Hitler reacts to functional programming

Rymdkraftverk · 275.5K views · 2019-04-27 · 4:00

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Overview

A Downfall-style parody in which Hitler rages about functional programming concepts such as monads and Haskell. It runs about four minutes.

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Shared purely for laughs in functional programming and Haskell threads, as a well-loved programmer meme.

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Topics

Satire & parody Functional programming

What people said

TypingOutBugs · 2025-01 · Joke / meme
Anytime I see Monads or Monoids in the title I am obligated to share one of the greatest YouTube videos of all time :) [VIDEO]
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lopatin · 2022-07 · Joke / meme
They come up because people who don't understand them think they are important and people who do understand them want other people to know. Also, speaking of memes: [VIDEO]
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pregnenolone · 2022-06 · Joke / meme
I don't know why but the first thing that came into my mind was this video. Btw I love Haskell. [VIDEO]
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