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

Computer language design is just like a stroll in the park. Jurassic Park, that is.

When's the last time you used duct tape on a duct?

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

And don't tell me there isn't one bit of difference between null and space, because that's exactly how much difference there is.

Human languages tend to be much more ambiguous than computer languages because humans are much smarter about interpreting the context.

I was raised a musician and I played classic music, violin, in orchestras and music comedy theaters, I have music running around in my head all the time, and if I hear music that's too interesting, I have to pay attention to it.