The branch of knowledge that studies abstract structures and symbolic systems, unconcerned with whether they correspond to anything in the real world. Mathematics, logic, and theoretical computer science live here, in a pristine realm where 2+2 always equals 4 and arguments are either valid or invalid, not just "like, your opinion, man." Formal sciences are beautiful, consistent, and utterly indifferent to the messy reality of human existence, which is why mathematicians are so calm and everyone else is so confused.
Example: "He loved the formal sciences because in mathematics, unlike in relationships, things either worked or they didn't, and when they didn't, you could prove why. His girlfriend pointed out that this attitude might be why he had so much time for mathematics."
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"You say you both love me and don't love me simultaneously, and that this is somehow a valid emotional state? I don't care what your therapist says—the Formal Laws of Logic demand you pick a lane, or this conversation is over."
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An official way of asking someone to be your girlfriend, oftentimes seen as silly by parents. It can be an awkward conversation between a dude's girlfriend and his father when asking her about the "Formal Declaration"
"Back in my day, we didn’t need any of these formal declarations to ask someone out. Now they show up with a physical calendar, scheduling the date and pre-marking anniversaries like it’s a business contract!"
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Get the drunk formal mug.Dressing in an extremely casual manner, especially when the situation calls for you to dress nicely.
"I see that you've opted to wear a t-shirt to this job interview. Did our human resources director tell you to dress Alabama formal?"
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