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
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