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.

What the heck is "Pi Day"?

March 14 is Pi Day. Get it? 3.14 = 3/14 = March 14. Pi Day! It's a day for math geeks, math teachers, and pi (pie?) lovers to celebrate PI! Here's what Wikipedia says about Pi Day. I offer this because I can't understand a word of it!!:

"Pi Day and Pi Approximation Day are two holidays held to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi) (in the mm/dd date notation: 3/14); since 3, 1 and 4 are the first three digits of π. Pi Approximation Day is observed on July 22, because of Archimedes' popular approximation of π being 22/7. However, this may be considered misleading, as all cited dates are "approximation days" (as π is an irrational number) and 22/7 is actually a closer approximation of π than 3.14. Typically, March 14 is more popular for countries using the month/day format (22/7 being an impossible date in this format), and the 22nd of July is more popular for countries using the day/month format (since 3/14 and 31/4 are impossible dates in this format)."

Pi Day Tees and Gifts by naturetees
So how do you celebrate Pi Day? Make a pie! Eat a pie!


Wear a tshirt!
Tie Dye Pi Day Tees and Gifts by naturetees


Learn more about Pi!
Easy As Pi: The Countless Ways We Use Numbers Every Day

Be punny!

Pi Day and Pi Day T-shirts

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.


Every Day Is Pi Day by naturetees



Pi Day Tees and Gifts by naturetees


Peace, Love & Pi Pink Flowers by naturetees



3.141592653 by LabelMeHappy


Irrational Pi by OddMatter


Celebrate PI DAY March 14 Women's Light T-Shirt

Q T Pi Cute Pi Sweatshirt (dark)

American Pi White T-Shirt

You Can Always Count on A Mat Large Mug