Tattoos For the Math and Science Geek? 1186
An anonymous reader writes "I've been thinking of getting a sleeve of math and science tattoos for quite a while now. With the money saved up, the only question remaining is, what equations/ideas should I get? I know for certain that I'm going to include some of Maxwell's equations, and definitely Ohm's Law. So, if you were going to put a tribute to the great math and science minds on your body forever, which ones would you choose?"
Not me but... (Score:5, Funny)
Bad idea (Score:1, Funny)
Bad idea. People will think you cheated on the exams.
Beta mu pi... (Score:5, Funny)
In the greek alphabet:
beta mu pi integral of e^x
which gives you
ButtSex
Re:Quite simply, (Score:5, Funny)
I like the fermata symbol (Score:5, Funny)
Fermat's Theorem including side note (Score:1, Funny)
Get a tattoo of Fermat's Theorem and include:
I have discovered a truly marvelous proof that it is impossible to separate a cube into two cubes, or a fourth power into two fourth powers, or in general, any power higher than the second into two like powers. This margin is too narrow to contain it.
If you want to be different, don't (Score:4, Funny)
In other words if you get a tattoo, someday later you'll meet someone else who has the same one, or someone who knows someone who has it. Then you'll realize that your attempt at "individuality" was a failure. At which point hopefully you went to a clean enough shop that you didn't pick up hepatitis in the process.
Re:Newton's Laws (Score:2, Funny)
And make sure no one has trademark rights to or a patent on the one you choose: don't use Ax=\lamda x or Match.com may sue your left shoulder.
This is my way of saying that although I declined to get my own tattoo, I'm glad that you're thinking of something intellectually worthy instead of getting an Apple, Inc tattoo or something else terribly impermanent. I actually read a b log post from a disgruntled "lifelong Mac user" who had recently switched to Ubuntu; he had an Apple tattoo.
Re:Before you do it (Score:4, Funny)
That's why you never should tattoo physics laws, just mathematical theorems -- they change rarely.
Re: get a brand instead (Score:2, Funny)
Don't do it! (Score:5, Funny)
in the 90s I got a tattoo of the solar system on my back and brontosaurus tattoo on my chest. now both are incorrect :(
Re:Before you do it (Score:5, Funny)
if he was going for a big cock on his forhead, maybe $60
Crap. I got completely ripped off on mine.
Re:Before you do it (Score:5, Funny)
do you *really* think that the laws of physics will ever be less important?
Right, but which of those rules won't change. F=ma? Good approximation for large, slow things, but not actually true since we found out about the speed of light. What happens when we explain dark matter and dark energy? Physics is all subject to change, since it tries to approximate a set of rules that we aren't really sure about. Mathematics is constant because it writes its own rules.
The perfect tattoo: in a single 72-point font, the last digit of Pi.
Backup plan: your five top choices for laws of physics that we all know to be true today, but that we will know to be false before you die. Then you can cross them out as they are disproven.
Re:Before you do it (Score:4, Funny)
I just bought a bottle of wine from a cashier with a very large interesting tattoo running the entire length of his arm. It had Chinese lettering over an interesting background of the Sun, Moon, and other elements.
I asked him what it said and he looked very sad and replied 'It says don't get a tattoo when you're drunk'.
I didn't have the heart to press him for the real translation because he looked like it was too embarrassing.
Re:The Planets' Symbols (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Before you do it (Score:3, Funny)
The perfect tattoo: in a single 72-point font, the last digit of Pi.
The last 2 digits are 42.
Re:Before you do it (Score:5, Funny)
I mean, if he was going for a big cock on his forhead, maybe $60 or so, then I would agree but...
Note that no tattoo was mentioned in that sentence ...
Re:Before you do it (Score:5, Funny)
Also consider the possibility that this could get you in trouble in a math/physics exam. I thought I'd never go back to a classroom, but was pushed into a post-grad course - and was prohibited to use my old faithful HP49G on the financial/accounting exams "because it is alphanumeric and can be used for cheating"! I had to borrow a 30 year old 12c, but you won't be able to borrow a clean pair of arms.
Re:Before you do it (Score:5, Funny)
Apparently you have never heard of a process called "tanning". Some of us still have grand-dad's WWI tattoos, nicely framed.
alternative choice (Score:5, Funny)
Get tats of chicks with big boobs -- boobs can never, ever be proven wrong.
Re:No. Tattoos look like trash. (Score:5, Funny)
That's why you show up for a date bathed and with your teeth brushed.
Ohhhh...
Re:No. Tattoos look like trash. (Score:5, Funny)
Umm, no? He realizes that while he likes his tattoos not everyone shares his opinions?
I think my cock is awesome but I don't show up for a job interview in crotchless chaps.
Re:Not me but... (Score:3, Funny)
Girl in a tattoo shop: I want a small animal tattooed on my thigh. How much?
Tattoo Guy: Rabbit, Tiger or Dog - $10 each. Giraffe is free!!
Re:Smith Chart (Score:1, Funny)
Show the world you are smart enough to know those equations but not smart enough to not get a rediculous tattoo. Do you really need Ohm's law on your arm when you are 50? What next, a listing of zip codes on your ass?
Re:Before you do it (Score:1, Funny)
Pikachu is still awesome.
Re:No. Tattoos look like trash. (Score:4, Funny)
I think my cock is awesome but I don't show up for a job interview in crotchless chaps.
Best. Analogy. Ever.
Re:I like the fermata symbol (Score:2, Funny)
I've always had a rule that I personally can't get a tattoo until I look good with my shirt off... yeah, I'm still waiting.
I did that, about 14 years ago. Tattoo looks fine now. But I scare people when I take off my shirt.
Re:No it isn't (Score:2, Funny)
Clearly, tattoos fall under the provision of color and potentially religion and/or ethnic groups (i.e. Maori).
Re:Be unique... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Really? (Score:3, Funny)
My father became fabulously rich not growing the most alfalfa of any farmer in the state.
Re:No it isn't (Score:3, Funny)
"My company has a policy that states you may not have visible underwear."
My company has a policy that states you may not have invisible underwear.
Re:Before you do it (Score:5, Funny)
Hm... You know what, I think I'd be okay with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle tattoo. Thanks for the advice!
Re:No it isn't (Score:1, Funny)