Fancy terms Memes

Nobody says "light" at fancy physics conferences. It's always "electromagnetic radiation" with a monocle and bow tie. Same photons, different tax bracket. The scientific equivalent of saying "tomato" vs "solanum lycopersicum" to impress your date. Next time your professor corrects you, just remind them both travel at exactly 299,792,458 m/s – whether dressed for prom or a pajama party.