In the programming language HTML the sign < means begin and </ means end. So geeks and computer enthusiasts who are pacifists may use the word </war> in stead of writing out end war.

Jon - "Did you see the guy over there?"

Rick - "No why?"

Jon - "He had a shirt that said end war in HTML. (</war>)"

Rick - "Oh yeah I know him he works for microsoft."

by Alfman123 January 19, 2010