Programming Memes for Coding Geeks (September 8, 2024)

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Sep 8, 2024 9:00 AM EDT

There is no arguing that the world would be a drastically different place if we had never invented computers. It also follows that the world would not be the same if we did not have all these programmers. What would they do if not spending a significant amount of time staring at screens and willing their code to work properly this time? More importantly, how would they define themselves if not through the frustrated humor and in-jokes that come from programming memes? One of the many benefits of learning to code is that once you get far enough, you can be initiated into the exclusive world of funniness that is all about trying to wrangle computers to work how you want them to, on a level deeper than just calling tech support (heck, half the time you are the tech support). There is more of the usual programming humor below.