March 14 (3/14) is National Pi Day! You know, Pi – 3.14159265359…..

Just what is “pi”? According to the internet:

Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter of the same circle. Circumference is the perimeter of a circle, and diameter is the measure from one side of the circle to the opposite side. This ratio is constant; however large or small the circle, pi remains fixed.

That is all just a little too deep for me. Math was never my best subject. However, if you want to talk about PIE, I’m all in!

Many pies are made to be enjoyed as a dessert. There are other pies that are guarenteed to bring laughter. Let me explain.While a good slice of pie is delicious, it is also one of the great comedic elements of our time. Think about it, a pie in the face is always funny! A pie in the face is a staple in slapstick comedies and comedy in general. Many comedians knew this and there are plenty of examples.

The great Buster Keaton knew it …

Laurel and Hardy knew it …

The legendary Charlie Chaplin knew it…

It goes without saying that The Three Stooges knew it…

Bugs Bunny knew it

Pies were funny on classic TV shows, too! It is estimated that Soupy Sales was hit with 20,000 pies on his show.

Pies showed up for laughs on I Love Lucy…

Bewitched…

…and even Gilligan’s Island!

Pies were comedy props in movies, too. For example, The Perils of Pauline…

… in the ridiculous finale of Blazing Saddles…

…and who can forget the amazing pie scene from The Great Race?

Here’s a great shot of director Blake Edwards actually throwing a pie at star Natalie Wood. Looks like he hit a bullseye

I think it would be fun to get hit in the face with a pie. Thanks to AI, I can get hit by one of the masters…

Soupy and pies will forever be connected. He even recorded the song “Pie In The Face.”

I give you permission to grab yourself a slice of your choice. Remember to enjoy a good laugh too!