss that gets stronger every time you hit it!

This mathematical abomination is what happens when you skip the "2ab" term in the binomial expansion! The correct formula is (a+b)² = a² + 2ab + b², but this rebel just decided to commit mathematical treason by erasing the middle term. It's like diplomatic negotiations where you conveniently "forget" the most contentious issue. Math professors worldwide are clutching their chalk in horror right now. This is the mathematical equivalent of saying "I'll clean the whole house" but only doing the parts people can see.

What calculus students see: A terrifying wall of formulas that induces panic attacks. What math professors see: "Just the basics" to memorize before the real fun begins. This "cheat sheet" is basically the mathematical equivalent of saying "here's everything you need to know about swimming" right before throwing you into the Mariana Trench. And that quote from Ma Yilong? Pure solidarity with every student who's ever stared at a derivative and questioned their life choices.