Let's say the docs present a simplified view of reality.

As pointed out in a followup, Real Perl Programmers prefer things to be visually distinct.

Now, I'm not the only language designer with irrationalities. You can think of some languages to go with some of these things.

I note that the Python folks still think they like JPython. I wonder how long that will last?

I take time to watch anime. I don't know whether I'm allowed to, but I do it anyway.

The computer should be doing the hard work. That's what it's paid to do, after all.

A Perl program is correct if it gets the job done before your boss fires you.