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If programming languages were weapons. Old but gold. (feddit.it)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Source: so old it's lost

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

The M1 Garand is known for having a problem during reloading where you have to stick your thumb in a slot that's about to shut very hard. There are techniques to avoid getting pinched, but "Garand thumb" is a well-known phrase among vintage rifle enthusiasts.

This fits C very well.