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A comment on Of Lisp Macros and Washing Machines (2011).

Re:Of Lisp Macros and Washing Machines (2011) by aartur on Saturday March 30, 2013 @08:08AM (#5465171)
No, functions do the washing. Macros where used in the factory by a designer only.
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Re:Of Lisp Macros and Washing Machines (2011) by cmpitg on Saturday March 30, 2013 @10:59AM (#5465571)
Not really. Macro makes your washing machine a "generic" one, where you could wash your clothes and your cups (even at the same time) :-).
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