It should be noted that no ethically-trained software engineer would ever consent to write a DestroyBaghdad procedure. Basic professional ethics would instead require him to write a DestroyCity procedure, to which Baghdad could be given as a parameter.

My other favorite:

Should array indices start at 0 or 1? My compromise of 0.5 was rejected without, I thought, proper consideration.

These are from a collection of funny Quotes about Computer Languages.

Were you expecting something else?

Way better than the alternatives which, in my experience, have tended to include variations on the “big fat loser” theme.

I used to cut myself, but now that I’m on Marzipan* I can direct my anger where it belongs… at others.

* ask your doctor!