Square

A square is a shape with four equal sides and four right angles. It has never been wrong, which makes it unpopular at parties. Unlike a circle, it has corners, and is proud of them.^[1]

Sides

A square with sides of unequal length is a rectangle, which is a square that has made some choices. Squares do not talk about rectangles.

Being square

Calling a person “square” means they are dull and conventional. Squares consider this a compliment, and have had it framed, in a square frame.^[2]

See also

• Circle – went round its corners
• Triangle – one side short
• Window – often square
• Cube – a square that went three-dimensional
• Rhombus – a square that has been leaned on

References

1. Euclid (attributed). Mostly Shapes.
2. Corner, C. (1983). “Four of Them, Exactly”.