Spherical harmonics Memes

That moment when you realize your spherical harmonics equation will NOT help you decide between Cheerios or Frosted Flakes. The equation shown (ψ(n,l,ml)(r,θ,φ)=R(n,l)(r)×Y(l,ml)(θ,φ)) describes electron orbitals in quantum mechanics—you know, that super practical knowledge for comparing cereal prices or calculating tip. Nothing says "wasted education" like having mastered complex mathematical functions that never once helped you determine if you should buy the name brand or generic toilet paper. Next time your professor says "this will be useful in real life," just remember Buzz Lightyear's face of existential despair.