Innumeracy Memes

Behold, the perfect illustration of statistical literacy in America! Nothing says "we understand math" quite like having 124% of people say "no" and 195% of people say "yes" to a simple question. Apparently, inflation is so bad it's even inflating our survey percentages. Next up: a poll asking if people understand percentages, with 300% saying "absolutely."

This is what happens when fractions meet fast food marketing. The 1/3 pound burger failed because Americans thought 1/4 was bigger (since 4 > 3, obviously). Then when someone tries to explain basic math with "1/3 > 1/4" and ".33 > .25," the response is "what are those signs?" This is why STEM educators drink heavily after work. The denominator paradox strikes again - where the bigger number on the bottom somehow makes people think the fraction is smaller. And they say math anxiety isn't real.

Ever notice how our entire economic system depends on people not understanding math? Guy starts with "just teach arithmetic" but quickly realizes the horrifying truth: advanced math skills would create financially literate citizens who wouldn't fall for economic traps! Differential equations would help people calculate compound interest and avoid debt traps. Probability would expose lotteries as statistical scams. Logic would prevent people from buying $60 "premium" HDMI cables that are functionally identical to $5 ones. The punchline is brutal: our economy literally runs on mathematical ignorance. It's basically a pyramid scheme with extra steps and calculus jokes. The next time someone asks "when will I ever use this math?" just point to your empty wallet and say "exactly."