A slang term to describe Microsoft's true/false/error scheme used in many places in the Win32 API. It's used to describe when something has 3 states, as compared to Boolean, which has two states (usually true or false).
The GetMessage API is an interesting example of the bizarre Microsoft Troolean (as opposed to traditional, Boolean) logic. GetMessage is defined to return a BOOL, but the documentation specifies three types of returns, non-zero, zero and -1. I am not making it up! Here's an excerpt from the help file:
* If the function retrieves a message other than WM_QUIT, the return value is nonzero.
* If the function retrieves the WM_QUIT message, the return value is zero.
* If there is an error, the return value is -1.
Excerpt from Reliable Software, LLC
* If the function retrieves a message other than WM_QUIT, the return value is nonzero.
* If the function retrieves the WM_QUIT message, the return value is zero.
* If there is an error, the return value is -1.
Excerpt from Reliable Software, LLC
by ShinSan August 20, 2010
Get the troolean mug.A troll like humanoid with no concern for personal health, image, or hygene. These creatures can often be found at lunch buffets, "all you can eat" dining establishments, or fast food restaurants. They are pack oriented for safety reasons, although contention within the pack can often be found over "the last chicken wing".
During these times you may want to cover your ears, as the troglosaur roar is piercing. Fights are typically brief whether during feeding times or even when confronted by their bipedal slimmer counterparts, as lung capacity is small and blood flow is difficult due to gravy consistency.
Mating is unfortunately more prevalent than expected, although various mechanical hoists and lifts are often needed. Troglosaurs pose little threat to society (other than being inflationary) due to the slow movement, but if approached, confrontation can be avoided by pointing in a random direction, then shouting "lunch buffet" and walking away. Treadmills, vegetables, and small portions are mortal enemies.
The troglosaur can also be found with their smoking cousins, often in liberal establishments, such as the welfare office. (Trog-LO-sawr)
During these times you may want to cover your ears, as the troglosaur roar is piercing. Fights are typically brief whether during feeding times or even when confronted by their bipedal slimmer counterparts, as lung capacity is small and blood flow is difficult due to gravy consistency.
Mating is unfortunately more prevalent than expected, although various mechanical hoists and lifts are often needed. Troglosaurs pose little threat to society (other than being inflationary) due to the slow movement, but if approached, confrontation can be avoided by pointing in a random direction, then shouting "lunch buffet" and walking away. Treadmills, vegetables, and small portions are mortal enemies.
The troglosaur can also be found with their smoking cousins, often in liberal establishments, such as the welfare office. (Trog-LO-sawr)
Dude, that girl you went home with last night was a total Troglosaur. Seriously, how did you survive? Examples: Homer Simpson, Roseanne, Anyone over 4XL, etc.
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One who takes excessive joy in watching any of the offerings of ESPN. These people would prefer watching mindless repetitive droning about irrelevant sports nonsense over more interesting channels such as The Science Channel, The History Channel, or any other cable channel providing any information that may be useful in any way.
I went to the gym today and all 10 TVs were on ESPN. God I wish those sports troglodytes would at least sacrifice one of their precious TVs so we could at least watch something blow up on the history channel?
by uuth September 30, 2010
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You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
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Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
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We've known each other for so long
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We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
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Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
(Ooh) Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
(Ooh) Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around
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