Nah, the math is correct. “2x” stands for 2 multiplied by x, right? So “ChibiChibi” stands for chibi multiplied by chibi, or chibi squared.

I knew this was going to happen but that doesn’t mean I was any more prepared.

I understand how it works symbolically regarding how it appears in notation, but my thinking is more applied to the diction regarding how it would be verbalized. Because I say “Chibi” twice, I symbolize it as 1Chibi + 1Chibi, or 2Chibi. Since it’s a variable with no determinable value, you can’t multiply it by itself unless it’s symbolic, which seems to be what you’re going for. “ChibiChibi” as it stands looks like multiplication of variables, but it’s not a calculation for which one can solve. The difference is probably that I’m thinking about how it sounds aloud rather than how it’s written out. 

Or maybe it’s just a two. I don’t even know any more.

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY ON ‘I’VE BEEN THINKING ENTIRELY TOO MUCH ABOUT THIS’ THEATRE

TUNE IN NEXT TIME

I love episodes where the animation is like

and then it’s like

Oh my god so I watched the episode today with the questionable toddler math you mentioned and I had the EXACT SAME REACTION

Oh thank goodness. I feel much more justified in obsessing over the mathematical implications of a split-second cel of a fictional child wearing a shoe now. IN SOLIDARITY WE STAND

Wouldn’t the proper notation be 2(Chibi) because it’s not a solvable variable and when the property of distribution is applied the terms are simply added?

oh my god i’m discussing the algebraic semantics of an anime toddler’s shoe

“This song always reminds me of interplanetary genocide.”

“Yes, I truly am a uniquely sentimental soul.” 

*kills Iron Mouse and Siren*

“They’re in the rafters again? That’s the third time this week. You get the broom, I’ll get the insecticide.”

“I had nearly given up, but after years and years of searching I’ve finally found it: the perfect home accessory. Both stylish… and functional.”

I’ll have whatever this kid is having.