Futurama Math: The Humorous Mars Calculation Meme Explained

Futurama fans and math enthusiasts, rejoice! A fascinating image has surfaced, combining the brilliance of mathematical calculations with the iconic humor of the beloved animated show, Futurama. This meme has taken the internet by storm, not only for its clever math joke but also for its nostalgic nod to one of the best animated series of its era.

The top section of the image humorously breaks down the surface area of Mars. It starts with the heading "Mars / Surface area" followed by the text "55.91 million mi²." A small image of Mars sits beside a detailed calculation: "55910000 Square mile = 35782400000 Acre." The computation continues with "35,782,400,000 / 2 = 17,891,200,000," leading to an impressive final figure.

The bottom portion of the image features a still from Futurama, depicting three characters in a field of tall green plants, possibly corn. The character on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat and looks somewhat disgruntled. The central character, prominently closer to the viewer, wears a white coat, teal shirt, and glasses, with an eager expression. The character on the right dons a brown cowboy hat and a green shirt, appearing slightly annoyed.

Below this animation still, the dialogue reads:

"This is quite a large ranch you have."

"17.9 Billion acres! We own entire west hemisphere."

This humorous blend of math and animation has garnered a plethora of reactions. One user noted, "The writers are a group of physicists and mathematicians. The show has a ton of math jokes, and they even got stuff published based on the math in the show." Another commented, "They were technically correct. The best kind of correct."

The meme has sparked discussions about Futurama's clever writing and mathematical references. Fans reminisced about the show, with one saying, "Possibly the best show of its era. This or King of the Hill." Another user shared their excitement, "I need a series to rewatch too, cheers!"

David X. Cohen, who wrote many of the math jokes for The Simpsons, also contributed significantly to Futurama's creation. This image is a testament to the show's brilliant fusion of humor and intellect. As one user aptly put it, "Now this is the kind of dump I want to see more of. Great work, have a virtual +10 on top of the +1 I can give you. Thank you."

Always upvote Futurama, and if this image has sparked your interest, perhaps it's time to rewatch the series and enjoy the genius of its mathematical humor. For those eagerly awaiting more Futurama, remember, "24 days until the new season!"