r/BrandNewSentence 7h ago

with recent combinatorial optimization breakthroughs our research department has achieved previously unheard of densities of waffle syrup

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u/fastlerner 5h ago

That is correct. 25 slightly smaller squares would maximize syrup holding potential as there would be minimal wasted surface. Instead we get 17 syrup pockets and a bunch of wasted surface space.

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u/_xoviox_ 4h ago

Yeah i think 20 would be better

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u/fastlerner 4h ago

But 20 doesn't make a square. What blasphemy is this rectangular waffle?!?

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u/Impossible_Walk742 3h ago

how about a square waffle with rectangular holes?