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C-ling on to Obsolete: A Saga of Zombie Dinosaurs and Their Beloved Code

We live in a world of technology where competition consistently feeds innovation, yet for reasons unbeknownst to man (and woman), the C Programming Language still shambles amongst us, like a dinosaur fueled by the lifeblood of legacy code. Its unsightly gyration, paired with the quite frankly bizarre mentality in majority of C programmers, basically grants our dino-zombie a free run around the digital park. Much to the chagrin of us sane, probably not covered in scale dust programmers.

A cartoon dinosaur with code floating around

Ever wondered what's worse than having a zombified dinosaur of a programming language thriving in broad daylight? Heaving a C programmer around who thrives on showcasing bizarre and 'clever' use of code. Unlike the thriving memes in the digital vernacular, this doesn't induce giggles.

These C programmers, hailing from the era of dial-up connections and floppy disks, are relentless in their efforts to reinvent the wheel, or something vaguely roundish, for problems that the modern world has already left behind in the barn with the horse and cart. It's like serving up rice crackers at a Michelin star restaurant, but hey, 'the more twisted the solution, the better', right?

A programmer seated in front of a mess of wires and monitors

So, in conclusion, the unfortunate coupling of the zombie dinosaur (also known as C programming language) and its creator, the C programmer, has resulted in a bubbling concoction of musty old code and an equally musty mindset stuck in a time loop. It's a never-ending saga replete with questionable choices and a hefty dose of nostalgia. Or should we say... 'C-stalgia?'

But don't despair, sane souls! With continuously evolving technology and a generation of innovators, the days of the zombie dinosaur might be numbered. Remember, even dinosaurs had to make way for the new. So, to wrap this up, ditch the 'C-stalgia', embrace the new and let sanity prevail! (And if you ever have to deal with a C programmer, don't forget to speak slowly and use small words... just in case).

A bottle labelled 'C-stalgia'