Comments on: Computer languages and facial hair

Computer languages and facial hair

finite — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:49:33 -0800

Computer languages and facial hair

By: GuyZero

GuyZero — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:09:03 -0800

I found a fascinating article on HTTP 403: You are not authorized to view this page and facial hair.

By: 40 Watt

40 Watt — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:10:39 -0800

KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-RUNCH!!!!

By: Skorgu

Skorgu — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:13:59 -0800

This is part two, the first part might be helpful for context.

By: Wolfdog

Wolfdog — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:14:10 -0800

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.

By: drezdn

drezdn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:15:00 -0800

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.

By: GuyZero

GuyZero — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:23:58 -0800

Having read the original linked by Skorgu, all I can say is that this is very true.

By: drezdn

drezdn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:24:46 -0800

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.

By: 40 Watt

40 Watt — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:25:18 -0800

Sorry about the onomatopoeia upthread. I was aiming that for a different window...

By: bonecrusher

bonecrusher — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:29:20 -0800

I say we take up a collection to send razors and shaving cream to Stroustrop.

By: Sys Rq

Sys Rq — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:44:33 -0800

I founded article good for of read. But I am now wonder how writers teacher in English have or no beard.

By: DU

DU — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:45:06 -0800

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?

By: Viomeda

Viomeda — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:45:59 -0800

Not a language-writer, but he forgot him. Probably the best beard of them all.

By: Wolfdog

Wolfdog — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:48:37 -0800

Are there any languages created by women? The answer's in the link, say Grace.

By: xod

xod — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:49:37 -0800

By: damn dirty ape

damn dirty ape — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:30:53 -0800

Also, the programmer dress code. I think Stallman is high in that photo.

By: CautionToTheWind

CautionToTheWind — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:46:00 -0800

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.

By: hellojed

hellojed — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:07:49 -0800

This explains why I start projects but never finish them. My facial hair can never go beyond the "peach fuzz" phase.

By: ninjew

ninjew — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:43:03 -0800

I think there's one language the article's author might not have the full grasp of.

By: sleslie

sleslie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:19:10 -0800

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.