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Math Textbook Author Sneaks His Cats Into Examples (Wholesome Meme)

This is a two-panel collage meme showcasing unexpected, wholesome additions to a math textbook. The top header text reads: "The author of this math textbook casually throws in pictures of his cat". The left panel is labeled "EXAMPLE 2" and features a tabby cat sitting upright with a neutral, slightly unimpressed expression, captioned below: "The author's first cat." This replaces what would typically be a formal math example graphic. The right panel is part of a math solution section (visible text includes "SOLUTION" and logarithmic equations) and shows a dark tabby cat sitting in front of a computer screen, facing away from the viewer, captioned: "The author's second cat proofreading the manuscript." The humor comes from the absurd, endearing contrast between the serious, formal tone of a math textbook and the playful, personal inclusion of the author's pets. It adds a relatable, warm touch to an otherwise dry educational resource, making the textbook feel more human and quirky.
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The author of this math textbook casually throws in pictures of his cat

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This is a two-panel collage meme showcasing unexpected, wholesome additions to a math textbook. The top header text reads: "The author of this math textbook casually throws in pictures of his cat".

The left panel is labeled "EXAMPLE 2" and features a tabby cat sitting upright with a neutral, slightly unimpressed expression, captioned below: "The author's first cat." This replaces what would typically be a formal math example graphic.

The right panel is part of a math solution section (visible text includes "SOLUTION" and logarithmic equations) and shows a dark tabby cat sitting in front of a computer screen, facing away from the viewer, captioned: "The author's second cat proofreading the manuscript."

The humor comes from the absurd, endearing contrast between the serious, formal tone of a math textbook and the playful, personal inclusion of the author's pets. It adds a relatable, warm touch to an otherwise dry educational resource, making the textbook feel more human and quirky.

Origin notes

The image includes a watermark for "boredpanda.com" at the bottom right, indicating it was shared on Bored Panda—a popular online platform known for curating viral, wholesome, and funny user-submitted content. This meme originated as a real, unedited screenshot of pages from an actual math textbook, submitted by a user to highlight the author's playful, personal additions. It gained traction for its unexpected wholesome humor, spreading across social media as a lighthearted example of how authors can inject personality into their work.

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