tough-to-explain Python

[Scott David Daniels]

Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:28:29 -0700, Scott David Daniels wrote:
>> Steven D'Aprano wrote:
>>> Even *soup stock* fits the same profile as what Hendrik claims is
>>> almost unique to programming. On its own, soup stock is totally
>>> useless. But you make it, now, so you can you feed it into something
>>> else later on.
>>> Or instant coffee.
>> I think I'll avoid coming to your house for a cup of coffee. :-)
> I meant the instant coffee powder is prepared in advance. It's useless on 
> it's own, but later on you feed it into boiling water, add sugar and 
> milk, and it's slightly less useless.

I know, but the image of even a _great_ soup stock with instant
coffee poured in, both appalled me and made me giggle.  So, I
thought I'd share.

--Scott David Daniels
Scott.Daniels at Acm.Org