The theory that computer programmers obtain quasi-magical, superhuman coding ability when they have a blood alcohol concentration percentage between 0.129% and 0.138%. The discovery of this effect is attributed to Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft - who probably "discovered" it by simply monitoring his own perpetually inebriated nervous system, and deducing that programming ability "peaks" after a few drinks and then dips dramatically after full-blown drunkenness ensues.
If you can convince your boss that this is all based on legitimate science, and that the effect is real (i.e. your drunkeness = better code = more money for the company), then you will have achieved perfection in this world. There will be no reason to ever come back sober from lunch again.
Also known as "The Ballmer Curve" and "The Ballmer Effect" this state has been observed by people who play darts... and musicians. Although, to be fair, musicians only notice the effect briefly (and totally by accident) as they transition from complete sobriety to absolute drunkeness - without ever even trying to moderate their alcohol intake in order to stay at the peak.
If you can convince your boss that this is all based on legitimate science, and that the effect is real (i.e. your drunkeness = better code = more money for the company), then you will have achieved perfection in this world. There will be no reason to ever come back sober from lunch again.
Also known as "The Ballmer Curve" and "The Ballmer Effect" this state has been observed by people who play darts... and musicians. Although, to be fair, musicians only notice the effect briefly (and totally by accident) as they transition from complete sobriety to absolute drunkeness - without ever even trying to moderate their alcohol intake in order to stay at the peak.
I had three more Long Island Teas after I had already hit the Ballmer Peak, so now none of my fucking code will compile.
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Slang term for "Cuban Rafters" or Cuban refugees utilizing a raft to reach the coasts of the United States to escape former Dictator Fidel Castro's brother Raul Castro's dictatorship.
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Get the Butter-Baller mug.Verb (Word originally german). Ballern can describe any activity which is undertaken with very high engagement, usually
1. work or
2. play
3. intoxication
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2. play
3. intoxication
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1. Damn, i didn't study at all for my exam tomorrow, I will have to baller the whole content of the course tonight!
2. It's saturday night, lets go ballern!
3. Damn, I had to much Vodka, I am totally verballert!
2. It's saturday night, lets go ballern!
3. Damn, I had to much Vodka, I am totally verballert!
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One who also thinks they are a big shot when they clearly are not, trying to freeload on nights out off of other people.
One who also thinks they are a big shot when they clearly are not, trying to freeload on nights out off of other people.
"Arrrrrgh maaaate i'm broke as a joke!" (but still wearing All Saints trousers) - That is a fake baller!
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