The text in the picture is wrong. The check actually reads: 0.002 + eiπ + Σ∞n=11/(2n)
Which comes out to: 0.002 + -1 + 1
OR!
$0.002
This was done by Randall Monroe, author/artist of XKCD after another user's dispute with Verizon about their data charges. He was quoted "0.002¢" and was charged "$0.002" per kB transferred. After refusing to pay on 0.2¢ difference in his bill, he eventually recanted, but wanted to make it hard for them. http://xkcd.com/verizon/
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Date: 2008-05-23 11:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-05-23 11:15 pm (UTC)I know you can get fined for writing things like "for sexual favours" in the memo line, but... that is pretty freakin' hilarious!
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Date: 2008-05-23 11:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-05-24 12:43 am (UTC)0.002 + eiπ + Σ∞n=1 1/(2n)
Which comes out to:
0.002 + -1 + 1
OR!
$0.002
This was done by Randall Monroe, author/artist of XKCD after another user's dispute with Verizon about their data charges. He was quoted "0.002¢" and was charged "$0.002" per kB transferred. After refusing to pay on 0.2¢ difference in his bill, he eventually recanted, but wanted to make it hard for them. http://xkcd.com/verizon/
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Date: 2008-05-24 02:48 am (UTC)ttyl