Whenever someone says that technology X is faster than technology Y, my standard response is always "Your momma is faster than technology Y." I say this not only because my Meyers-Briggs type is JERK, but also because I'm annoyed by worthless comparisons...

There are (number? 2) types of programmers in the world, those who understand the lambda calculus and those who do not. It is widely believed that the former are superior to the latter. Since success in your career depends on being viewed as superior...