In Part One, we saw how geometry haters tyrannized lovers of triangles. We also discovered how geometry made better living possible.
Alas, harmony doesn’t reign freely in geometry land. Lovers of circles and squares infected our English language with phrases using the words “circles” and “squares.” Let’s see what they are:
phrases using CIRCLE
Circle Of Life (Elton John song)
circle of friends
circle of influence
circle the wagons
come full circle
drum circle (A circle of people playing drums)
full circle
literary circle
silver circle
virtuous circle
winner’s circle
Hey! All these phrases carry positive meanings.
Maybe it will be different with square
phrases using SQUARE
fair and square
square deal
square meal
square shooter
square off
square up
Zounds! These phrases all denote good things.
Well, let’s look at phrases including the word triangle.
Bermuda Triangle
Love Triangle
What the actual heck! Just two phrases with triangle in them. And they’re both bad.
We can glean three conclusions from the above phrases.
1) The geometric tribe is a fractious one. Circle lovers and squares despire the fans of the square.
2) The circle and square sects absolutely lord it over the triangle adherents.
3) Conflict does not limit itself to: politics, gender, sexual orientation and other traditional divisions.
And yet, and yet, courageous citizens from various nations defy global oppression and raise triangular-themed flags of liberty.
ROLL CALL OF FREEDOM
5. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hooray for Bosnia and Herzegovia, defenders of the Golden Triangle. Triangulistas in this land have allied themselves with the Rhombus lovers. Together, two generally downtrodden geomtery sects have pusedh the square almost off the map. Well done.
6. Brunei
Triangle powerful Brunei proudly includes two triangles in its flag. The squares possess no power in this land.The crescent represents Islam. The umbrella stands for monarchy and dignity. The four-feathered wings guard peace and integrity. Way cool, Brunei.
7. Comoros
The flag of Comoros puts its sole triangle at the left, a place of honor. Notice the absence of both the square and the circle. The crescent and the stars represent Islam. The colors of the four stripes stand for the main islands in this small, but wonderful country.
8. Republic of the Congo
This mighty republic drove out its oppressive geometrical shapes long ago. Huzzah! The colors show the three favorite colors of the populace.
– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.
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