Simple Plot

“This plot looks easy to make.”

“Yeah… there were some twists and turns.”

(Hat-tip to my friend Benjamin for this idea.)

Buzzwords

“I don’t even notice the sound anymore. I usually work on these kind of things, so I’m used to it.”

Rigour

I’m on a roll with this “mathematics is mightier than physics” theme!

Bending

It would probably be more satisfying for the mathematicians if the physicists didn’t actually succeed by breaking the rules.

Physics Marketing

“Making this marketing class mandatory for physics student is going to be the biggest distinguishing factor between our program and all the others!”

Oral Exam

It’s just great that we are expected to come up with answers on the fly, as if pausing to ponder is discouraged.

Presentation Timeline

Honestly, having only half of these things happen during a presentation is probably considered a win for most people.

XOR

This is a classic example of a precise mathematical definition that does not coincide with our typical usage.

Weeding

Seriously, I think weeding might be an easier job overall.

Orphans

Once you’ve minimized the margins and font size, this is the next step towards maximizing the black-to-white ratio on the document!