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Proof: Trivial (For Geniuses Only)

Proof: Trivial (For Geniuses Only)
The classic mathematician's cop-out strikes again! Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of math students quite like seeing "Proof: Trivial" written on the board after staring at an incomprehensible theorem for 45 minutes. It's the academic equivalent of "they had us in the first half, not gonna lie" – except the professor never bothers explaining the second half. Just like that football player's honest admission, mathematicians will casually drop "trivial" when the proof would actually require 17 pages and the sacrifice of your weekend. Next time your professor pulls this stunt, ask them to prove it's trivial... then watch them sweat.

It's Trivial (As An Exercise For The Reader)

It's Trivial (As An Exercise For The Reader)
The ultimate academic power move! Professors and textbook authors love dropping this bombshell when they reach a crucial proof or derivation. "The rest of this 27-step quantum field theory calculation is trivial and left as an exercise for the reader." Translation: "I'm too lazy to write it out" or "I forgot how to solve it myself." Nothing triggers academic PTSD faster than seeing those words after staring at an impossible problem at 3 AM. The mathematical equivalent of "figure it out yourself, smartypants!"

The Trivial Steps Of Mathematical Trauma

The Trivial Steps Of Mathematical Trauma
The eternal struggle of first-year math students! You're staring at a proof thinking "what sorcery is this?" while your professor casually skips multiple steps with the dismissive "it's trivial." Then comes the psychological damage when they drop that "it would be obvious if you were smarter" bomb. The mathematical equivalent of watching someone solve a Rubik's cube in 5 seconds and saying "just move the squares until the colors match." Thanks for the detailed instructions, Professor!

The Feathered Mathematician

The Feathered Mathematician
The ultimate academic burn! This parrot didn't just learn to mimic words—it mastered the fine art of mathematical snobbery! In math textbooks, when authors write "I leave it as an exercise for the reader," they're basically saying "figure it out yourself, I'm too busy being brilliant." Our feathered friend here has not only earned its graduation cap but also developed the perfect academic superiority complex. Next thing you know, it'll be demanding tenure and rejecting your proofs without explanation!

The Infinity Stones Of Mathematical Proofs

The Infinity Stones Of Mathematical Proofs
Behold the mathematician's infinity stones! While Thanos collected gems to destroy half the universe, mathematicians wield linguistic weapons of mass confusion to obliterate student comprehension. Each proof becomes a cosmic light show of "thus," "hence," "furthermore," and the dreaded "trivial" (which is never actually trivial). One snap of "therefore" and suddenly your understanding vanishes into dust. The real superpower? Casually dropping "trivial" on a three-page equation that would make Einstein weep. Pure mathematical savagery.

When They Ask You For Proofs On A Dating App

When They Ask You For Proofs On A Dating App
Finally! A dating app where mathematicians can shine! When asked for "proofs," most people send selfies, but our hero is ready with ACTUAL mathematical proofs... only to pull the classic textbook move of "the proof is trivial and left as an exercise for the reader." That's the mathematical equivalent of saying "I have a girlfriend but she goes to another school." Dating and differential equations don't mix, but at least they both involve finding solutions that satisfy initial conditions!