Notes from a Designer: math

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Politicizing Pi Day

Yesterday, I told you a little bit about Pi, and Pi Day. Pi Day, by decree of Congress, falls on March 14 every year. This is because pi's value is approximately 3.14. I also mentioned that pi is an irrational number. It's not a far stretch, in this political season, to marry the irrationality of pi with the irrationality of certain political candidates. When I threw those two things into the blender, out came a couple of funny t-shirts.

Donald Trump Pi Day Irrational Tshirt

I tend to lean, politically, left. That's another reason these tshirts appeal to me so much. The Republican posse of current presidential candidates has been rightly termed a "clown car" by many, because it seems to be completely devoid of anyone actually qualified to be President of the United States. The statements from these men (Carly Fiornina doesn't count, she's out) grow more outrageous, unrealistic, inaccurate and shocking every day. It's a wonder the entire Republican party hasn't exploded yet.

Ted Cruz Pi Day Irrational Tshirt
These tees are available on Amazon, or by clicking the link below each image.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Pi Day is a holiday held to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in American date format), due to π being roughly equal to 3.14. How clever is that?

Even more clever are some of the t-shirts you can find to celebrate Pi Day, which occurs this year on a Saturday. Because of that, you might want to wear your Pi Day shirt on Friday March 13 (yes, that's the 2nd Friday the 13th this year so far!) to school or work.