Fubini Theorem and non continuous functions

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We can find in any calculus textbook the following version of Fubini Theorem:

Thm. If $f:[a,b]\times [c,d]\to \mathbb{R}$ is a continuous function then we have that $f$ is Riemann integrable and $$ \iint f \,dA=\int_a^b\int_c^df(x,y)\,dy\,dx=\int_c^d\int_a^bf(x,y)\,dx\,dy. $$

My question: Is there any reasonable intuitive armument in oder to convince one that if $f$ is not a continuous function then Fubini theorem can fail?

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Under certain general conditions Fubini's theorem is true for something called measurable functions (I don't know if you know this theory, possibly yes).

Look at wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fubini%27s_theorem

This theorem holds without continuity.