The Mathematics of Futurama

mclearn writes "Did you know that the writers of Futurama have a collective set of degrees that would rival most think tanks? Here is a hilarious site on the mathematics of Futurama -- specifically this article (pdf). The same authors have also researched the mathematics of the Simpsons, mentioned on Slashdot long ago."

Comments

Futurama and geeks.

[Anonymous Coward]

Many of you are praising Futarama as being the geek fest, but the problem is alot of the humor in the show rates along side crud such as SNL. They use heads of current celeberties so they can make poor pop culture jokes, which destroys the atmosphere and the richness of their non-existing society. Of course, it's a lot easier to have a one episode swing with a current celeberty then it is to develop a new creative character.

Remind me again why Richard Nixon is funny?

Re:Futurama and geeks.

[Exatron]

You're a fan of Family Guy, aren't you? You have all of the defining characteristics of that garbage pile's fans- an absurdly short attention span, the intelligence of a houseplant, no sense of humor, and no ability to discern good from bad.