> Before we go on, why would I even begin to bother pointing out that a pound sign is called an octothorpe? The answer is simple: I think the word octothorpe is so excellently funny, I have to gratuitously spread its name around whenever I get the opportunity. Octothorpe. Octothorpe, octothorpe, octothorpe.
I can't find it right now but somewhere in the guide in a different chapter, he randomly inserts "Octothorpe"... good comedy. I think this kind of writing is exceedingly rare and immensely enjoyable.
> Before we go on, why would I even begin to bother pointing out that a pound sign is called an octothorpe? The answer is simple: I think the word octothorpe is so excellently funny, I have to gratuitously spread its name around whenever I get the opportunity. Octothorpe. Octothorpe, octothorpe, octothorpe.
I can't find it right now but somewhere in the guide in a different chapter, he randomly inserts "Octothorpe"... good comedy. I think this kind of writing is exceedingly rare and immensely enjoyable.