This is the wittiest, nerdiest,

Cory Doctorow 4:41 pm Thu Nov 1, 2001

This is the wittiest, nerdiest, most literary geek project I've ever seen! The Shakespeare Programming Language is an actual programming language whose syntax is based on Shakesperean drama. Variable declarations take place in a section of the code called Dramatis Personae (and only Shakespearean chararacter names can be used for variable names, natch). Variable are loaded into memory with the Enter command, and unloaded with Exit. This is valid SPL syntax:

[Enter Hamlet and Romeo]

Hamlet:
You lying stupid fatherless big smelly half-witted coward! You are as stupid as the difference between a handsome rich brave hero and thyself! Speak your mind!

You are as brave as the sum of your fat little stuffed misused dusty old rotten codpiece and a beautiful fair warm peaceful sunny summer's day. You are as healthy as the difference between the sum of the sweetest reddest rose and my father and yourself! Speak your mind!

You are as cowardly as the sum of yourself and the difference between a big mighty proud kingdom and a horse. Speak your mind.

Speak your mind!

[Exit Romeo]

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