Rational Memes

The mathematical equivalent of dad jokes has arrived. The meme shows π/1, which technically puts π in fraction form. But every mathematician knows π is the poster child of irrational numbers—it literally has infinite non-repeating digits. This is like claiming you've organized your desk by shoving everything into one giant drawer. Technically correct? Perhaps. Actually rational? About as rational as using a supercomputer to calculate the tip on a $10 lunch.

Ever notice how economists live in a fantasy world? The left side shows a mathematician telling an economist "Axioms are just assumptions so you can-" but gets cut off. Meanwhile, the economist is gleefully listing their ridiculous assumptions: non-saturated preferences, price-taking agents, complete markets, perfect information, rational behavior, and no externalities! The right side shows both looking unimpressed because—let's be real—these assumptions NEVER exist in the actual economy! It's like building a perfect model for a world where unicorns manage your stock portfolio. Pure economic theory vs. messy reality is the ultimate academic flex that makes mathematicians roll their eyes SO hard.