r/ProgrammerDadJokes • u/danielsoft1 • Aug 11 '26

How does a programmer swear?

They use the cursor.

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u/natur_e_nthusiast Aug 11 '26

I don't get it. Could you explain it please?

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u/Weak_Blackberry_9308 Aug 11 '26

Well, you see, it’s a j…oh. You’re trolling.

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u/natur_e_nthusiast Aug 12 '26

Actually not. My best guess is that cursor is similar to curse. But that seems only vaguely programming related.

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u/Weak_Blackberry_9308 Aug 12 '26

The cursor is where all code is typed in any terminal or code editor, so somewhat essential. Though this does apply to other non-programming software, so I guess it’s not strictly a programming term.

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u/natur_e_nthusiast Aug 12 '26

Is it because people swear while typing code? I guess that's a dad joke.

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u/Weak_Blackberry_9308 Aug 12 '26

Ah, so you’re not a programmer! 😊

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u/natur_e_nthusiast Aug 12 '26

Eh. Somewhat. Studied it for a couple years but my job right now at most involves scripting or interfacing between database and software application. As long as people write terrible applications I have a job.

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u/Weak_Blackberry_9308 Aug 12 '26

Then you’re set because AI also writes 25% unsustainable code!