Gatekeeping Memes

The mathematical gatekeeping is strong with this one! This meme pokes fun at the hierarchy within the math community. When someone watches a "3 Blue 1 Brown" video (a popular YouTube channel that explains complex math concepts with beautiful visualizations), they might feel enlightened about mathematical concepts like "balls" in topology or geometry. But then comes the punchline - there's actually a "ball and a whole rod attached to it," referencing more advanced topological concepts like manifolds with boundaries or handles. It's the mathematical equivalent of saying "you think you're cool because you know basic algebra, but wait until you see calculus!" The religious phrasing ("brother in Christ") makes it even funnier, turning mathematical knowledge into a quasi-religious experience. It perfectly captures that moment when you think you've mastered a concept, only for someone to introduce a more complex version that makes your head spin!

Behold the mathematical hierarchy in its natural habitat! Those who've conquered the eldritch realms of abstract algebra returning to basic linear algebra like mathematical royalty among peasants. It's the equivalent of a quantum physicist explaining how a light switch works with unnecessary gravitas. "Yes, young one, allow me to demonstrate how these matrices transform under this... elementary operation." *adjusts imaginary monocle while internally screaming in Galois Theory*