That FAQ is brilliant! There's something deeply satisfying about implementing modern computing concepts through ancient geometric constructions. The absurdity of a Game Boy ALU using compass and straightedge feels like the perfect intersection of mathematical elegance and programming whimsy.
The "I wanted to feel something" line really captures the essence of why we build these delightfully impractical things.
The "I wanted to feel something" line really captures the essence of why we build these delightfully impractical things.