Posted By: JiMo (I'm flyiiiiiiing!!!!!!!!!) on 'Humor' Title: Programming and sex Date: Sun Feb 24 19:52:08 2008 The programming is like sex, because: * One mistake and you have to support it for the rest of your life. * Once you get started, you'll only stop because you're exhausted. * It often takes another experienced person to really appreciate what you're doing. * Conversely, there's some odd people who pride themselves on their lack of experience. * You can do it for money or for fun. * If you spend more time doing it than watching TV, people think you're some kind of freak. * It's not really an appropriate topic for dinner conversation. * There's not enough taught about it in public school. * It doesn't make any sense at all if you try to explain it in strictly clinical terms. * Some people are just naturally good. * But some people will never realize how bad they are, and you're wasting your time trying to tell them. * There are a few weirdos with bizarre practices nobody really is comfortable with. * One little thing going wrong can ruin everything. * It's a great way to spend a lunch break. * Everyone acts like they're the first person to come up with a new technique. * Everyone who's done it pokes fun at those who haven't. * Beginners do a lot of clumsy fumbling about. * You'll miss it if it's been a while. * There's always someone willing to write about the only right way to do things. * It doesn't go so well when you're drunk, but you're more likely to do it. * Sometimes it's fun to use expensive toys. * Other people just get in the way. JiMo:) CONNECT 300^M .....OP^aFD)*HR!hT%UJ0~~!aS&RT&*WQ$*brI&FG^NO CARRIER