Ep 14. Singing Math Teacher

In Tosh.0 season 9 episode 14, titled “Singing Math Teacher,” host Daniel Tosh continues to use his biting humor to rip apart the internet’s most ridiculous and embarrassing videos. This time, he takes aim at the viral sensation known as the “Singing Math Teacher,” a middle-aged man who teaches math through song.

The episode starts off with Tosh introducing the Singing Math Teacher and his catchy tunes, which involve math equations and concepts set to popular pop and hip-hop melodies. Tosh pokes fun at the Singing Math Teacher’s extravagant outfits and silly dance moves, but also acknowledges that his teaching methods have become an unexpected hit among middle school students across the country.

Tosh then shows a series of clips and remixes of the Singing Math Teacher’s performances, including one where he sings about fractions to the tune of “Despacito” and another where he explains how to do long division to the tune of “Uptown Funk.” The audience can be heard laughing and clapping along as the Singing Math Teacher bounces around the screen.

However, Tosh quickly shifts gears and starts to criticize the Singing Math Teacher for not appropriately preparing his students for higher-level math. He argues that while singing is a fun way to learn basic math concepts, it does not suffice for higher-level critical thinking and analytical skills needed in high school and beyond.

Tosh brings a series of experts to the show to discuss the effectiveness of using music in education. He also compares the Singing Math Teacher to other contemporary math teachers who use less catchy but more traditional teaching methods. The experts provide their own opinions on the Singing Math Teacher’s effectiveness as an educator.

As the episode continues, Tosh delves into other bizarre internet videos, including a clip of a man swimming in a pool of Nutella and another of a toddler train enthusiast going berserk over a model train set. He wraps up the show by showing the audience a viral video of a group of seniors doing a synchronized dance routine to a Katy Perry song at their high school graduation ceremony.

Overall, Tosh.0 season 9 episode 14, “Singing Math Teacher,” is a hilarious and insightful critique of how technology and the internet have transformed the way we learn. Tosh’s jokes are sharp but never malicious, and his interviews with experts add an extra layer of depth to the episode’s central theme. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.