A modest proposal

[Ivan Van Laningham]

Hi All--

Martijn Faassen wrote:
> 
[snip]
> > Therefore, I plan to redesign
> > Python so that you will all have to read and write Mayan glyphs in order
> > to write any programs.
> 
> Sounds great! Should it be part of Numpy or the core language?
> This is a math related extension, right?
> 

No, no, it *is* the core language.  No more def.  Instead, you will have
to use the glyph for God K.  You will have to write your variable names
in the Mayan syllabary.  All numbers will be modified base 20 by default
(if you prefix a number with the "elephant" glyph, however, you will be
able to use Roman numbers).  No more reserved words, only reserved
glyphs.

Instead of colons at the end of lines, you will have to use the
"spectacle" glyph (properly oriented, of course).

> Though-dutch-glyphs-would've-been-better-ly yours,
> 

Possibly, but you said that you were leaving the redesign of Python to
those who weren't attending IPC8.  You'll have to wait till next year
for your opportunity to apply a little Dutch Cleanser to Python'-)

<asta-la-vista-bebe>-ly y'rs,
Ivan
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