It is often the case that successful children's television programs cater to children and parents alike. This was confirmed when I recently watched a parody of James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" on Sesame Street with my best friend's one year-old daughter. Turns out, brilliant television programs cater to children, parents AND mathematics enthusiasts. See video and lyrics below and don't be shy to sing along!
This shape was brilliant.
This shape was brilliant.
This shape was pure.
I saw three angles,
of that I'm sure.
And I saw three pointed corners,
And then I saw three straight sides.
The top was very narrow and
The base was oh so wide.
A triangle.
My triangle.
Oh triangle, it's true.
I saw your shape in a crowded place.
Now I don't know what to do,
'cause you're gone and I'm so blue.
I searched low and high
Over earth and sky
But I can't find your triangle.
Tell me why.
And I miss your base,
And I miss your height,
And my dreams are triangular
Every night.
My triangle.
My triangle.
So beautiful, it's true.
It must be those angles
Put a smile on your face
Not to mention the hypotonuse.
But I need to know the truth.
Oh triangle, where are you?
This shape was brilliant.
This shape was brilliant.
This shape was pure.
I saw three angles,
of that I'm sure.
And I saw three pointed corners,
And then I saw three straight sides.
The top was very narrow and
The base was oh so wide.
A triangle.
My triangle.
Oh triangle, it's true.
I saw your shape in a crowded place.
Now I don't know what to do,
'cause you're gone and I'm so blue.
I searched low and high
Over earth and sky
But I can't find your triangle.
Tell me why.
And I miss your base,
And I miss your height,
And my dreams are triangular
Every night.
My triangle.
My triangle.
So beautiful, it's true.
It must be those angles
Put a smile on your face
Not to mention the hypotonuse.
But I need to know the truth.
Oh triangle, where are you?