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Linux Kernel Code Humor

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the this-source-rated-t-for-teen dept.

An anonymous reader writes "This article points to some pretty funny comments and code in the Linux kernel. From colorful metaphors, to burning printers, to happy meals... A recursive search through the entire code base reveals some interesting language. Is all code like this?"

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  1. Is all code like this? by flikx · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Only unprofessional code, such as the linux kernel. This sort of thing would get a developer fired in any other situation.

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  2. Re:Cool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Does naming a temporary boolean variable SchroedingersCat constitute humor?

    It doesn't.

    If so then, yes, programmers do have humor. (At least this one does...)

    You don't.