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Entry from June 06, 2022

“What do you call a bird that’s doing its best at geometry?”/“A trying gull.”

“Triangle” sounds like “trying gull,” and there are jokes.

“Q: What do you call a seagull who won’t give up on her geometry homework? A: A trying-gull!” was posted on the website Math Jokes on November 16, 2016. “What do you call a bird that’s doing its best at geometry? A trying gull” was posted on Reddit—3amjokes on June 4, 2022.

Math Jokes
Funny Math Jokes For Kids
By pakno 16 Nov, 2016
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Q: What do you call a seagull who won’t give up on her geometry homework?
A: A trying-gull!

Twitter
John Ix is misquoting the imaginary witch
@FrogAlaPeche
Q: Which geometric shape is the most annoying coastal seabird?
A: Trying gull.
#CrapCrypticQuizQuestions
11:36 AM · May 4, 2019·Twitter for Android

Reddit—3amjokes
Posted by u/regentchabbit June 4, 2022
What do you call a bird that’s doing its best at geometry?
A trying gull

Twitter
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@Pin1stripe
What do you call a bird that’s doing it’s best at geometry?
~ A trying gull. Lol. ✌🏻
5:51 PM · Jun 5, 2022·Twitter for iPhone

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