Abby and Norma --- by Erika Hammerschmidt --- Jun 15, 2007

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TEXT OF COMIC:

Why is this number called "pi"?

Because it looks as if it has little feet. See?

Pi was originally a Greek letter. The Greek word for "foot" is "pus." Nouns that end in "-us" are pluralized with an "-i" ending, therefore "pi" means "feet."

Really?

Of course not. I made that up. The custom of pluralizing "-us" endings to "-i" is Latin, not Greek. I can't believe you fell for that.

My admiration of your language expertise grows daily.

As does my contempt of yours.