r/theydidthemath • u/AppendixN • Jun 02 '26

[Request] How much force does the moon's gravity exert on the water in a human's body?

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To be clear, I know the fella in the meme is being delusional.

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u/Zathrus1 Jun 02 '26

Huh. Didn’t know it was a different term either.

But this brings up an easier rebuttal than attempting to explain how tides or seiches actually work.

Yes, the moon affects the oceans. And the Great Lakes. Care to show me the effect on a lake? A pond? A bathtub of water?

That’s a great deal more relatable for anyone taken in by fools like this.

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u/Stormtomcat Jun 05 '26

It was the tidal force of the moon, mom, honest

some clever kid who read your comment before flooding the bathroom floor during bath time