Calculus humor

One of my students in LSE's summer school microeconomics class sent me this video. At least I know something's sinking in when I talk about things happening on the margin...

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After getting my breath back, it left me wanting for a problem.

I guess "I will differentiate" didn't flow as well or something. =)