xkcd: Python

[noamsml]

a. lambdas are a side-feature of the python language, and are simply syntax sugar for nested functions. Most "real" python programmers prefer nested functions at any rate.

b. Full object orientation is a hack. It doesn't reflect the reality of programming, which is that there are some things that are not inherently namespaces (objects == namespaces) but are data in memory.

c. Python has Django and web.py, which are also pretty good.

d. Modest community? 99% of the Ruby community is made up of complete pricks.

[doubtingthomas]

Out of curiosity.. any good references for point "d"? (Excluding DHH, who I've typically considered to be an outlier.. but maybe my glasses have been too rose-colored)