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		michalc on Jan 20, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Anyone know any funny programming jokes? My favourite: "What do we want?" "Now!" "When do we want it?" "Fewer race conditions!"

dang on Jan 21, 2021 | [–]

Besides being a great joke, it explains the concept perfectly.

quickthrower2 on Jan 21, 2021 | | [–]

For time travelling race conditions yes!

swills on Jan 21, 2021 | | [–]

What do we want?

Time Travel!

When do we want it?

Doesn't matter!

sudeepj on Jan 21, 2021 | [–]

This actually is very clever!

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