Comic #4135: better-than-pi

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Panel 1: "Some mathematicians have proposed using (2\pi), or “tau,” instead of (\pi), because (\tau) makes many equations more beautiful."

Panel 2: "But is beauty the only possible standard for mathematics?" "I think not."

Panel 3: "I propose a new mathematical constant: mega-(\pi), equivalent to two million (\pi)."

Panel 4: "The symbol for mega-(\pi) is a gigantic (\tau) with two gatling guns and tank treads."

Panel 5: "Some will say it is less elegant. They are wrong. Consider this equation for the volume of a curved pipe. What a jumbled mess."

Panel 6: [ V = (\pi r^{4})\left((c-u)^{2}- (r+w)(c-2w)(e)\right) ]

Panel 7: "But when we introduce mega-(\pi)… BAM. It looks so awesome."

Panel 8: "Question: Why does mega-(\pi) need a speech bubble?" "Because it's time to pay the piper."

Panel 9: "Time to pay the piper!"

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