I’ve always thought this method was hilarious, but it’s a very specific type of work that requires it. There’s not much automation to be done since it’s different every time. I also had a previous job where some days you’d have to count product in boxes all day long, and hand write the numbers (this was about 3 years ago).

What outdated things at your work do you find amusing?

  • @[email protected]
    8•1 month ago

    Mod_perl. Now there is a name I haven’t heard in a long time. My paralysis demon appreciates your triggering my PTSD.

    • @[email protected]MEnglish
      2•1 month ago

      Well, with such a good start I might as well feed your paralysis demon with…

      1. The Inuit kiss operator:
      perl -lne '}{ print $.' file
      1. The goatse operator:
      my $count =()= $str =~ /\d/g;