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bug#61325: 30.0.50; Jokes in GNUS manual
From: |
Drew Adams |
Subject: |
bug#61325: 30.0.50; Jokes in GNUS manual |
Date: |
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:01:39 +0000 |
> >> I suggest this alternative and much more minimal patch, which only
> >> removes the most unnecessary references to "sex" (replacing it with
> >> "meme",
> >
> > Let's not forget to sanitize "sexp" to "memep". ;-)
^^^
> This is a different case.
> "sexp" is an abbreviation often used in the code. It is also defined in
> "10.1 Introduction to Evaluation" of Elisp manual, although not commonly
> used in the manual itself (as footnote explains).
>
> Technical terms are necessary for understanding. They are also
> well-defined in ways clearly unrelated to "sex" in your example.
>
> In contrast, the topic of sex in the discussed jokes is intentional and
> refers to the concept of sex.
It was meant as a joke.
Which I guess supports the point that jokes
aren't always seen or understood as such.
And they aren't always appreciated as jokes,
even if understood as such. Humor has a
personal aspect.
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