[petelamana (OP)]

I hope no one suffers from one of these today, of all days...

½(x²+(y−(x²)^1/3)²)=½

Yes, I'm being fun.  I hope no one minds?

[Bill S]

Yes, I'm being fun.  I hope no one minds?

I doubt that anyone on TNS objects to a spot of humour.  I just wish I had the maths to appreciate the joke.

  "Klaatu barada nikto"

Come off it! you're not old enough to have seen that when it hit the cinemas.

[petelamana (OP)]

Bill S. you're right, I didn't see it in the theaters.    However, I do have the DVD, and enjoy it monthly.

½(x²+(y−(x²)1/3)²)=½

That is the equation of a cardioid, or heart, cut in half ... broken.

[Bill S]

Thanks.  I'll take your word for that.

As far as broken hearts are concerned: Puto, me nemium vetus crescere pro hoc stercore!

[petelamana (OP)]

Um... Gazuntite? 

[Bill S]

Und Gesundheit auch für dich!