Computer languages and facial hair

April 30, 2008 1:49 PM

Computer languages and facial hair
posted by finite (19 comments total)

I found a fascinating article on HTTP 403: You are not authorized to view this page and facial hair.
posted by GuyZero at 2:09 PM on April 30

KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-RUNCH!!!!
posted by 40 Watt at 2:10 PM on April 30

This is part two, the first part might be helpful for context.
posted by Skorgu at 2:13 PM on April 30

Perl is the one more language widespread almost as the BASIC and having almost same bad glory. It has written Larri Wall. Look what moustaches he has.

That's very hard to argue with.
posted by Wolfdog at 2:14 PM on April 30 [4 favorites]

It's weird, I shaved on Saturday and my coding has went down to nil. On the other hand, luck with the ladies (LWTL) has increased.
posted by drezdn at 2:15 PM on April 30

Having read the original linked by Skorgu, all I can say is that this is very true.
posted by GuyZero at 2:23 PM on April 30

As far as facial hair and programming, I believe Neil Stephenson suggested programmers did it as a way of distancing themselves from the world.

On the other hand, I've seen a recent article that hints that facial hair increases during times of economic stress, with the theory that a mustache conceals a trembling lip and helps hide signs of fear. It would explain facial hair among cops, the military, and elite closers in baseball.

Doesn't really explain facial hair in programming though.
posted by drezdn at 2:24 PM on April 30

Sorry about the onomatopoeia upthread. I was aiming that for a different window...
posted by 40 Watt at 2:25 PM on April 30

I say we take up a collection to send razors and shaving cream to Stroustrop.
posted by bonecrusher at 2:29 PM on April 30 [1 favorite]

I founded article good for of read. But I am now wonder how writers teacher in English have or no beard.
posted by Sys Rq at 2:44 PM on April 30

programmers did it

I think we first need to establish the programmers do it. This has selection bias all over it.

And that makes me wonder: Are there any languages created by women?
posted by DU at 2:45 PM on April 30

Not a language-writer, but he forgot him.

Probably the best beard of them all.
posted by Viomeda at 2:45 PM on April 30

Are there any languages created by women?
The answer's in the link, say Grace.
posted by Wolfdog at 2:48 PM on April 30

More on language and hair.
posted by xod at 2:49 PM on April 30

Also, the programmer dress code. I think Stallman is high in that photo.
posted by damn dirty ape at 4:30 PM on April 30

On the other hand, I've seen a recent article that hints that facial hair increases during times of economic stress, with the theory that a mustache conceals a trembling lip and helps hide signs of fear. It would explain facial hair among cops, the military, and elite closers in baseball.

Doesn't really explain facial hair in programming though.

Perl.
posted by CautionToTheWind at 5:46 PM on April 30 [1 favorite]

This explains why I start projects but never finish them. My facial hair can never go beyond the "peach fuzz" phase.
posted by hellojed at 9:07 PM on April 30

I think there's one language the article's author might not have the full grasp of.
posted by ninjew at 10:43 PM on April 30

I'm looking into the D programming language lately, and... oh crap. Walter Bright looks like a wrinkled 12 year old. The only thing that is missing is a Seattle Mariner's baseball cap.
posted by sleslie at 11:19 PM on April 30