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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker makes a nonsensical math joke about a white roommate.
In plain terms
Someone laughs while making a weird math joke about a person.
What can you take from it?
Absurdity can be used to mock or highlight awkward social situations.

Where it applies

  • making fun of friends
  • awkward parties
  • comedy

Putting it to work

  • using nonsensical jokes

Questions to consider

  • Is math used to mock people more often than to help?

Another view

It mocks intelligence rather than offering a real insight.

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