It may only be me, but I don't like scribd for some reason. Anyway, if you are like me and want the PDF link (and are too lazy to "Copy Link Location") here it is:
How could you not know? The number of jokes packed away in TAOCP (especially in the index) is significant, and he humor shines through in his video lectures.
In fact, his first publication was in Mad Magazine.
I started on TAOCP (vol 1) many years ago but gave it up halfway through because it was too complex. I didn't remember anything humourous in it but because of your comment, I went back to check.
I had a good chuckle at the index flowchart - maybe I'll give TAOCP another shot - thanks.
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Knuth has a sense of humor - who knew?!
In fact, his first publication was in Mad Magazine.
I had a good chuckle at the index flowchart - maybe I'll give TAOCP another shot - thanks.