My Calculator Says Fourteen

The question: Nₓ(a,b) := 1/(2πi) ∫₋∞^∞ dt log (1 − [λ log(½ − it)/(b + ½ + it)]) d/dt log (1 − [λ log(½ + it)/(a + ½ − it)]) A: 66 B: 12 C: 48 D: 76 My calculator: 14 Me: IT'S TWELVE THEN

A multiple-choice math question displays an intimidating integral, while the calculator gives 14. The person confidently declares that the answer is twelve anyway, parodying someone rejecting the correct calculation and insisting on a preferred answer. It is used as a reaction to absurd confidence, bad math, or changing the rules after seeing the result.

• @afrosidemoon / 34317 2020-11-27