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Note that the problem of words being misunderstood when lacking context is not limited to computers. My father - a chemistry professor - was at a conference a
by cperciva 10y ago
Note that the problem of words being misunderstood when lacking context is not limited to computers. My father - a chemistry professor - was at a conference a few years ago about Free Radicals when he was approached by a member of the public who wanted to know if he could participate...
- InitialLastName 10y agoMaybe he thought it was a Flaming Lips show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwlC0QWxj88 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwlC0QWxj88
- jpindar 10y agoNot quite as funny, but I used to work for a company that had the word microwave in its name - we made radar components and such. We once were approached by someone who wanted us to repair their microwave oven. Our building had no obvious sign and didn't look like an appliance repair shop, so I don't know how they found us.