Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Now for Something Completely Different


When are you too old to throw a temper-tantrum? I am sitting in a PERL scripting class at a local college. Our teacher is very mellow and good humored. He was helping a student work on a script that wasn't working. The student claimed that the script was copied right out of the book. When the teacher pointed out that there were some differences in the script from the book, she stormed out of the class. He was not being condescending, nor mean, nor harsh. She just through up her hands like she didn't care and left.

After the student left the teacher said, "Now for something completely different." a la Monty Python.

She has since returned to her seat and is holding back tears.

First off, there is no crying in programming. It is just code. If you don't get it, don't do it. Go work with your Colorforms or My Little Ponies. Second off, she is at least 19 if not older. What does she expect to get out of her little fit? A shiny new corvette from her daddy...doubtful.

Grow up.

End Rant,
Nick

Thursday, January 4, 2007

Meijer or Meijer's

I am curious. If you shop for groceries in the Midwest Area (possibly elsewhere), you have heard of a store called Meijer. How are you supposed to pronounce it? When you go to the store, you would go to Meijer. or Meijer's. Which one is correct?

The store was founded by Fred Meijer. Therefore you could say that you are going to the store that is possessed by Fred (i.e. Meijer's). However, the sign doesn't have an "s" on the end.

Some people just might not have thought about it. They just say Meijers because it has infiltrated their psyche. Is that a bad thing? Not really. Does it bug me? A little.

I know at least three people that have worked at the store and they say both. Interesting concept to ponder.

End Rant,
Nick