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from: Barb Jernigan
date: 2003-06-19 16:36:56
subject: Re: what`s a programmer

On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 14:49:44 -0600 "Kestrel"
 writes:
> according to Fred:
> 
> Programmer:  A carbon-based device for converting caffeine into 
> computer
> code
> 
> :)
> 
a search on "convert" gets:

Software: A series of instructions for converting informational input
into an emotional outburst.
                                -- Computing: A Hacker's Dictionary
                                        Henry Beard & Roy McKie


and then...

There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal,
particularly in women.  Chief  among these is the Mercedes Benz 500SL
convertible. --A Mercedes salesman 

but, nope didn't have that one -- at least not in that so many words.


I do, of course, NOW.... 

cut&paste; tygress


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