computer confetti

jargon (Or "chad") A common term for punched-card

chad, which, however, does not make good confetti, as the

pieces are stiff and have sharp corners that could injure the

eyes.

GLS reports that he once attended a wedding at MIT during

which he and a few other guests enthusiastically threw chad

instead of rice. The groom later grumbled that he and his

bride had spent most of the evening trying to get the stuff

out of their hair.

[Jargon File]

(2001-06-22)