The subject of mathematics often elicits mixed reactions from individuals, with some finding joy and ease in its calculations, while others view it as a daunting challenge. However, those who find fascination in numbers often seek to infuse creativity to make the subject more engaging. Recently, a video surfaced on Instagram showcasing such ingenuity, where an individual cleverly used mathematics to craft a humorous moment.The video, shared by the Instagram handle @thetrickysingh, features a person examining a restaurants food menu, which includes popular Indian dishes like pav bhaji and puri bhaji. In a lighthearted tone, the individual questions the pricing strategy, pointing out that pav bhaji is listed at ₹90 while puri bhaji is priced at ₹100. He humorously remarks, Now, if we divide puri bhaji by 4, it becomes pav bhaji, so according to that calculation, pav bhaji should be 25 rupees. Theyre overcharging way too much.Upon its upload, the video quickly garnered attention, amassing 1.1 million views, 20.3k likes, and numerous comments. While some viewers grasped the jokes clever twist immediately, others found themselves puzzled by its intended meaning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RJ Karam |Magician-Mentalist|Emcee|VoiceActor| (@thetrickysingh)A comment explained the mathematical wordplay, stating, For those who didnt get it: Puri: full, Pav: 1/4. Another comment reflected the surprise at the intellectual humour: My brain wasnt ready for the high-IQ joke. Some viewers admitted to taking a moment to decipher the joke, with one writing, Took me a while to understand this. Another comment speculated on the generational understanding of the joke: I bet Gen Z would not understand this joke. A final comment encouraged a broader interpretation: You are mathing the math, think about other meanings of pav and puri.
